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Chucky's 'silly mistakes' let Honda duo make Dakar move

Chucky's 'silly mistakes' let Honda duo make Dakar move

Australia's defending champ Daniel Sanders has been ousted at the top of the Dakar Rally leaderboard by the Honda duo of Tosha Schareina and Ricky Brabec.

Syria gov't, SDF trade blame as Aleppo violence resumes

Syria gov't, SDF trade blame as Aleppo violence resumes

Syria gov't, SDF trade blame as Aleppo violence resumes

Syria gov't, SDF trade blame as Aleppo violence resumes

Violent clashes between Syria's government security forces and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have resumed, resulting in four deaths and many injuries.

Sanders maintains Dakar lead but Spaniard threatens

Sanders maintains Dakar lead but Spaniard threatens

Sanders maintains Dakar lead but Spaniard threatens

Sanders maintains Dakar lead but Spaniard threatens

Defending champion Daniel Sanders has retained his lead in the Dakar Rally with a third-place finish on stage three but last year's runner-up is closing in.

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Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire

Deadly air strikes and attacks despite Gaza ceasefire

Palestinians say children are among those killed by an air strike in Gaza that Israel says targeted a Hamas militant who was planning to attack its troops.

Defending champ Sanders dodges camels to lead in Dakar

Defending champ Sanders dodges camels to lead in Dakar

Defending champ Daniel Sanders has asserted his authority in the Daker Rally, taking the lead after winning stage 2 of the fortnight-long event in Saudi Arabia.

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.

'Wasn't feeling great': Chucky chases teammate in Dakar

'Wasn't feeling great': Chucky chases teammate in Dakar

Daniel Sanders has fallen 65 seconds behind his young KTM teammate Edgar Canet after the Aussie admitted to "not feeling great" on stage one of the Dakar Rally.

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Bright start for Dakar champ Sanders as teammate shines

Bright start for Dakar champ Sanders as teammate shines

Bright start for Dakar champ Sanders as teammate shines

Bright start for Dakar champ Sanders as teammate shines

Australia's Dakar Rally motorbike champion Daniel Sanders has opened his defence by finishing second in the race prologue in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

Saudi-backed Yemen gov't retakes eastern port city

The crisis in Yemen continues to escalate as the Saudi-backed government says it recaptured an eastern port taken by UAE separatists.

'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting “rioters must be put in their place” as the death toll rises to 10.

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi-backed Yemeni govt attacks UAE-backed separatists

Saudi warplanes have reportedly struck forces in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, a separatist group says.

'Everyone is after me': Dakar motorbike king 'Chucky'

'Everyone is after me': Dakar motorbike king 'Chucky'

'Everyone is after me': Dakar motorbike king 'Chucky'

'Everyone is after me': Dakar motorbike king 'Chucky'

Motorcycle rally raid king Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders is out to become the first Australian to win back-to-back Dakar Rally titles in the great race.

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.

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At least six killed during protests over Iran's economy

At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy.

UAE to withdraw forces from Yemen as tensions rise

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw its forces from Yemen after a Saudi-led coalition air strike ramped up tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi.

Israel to halt operation of some Gaza aid organisations

Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organisations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organisations working in Gaza.

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE

Saudi ‍Arabia has warned Abu Dhabi against backing separatists in Yemen, hours after bombing a Yemeni port over a weapons shipment that arrived from the UAE.

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Trump warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of ‍the Sexes" exhibition match.

Netanyahu heads for US talks, rain floods Gaza camps

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.

Three dead in Syrian mosque bombing protests

Clashes have erupted on Syria's coast between Alawite protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counter-protesters.

Wintry, wet Gaza awaits ceasefire progress

As thousands of displaced people prepared threadbare tents for another round of winter rain, Gazans await news of the second stage of the ceasefire.

Hundreds mourn in Syria after deadly mosque bombing

A little-known group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs that killed eight people and wounded 18.

Palestinian kills two in northern Israel: authorities

A Palestinian attacker has rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel, killing both, police say.

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