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South Korea's Gen-Z divided over political crisis

South Korea's Gen-Z divided over political crisis

In the shadow of Seoul's centuries-old Gwanghwamun Gate, young businesswoman Shin Ji-young wears a rainbow headband and waves a flag criticising South Korea's impeached president alongside thousands of protesters.

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Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out

Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out

An Australian mother has spoken of how she tried in vain to save her blind son from the Los Angeles wildfires as water supplies ran dry.

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In-form Gauff sweeps past Kenin to fire Australian Open warning

In-form Gauff sweeps past Kenin to fire Australian Open warning

Coco Gauff fired an Australian Open warning shot Monday as she swept aside former champion and fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.

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Pacers halt Cavaliers' NBA winning streak, Celtics edge Pelicans

Pacers halt Cavaliers' NBA winning streak, Celtics edge Pelicans

The Indiana Pacers erased a 15-point deficit to bring Cleveland's 12-game NBA winning streak to an emphatic end on Sunday, beating the league-leading Cavaliers 108-93.

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Taylor beats Echavarria in playoff to take PGA Hawaii title

Taylor beats Echavarria in playoff to take PGA Hawaii title

Canada's Nick Taylor birdied the second playoff hole to defeat Colombia's Nico Echavarria and win the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday for his fifth career US PGA Tour triumph.

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New Australian Open coaching 'pods' get mixed reaction

New Australian Open coaching 'pods' get mixed reaction

The Australian Open has introduced court-side "coaching pods" at this year's tournament in a Grand Slam first, but they have met with a mixed reaction.

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Fueling the Los Angeles fires: the Santa Ana winds

Fueling the Los Angeles fires: the Santa Ana winds

Helping drive the wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles are the so-called Santa Ana winds, a weather phenomenon known to dry out "the hills and the nerves to flash point."

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New Lebanon president starts consultations on naming PM

New Lebanon president starts consultations on naming PM

New Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will begin parliamentary consultations Monday over designating a prime minister to form a government that will have to face major challenges in the crisis-hit country.

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Ukraine's Zelensky offers firefighters to Los Angeles

Ukraine's Zelensky offers firefighters to Los Angeles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered assistance to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, saying Ukraine's firefighters can "help Americans save lives" as the city struggles to combat new blazes.

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Let's dance! Sabalenka busts out her best moves at Australian Open

Let's dance! Sabalenka busts out her best moves at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka became an overnight internet sensation after busting out some dance moves on court at the Australian Open on Sunday night.

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