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'Terrible' judging as Aussie's Riyadh title hunt undone

'Terrible' judging as Aussie's Riyadh title hunt undone

Australian Sam Goodman was not rewarded for his impressive ring craft in a unanimous points loss to England champion Nick Ball in their Riyadh title fight.

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

Boomers hit the heights to power into Asia Cup final

A spectacular all-round team effort provided the platform for Australia to set up an Asian Cup final with China by brushing aside Iran in Jeddah.

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.

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Aussie can 'shock the world' in title redemption shot

Aussie can 'shock the world' in title redemption shot

His title dreams - and million-dollar payday - dashed by injury, Sam Goodman will step up a division to knock off England's only male boxing world champion.

Israel moves to 'bury' idea of Palestinian state

Israel moves to 'bury' idea of Palestinian state

The Palestinian government has condemned Israel's latest scheme on the fate of Palestinians, calling it illegal

Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave Gaza

Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu wants to relocate much of Gaza’s population of more than million people through what he refers to as “voluntary migration".

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

Defending champs Australia are just two wins away from successfully defending their Asian Cup basketball title after beating the Philippines in the quarters.

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Hamas at talks, while Israel says Gazans free to exit

Hamas at talks, while Israel says Gazans free to exit

Hamas at talks, while Israel says Gazans free to exit

Hamas at talks, while Israel says Gazans free to exit

Israel is again inviting Palestinians to leave Gaza as a planned takeover looms, while a top Hamas official has spoken to mediators about a potential ceasefire.

Israel bombs Gaza amid call for action against famine

Israel bombs Gaza amid call for action against famine

Israel bombs Gaza amid call for action against famine

Israel bombs Gaza amid call for action against famine

"Famine is unfolding before our eyes," and urgent action is needed in the Gaza Strip, the foreign ministers of 24 countries say.

Israel pummels Gaza City, as Hamas leader due for talks

Israel pummels Gaza City, as Hamas leader due for talks

Israel pummels Gaza City, as Hamas leader due for talks

Israel pummels Gaza City, as Hamas leader due for talks

Israel's bombardment of Gaza City continues, while a senior Hamas leader is expected in Cairo for talks to revive deadlocked ceasefire talks.

Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.

Strikes on Gaza escalate after vow to expand offensive

Strikes on Gaza escalate after vow to expand offensive

Strikes on Gaza escalate after vow to expand offensive

Strikes on Gaza escalate after vow to expand offensive

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City have intensified, just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed more details of a new offensive in the enclave.

Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

International condemnation is growing over Israel’s plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Boomers down Qatar, go unbeaten into Asia Cup quarters

Jaylin Galloway won a second straight player of the match award as he led the Boomers unbeaten into the Asia Cup quarter-finals with a win over Qatar.

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Israel faces backlash over Gaza war escalation plan

The United Nations Security Council will have an emergency meeting on Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza.

Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City

Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.

At least 20 killed in Gaza as aid truck overturns

At least 20 people have died after a truck carrying humanitarian aid overturned in the Gaza Strip.

McVeigh stars as Boomers prove too strong for Koreans

Australia have begun their Asian Cup defence with a convincing 97-61 win over South Korea in Jeddah, marking a winning start for new coach Adam Caporn.

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Israeli cabinet may order complete takeover of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek cabinet backing for a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip according to media reports.

Youthful Boomers add Dash and dare for Asia Cup defence

Dash Daniels represents the fresh new face of the Boomers, who begin their two-time defence of the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with bigger things in mind.

At least 68 dead, 74 missing as boat sinks off Yemen

At least 68 migrants have died after a boat sank off Yemen's coast with dozens still unaccounted for, officials say.

Hamas 'doesn't want a deal': Netanyahu

Israel is considering military action to rescue the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to reports in Israeli media.

More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border

Fuel bound for Gaza has reportedly arrived in Egypt as Israel eases access for food aid to the enclave, but the UN warns far more deliveries are needed.

US envoy visits Gaza aid operation the UN calls unsafe

As the war in Gaza rages on, the US special envoy to the Middle East has visited a site run by the US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

US envoy visits Gaza aid site amid humanitarian crisis

US envoy Steve Witkoff has toured one of Gaza's aid distribution sites, which have become deadly flashpoints for starving Palestinians scrambling for food.

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