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Lanning's wait is over as her WPL side win at last

Lanning's wait is over as her WPL side win at last

Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz are finally off the mark after gaining their first WPL victory in a seven-wicket defeat of front-runners Mumbai Indians.

Another crane collapse in Thailand, killing two people

Another crane collapse in Thailand, killing two people

Another crane collapse in Thailand, killing two people

Another crane collapse in Thailand, killing two people

Two people are dead after a construction crane collapsed in Thailand, a day after a crane accident caused ⁠the deaths of 32 train passengers.

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Lanning back in the runs but her WPL charges lose again

Former Australia skipper Meg Lanning has scored a record-equalling 10th WPL half-century -- but her UP Warriorz team have lost again in a last-ball thriller.

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At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

A construction crane has crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people.

Australia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup

Australia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

A train travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, ‌killing 30 people and injuring ‍many others.

Carey shines again to boost recall chatter

Carey shines again to boost recall chatter

Nicola Carey has made an impact batting, bowling and fielding as Mumbai Indians beat a Gujarat Giants side featuring three Australian caps in the WPL.

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Harris onslaught sends Lanning to second defeat in two

Harris onslaught sends Lanning to second defeat in two

Harris onslaught sends Lanning to second defeat in two

Harris onslaught sends Lanning to second defeat in two

Grace Harris has smashed Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz all around the park hitting 85 in 40 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League.

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.

Gardner leads Australians' super show in India's WPL

Gardner leads Australians' super show in India's WPL

Gardner leads Australians' super show in India's WPL

Gardner leads Australians' super show in India's WPL

Australians Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham, Ash Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield have all lit up the second day of action in India's Women's Premier League.

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

Carey shines on WPL bow but eclipsed by epic de Klerk

The WPL in India has exploded into life with Nicola Carey making a fine debut, only to be overshadowed by South African hitter Nadine de Klerk.

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

'Meg-astar' out to make more history in India's WPL

Mighty Meg Lanning seems to be playing better with age - and she's out to lift the WPL title that would cap her matchless captaincy career.

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

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World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges

People all over the world are saying farewell to 2025 and ringing in the new year with traditions old and new.

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back

Chinese warships are moving away from Taiwan but the island's emergency maritime response centre remains on alert after Beijing's huge show of force.

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.

Malaysia to follow suit on Aust social media rules

Malaysia is taking its lead from Australia and trialing stricter social media rules for children under 16 from January 1.

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Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire

Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.

Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has claimed another batting record by becoming the youngest player to hit a century in men's List A cricket.

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says his country and Cambodia will hold talks on Christmas Eve.

More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares

Thailand has conducted more air strikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets.

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Cameron Green has become the highest-priced overseas player in IPL history and could soon land another multimillion-dollar contract from Cricket Australia.

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar's military rulers say detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in "good" condition after her son expressed concerns about her health.

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