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Farrell adamant Lions 'won't suger-coat' Argentina loss

Farrell adamant Lions 'won't suger-coat' Argentina loss

Andy Farrell insisted he would demand an improved performance from his British and Irish Lions when they arrive in Australia after their 28-24 defeat by Argentina in Dublin.

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Malaysia's Dayaks mark rice harvest end with colourful parade

Malaysia's Dayaks mark rice harvest end with colourful parade

Dressed in colourful costumes, some sporting feathered headgear and traditional swords, several thousand of Malaysia's ethnic Dayak people paraded in the streets of Sarawak state on Borneo island Saturday to celebrate the ending of the rice harvest season.

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Shanto clinches second ton as Bangladesh set Sri Lanka 296-run target

Shanto clinches second ton as Bangladesh set Sri Lanka 296-run target

Najmul Hossain Shanto scored his second century of the match as Bangladesh declared on 285 for six on Saturday to set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 296 in 37 overs on the final day of the first Test in Galle.

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Israel says killed three Iranian commanders in fresh wave of strikes

Israel says killed three Iranian commanders in fresh wave of strikes

Israel said Saturday it had killed three Iranian commanders in its unprecedented bombing campaign across the Islamic republic, which Foreign Minister Gideon Saar claimed had already delayed Tehran's presumed nuclear plans by two years.

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Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown

Crusaders out-muscle Chiefs to clinch 15th Super Rugby crown

The clinical Canterbury Crusaders turned to forward power to beat the Waikato Chiefs 16-12 in a tense Super Rugby final on Saturday and clinch a record 15th title.

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VP Vance says US troops still 'necessary' in Los Angeles

VP Vance says US troops still 'necessary' in Los Angeles

US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the thousands of troops deployed to Los Angeles this month were still needed despite a week of relative calm in the protest-hit city.

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Australian opener Konstas says he has 'come a long way'

Australian opener Konstas says he has 'come a long way'

Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had "come a long way" from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia's opening Test against the West Indies.

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'Survive, nothing more': Cuba's elderly live hand to mouth

'Survive, nothing more': Cuba's elderly live hand to mouth

With a monthly pension barely sufficient to buy 15 eggs or a small bag of rice, Cuba's elderly struggle to make ends meet in one of Latin America's poorest and fastest-aging countries.

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Last member of K-pop megaband BTS to finish military service

Last member of K-pop megaband BTS to finish military service

SUGA, a member of the K-pop megaband BTS, will officially complete his mandatory military service on Saturday, marking the full return of all seven members of the global supergroup from duty.

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Olympic balloon to rise again in Paris

Olympic balloon to rise again in Paris

A giant balloon that became a popular landmark over the skies of Paris during the 2024 Olympics is set to rise again, with organisers hoping it will once again attract crowds of tourists.

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