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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.

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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

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

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

Aussie shines in Korea: Joint accounts for Kenin again

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.

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Australia women suffer biggest ever ODI defeat in India

Australia women suffer biggest ever ODI defeat in India

Australia women suffer biggest ever ODI defeat in India

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

Philippe goes bang as Australia A post monster total

Philippe goes bang as Australia A post monster total

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

Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement

Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement

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.

Don't forget me: Konstas sends reminder to selectors

Don't forget me: Konstas sends reminder to selectors

Don't forget me: Konstas sends reminder to selectors

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

Litchfield piles on runs as Australia sink India in ODI

Litchfield piles on runs as Australia sink India in ODI

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 sets poll date as interim prime minister sworn in

Nepal sets poll date as interim prime minister sworn in

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

Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

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.

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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.

Afghan quake survivors refuse to return to villages

Survivors of Afghanistan's devastating earthquakes are camping out in the rain without tents rather than risk falling victim to further aftershocks.

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Thailand's Anutin elected PM after rout of ruling rival

Political veteran Anutin Charnvirakul has easily won a vote against Thailand's once-dominant ruling party to become the turmoil-hit nation's new prime minister.

Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after deadly quakes

Survivors have been shaken by two powerful aftershocks in eastern Afghanistan only days after the region was hit by earthquakes that killed about 2200 people.

Aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes kill 2200

Fears of more death and destruction follow powerful aftershocks in a part of Afghanistan where thousands of people were killed in earlier earthquakes.

Injury forces pole vault star Kennedy out of worlds

Pole vaulter Nina Kennedy, who won gold at last year's Olympics, is out of the Tokyo world championships because of a new leg injury.

Afghanistan quake toll tops 2200, as aid crunch looms

The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2200 as search efforts continue and survivors face running out of vital aid.

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Dozens of commandos are landing where helicopters can't as rescue efforts continue in eastern Afghanistan after a massive earthquake killed over 1400 people.

Race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll soars

The major earthquake in Afghanistan has killed more than 1400 people and injured thousands as rescue and relief efforts are hampered by the rough terrain.

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