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Thai woman gives birth to baby girl amid quake chaos

Thai woman gives birth to baby girl amid quake chaos

A Thai woman went into labour as a hospital in Bangkok was being evacuated during an earthquake.

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

An international search for survivors is ramping up in Myanmar as the death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the country jumps past 1000.

More Hazlewood brilliance inspires Bengaluru win in IPL

More Hazlewood brilliance inspires Bengaluru win in IPL

More Hazlewood brilliance inspires Bengaluru win in IPL

More Hazlewood brilliance inspires Bengaluru win in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood has produced another bowling masterclass to help consign s two wickets in Chennai Super Kings' first over

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High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand and Myanmar, bringing down a high-rise in Bangkok and sparking emergency declarations in both countries.

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost contained, authorities say, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crews.

Marsh ends up smiling after Aussie skippers' IPL duel

Marsh ends up smiling after Aussie skippers' IPL duel

Australia's T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has had the last laugh for Lucknow in an IPL duel - even after Test captain Pat Cummins got him out for Hyderabad.

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea's military is aiding firefighting efforts as deadly wildfires double in size, killing at least 27 and destroying historic sites.

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Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university

Police have used pepper spray, rubber bullets and water cannons on anti-government protesters in Turkey's capital, potentially reigniting tensions.

Starc replacement Johnson earns first win with Kolkata

Starc replacement Johnson earns first win with Kolkata

Starc replacement Johnson earns first win with Kolkata

Starc replacement Johnson earns first win with Kolkata

Kolkata signed Spencer Johnson as a cut-price replacement for Mitchell Starc, and the Aussie left-arm quick has now enjoyed his first win with the IPL champs.

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Iran book spot at 2026 World Cup with late equaliser

Two goals from Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi have secured Iran a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, guaranteeing them at least one match in the United States.

Marsh back with a bang but Starc gets last laugh in IPL

Marsh back with a bang but Starc gets last laugh in IPL

Marsh back with a bang but Starc gets last laugh in IPL

Marsh back with a bang but Starc gets last laugh in IPL

Mitch Marsh has returned with a bang, smashing Mitchell Starc around in the IPL - but his heroics were eclipsed by one of the Indian league's epic innings.

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president

South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court has overturned parliament’s impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president.

Dazzling Head start fuels Cummins' Sunrisers in IPL

Dazzling Head start fuels Cummins' Sunrisers in IPL

Dazzling Head start fuels Cummins' Sunrisers in IPL

Dazzling Head start fuels Cummins' Sunrisers in IPL

Big-hitting Travis Head has launched his IPL season with a 21-ball half-century, while making life a record-breaking misery for an Ashes rival.

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Firefighters killed as South Korea battles wildfires

At least three firefighters have died as South Korea struggles to contain dozens of wildfires amid dry, windy conditions.

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial

In a ruling likely to stoke tension after four days of protests, a Turkish court has jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on corruption charges.

Mastery from Hazlewood - and Kohli - ignites IPL season

Josh Hazlewood has shown why he was so in demand in the IPL as the Australian bowling ace, with help from Virat Kohli, inspired Bengaluru in the season-opener.

Socceroos star Goodwin not set on extending Saudi stay

Socceroos winger Craig Goodwin is yet to decide if his club future remains in the Middle East as he comes off contract 12 months from next year's World Cup.

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Australian tourist dead, two hurt in Bali boat capsize

Eleven Australian tourists were on board a snorkeling boat that capsized in rough seas off the coast of Bali, killing one of them.

Some Australia-Bali flights cancelled as volcano erupts

Jetstar has cancelled some its flights between Australia and Indonesia's resort island of Bali because of volcanic ash.

Australia's Big Three return for blockbuster IPL season

Fifteen Australians will feature in the upcoming Indian Premier League, including the returns of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

Levi back in 'perfect storm' for new rugby sevens era

Rugby sevens star Maddison Levi will return from injury, but Charlotte Caslick won't play in Hong Kong as Australia's women field their youngest ever team.

Malaysia approves restarting search for MH370

Malaysia’s government has approved a US-based marine robotics company to renew the search for the wreckage of flight MH370.

Turkey opposition slams arrest of Erdogan's main rival

Turkish authorities have detained President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's key rival in what the main opposition party condemned as a coup attempt.

Not a Ripper day as Herbert bid folds at LIV Singapore

Lucas Herbert's hopes of a last-day challenge at LIV Singapore sank as Joaquin Niemann followed up his Adelaide triumph with a runaway win.

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