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Aussie O'Connell serves his way to victory in Tokyo

Aussie O'Connell serves his way to victory in Tokyo

It was a mixed day for Australia at the Japan Open, with Christopher O'Connell advancing to the round of 16, but Alexei Popyrin losing in three sets.

New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.

Haddad Maia too strong for Tomljanovic in Seoul

Haddad Maia too strong for Tomljanovic in Seoul

Haddad Maia too strong for Tomljanovic in Seoul

Haddad Maia too strong for Tomljanovic in Seoul

The quarter-finalists of the Korea Open have been determined with Australian Anna Tomljanovic missing out.

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Red-hot Piastri is ready to go for double in Singapore

Red-hot Piastri is ready to go for double in Singapore

Aussie Oscar Piastri may not be about to challenge in the F1 championship hunt - but there's no more in-form driver on the grid going into the Singapore GP.

Mixed results for Australian duo in WTA Korea Open

Mixed results for Australian duo in WTA Korea Open

Ajla Tomljanovic has battled through three hours to win her opening match in the Korea Open but Priscilla Hon is out of the WTA Tour event in Seoul.

A-League Men champs set for new ACL Elite stage

A-League Men champs set for new ACL Elite stage

Central Coast are ready to kick off their Asian Champions League Elite campaign against Shandong Taishan, while several other Australians will be in action.

Piastri wins in Baku after his 'most stressful' day

Piastri wins in Baku after his 'most stressful' day

Australian Oscar Piastri has won a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a sensational drive, holding off Charles Leclerc in a classic duel in Baku.

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Myanmar flooding kills at least 74 with 89 missing

Myanmar flooding kills at least 74 with 89 missing

Myanmar flooding kills at least 74 with 89 missing

Myanmar flooding kills at least 74 with 89 missing

Heavy flooding has hit Myanmar with more than 65,000 houses destroyed, according to officials.

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 197 people in Vietnam with 128 others missing.

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

River floods Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead

Asia's strongest typhoon on 2024 has killed at least 179 people in Vietnam and forced thousands to flee their homes as a swollen river floods the capital.

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 draw by Indonesia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification in the balance, and Graham Arnold frustrated.

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

Almost half the population of East Timor has turned out for a mass with Pope Francis at a park synonymous with the country's long struggle for independence.

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

At least 65 people have been killed by landslides and floods in Vietnam as the most powerful storm to hit Asia in 2024 devastates the country's north.

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Arnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia

The Socceroos stumbled against Bahrain at home and coach Graham Arnold is seeking a positive response when they play Indonesia away on Tuesday.

Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.

Socceroos chase creative response against Indonesia

After a horror loss to Bahrain in their latest World Cup qualifier, the Socceroos want to show they can get creative and respond against Indonesia.

Fit-again Baccus eyes Socceroos impact in Jakarta

Midfielder Keanu Baccus is keen to make an impact in Indonesia after a hamstring injury ruled him out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier loss to Bahrain.

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Pope Francis warns against religious extremism

On the first day of his tour of Indonesia, the pope has warned against religious extremism, saying it distorts religious beliefs through deception and violence.

More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

Separatist militants in Pakistan have killed more 70 people in attacks on various sites including police stations, railway lines and highways.

More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan

At least 51 people have been killed following a spate of militant attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.

Two Pakistan bus accidents kill at least 34 people

Two separate bus accidents hours apart in Pakistan have left at least 34 people dead and dozens more injured, officials say.

Protests rage in Indonesia over political manoeuvres

Anger at outgoing President Joko Widodo has continued in Indonesia, even after MPs ditched a bill that would strengthen his influence after he leaves office.

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Medical professionals shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the nation.

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM

Thailand’s king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister.

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