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Three dead after Indonesian school building collapses

Three dead after Indonesian school building collapses

Rescuers are racing to pull dozens of students and workers from under the rubble of a school building that collapsed in East Java, Indonesia.

Typhoon Bualoi toll rises to 19 in Vietnam amid floods

Typhoon Bualoi toll rises to 19 in Vietnam amid floods

Typhoon Bualoi toll rises to 19 in Vietnam amid floods

Typhoon Bualoi toll rises to 19 in Vietnam amid floods

At least 19 people have died and 21 others remain missing in Vietnam following Typhoon Bualoi.

First gold for Australia at para athletics worlds

First gold for Australia at para athletics worlds

First gold for Australia at para athletics worlds

First gold for Australia at para athletics worlds

James Turner has claimed Australia's first gold medal at the world para athletics championships in Delhi.

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At least 12 dead as Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam

At least 12 dead as Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi has made landfall in Vietnam, triggering floods, airport closures and evacuations of thousands of residents.

Aussie ace bows out after some fine China efforts

Aussie ace bows out after some fine China efforts

Australian rising tennis star Priscilla Hon pushed a former Olympic singles champion to the limit before bowing out in three sets at the China Open in Beijing.

At least 39 dead, 51 injured in Indian rally stampede

At least 39 dead, 51 injured in Indian rally stampede

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi say's he's 'deeply saddened' after dozens of people were killed in a stampede at a rally for candidate and actor Vijay.

In-form Aussie McSweeney remains open for business

In-form Aussie McSweeney remains open for business

Nathan McSweeney has claimed opening bragging rights after scoring twin half-centuries for Australia A in their four-day loss against India A in Lucknow.

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Aussie coach takes helm of Mumbai Indians women's team

Aussie coach takes helm of Mumbai Indians women's team

Aussie coach takes helm of Mumbai Indians women's team

Aussie coach takes helm of Mumbai Indians women's team

Double Australian World Cup winner Lisa Keightley is to take over as coach to the Mumbai Indians women's team, the most successful in the WPL.

Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK

Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK

Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK

Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK

Millions of people in southern China are in Typhoon Ragasa's sights after the most powerful cyclone of 2025 battered Hong Kong and killed 14 people in Taiwan.

A lesson but another leap forward for Aussie teen Joint

A lesson but another leap forward for Aussie teen Joint

A lesson but another leap forward for Aussie teen Joint

A lesson but another leap forward for Aussie teen Joint

Maya Joint got a lesson from Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-final of the Korea Open but reached a new career-high ranking as a consolation.

Piastri crashes into barriers in Baku GP qualifying woe

Piastri crashes into barriers in Baku GP qualifying woe

Piastri crashes into barriers in Baku GP qualifying woe

Piastri crashes into barriers in Baku GP qualifying woe

World championship leader Oscar Piastri has crashed in the final qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix -- but it could have been a more costly error.

Piastri hits wall and lands reprimand in Baku practice

Piastri hits wall and lands reprimand in Baku practice

Piastri hits wall and lands reprimand in Baku practice

Piastri hits wall and lands reprimand in Baku practice

McLaren's world championship rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have both endured a trying day in practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

Kasatkina slump continues with Korea Open defeat

Kasatkina slump continues with Korea Open defeat

Kasatkina slump continues with Korea Open defeat

Kasatkina slump continues with Korea Open defeat

Daria Kasatkina's disappointing run of form has continued at the Korea Open as Australia's No.1 suffered yet another exit before the quarter-final stage.

Hard toil for Aussies as India bring their A game

Hard toil for Aussies as India bring their A game

Hard toil for Aussies as India bring their A game

Hard toil for Aussies as India bring their A game

It has been hard work for bowlers in the four-day clash between Australia A and India A at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

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Aussie shines in Korea: Joint accounts for Kenin again

Australian Maya Joint has reached another WTA tournament quarter-final by defeating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the Korea Open.

Australia women suffer biggest ever ODI defeat in India

Alyssa Healy's Australia side have been hammered by 102 runs by India in New Chandigarh, their biggest ever defeat in a one-day international.

Philippe goes bang as Australia A post monster total

Australia A have declared at 6-532 from 98 overs in their four-day match against India A in Lucknow, with Josh Philippe and Sam Konstas starring.

Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement

Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.

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Don't forget me: Konstas sends reminder to selectors

Sam Konstas is making the most of his opportunity with Australia A in India, scoring a ton on the opening day of their match with India A.

Litchfield piles on runs as Australia sink India in ODI

Phoebe Litchfield smashed a classy 88 as Australia’s women cruised to an eight-wicket victory over India in the first of three ODIs in Chandigarh.

Nepal sets poll date as interim prime minister sworn in

Nepal's president has appointed former top court chief Sushila Karki as interim prime minister after protests collapsed the previous administration.

Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

"Nothing is left" inside Nepal's parliament building after it was set ablaze amid deadly protests, as troops patrol the capital's streets to restore order.

Thailand's Thaksin jailed for a year after court ruling

A Thai court has ordered influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra serve a year in jail, saying the enforcement of his penalty wasn't done properly.

Nepal's PM quits as anti-corruption protests spiral

Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned as anti-government protests continue a day after 19 people died in violence triggered by a social media ban.

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11

At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.

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