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Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference

Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference

Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

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'Overloading' may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

'Overloading' may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

Philippine authorities said Wednesday that a ferry may have been overloaded when it sank in the country's south last month, killing dozens of people who received no warning from the ship's crew.

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Bangladesh to vote on democratic reform charter

Bangladesh to vote on democratic reform charter

Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first parliamentary elections since a 2024 uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year iron-fisted rule -- and also holds a landmark referendum for sweeping democratic reforms.

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China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence

China coach Ante Milicic admits that the country has fallen far behind the top sides in women's football as the Asian nation attempts to pull off a surprise with back-to-back continental crowns.

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Glitzy Oscar nominees luncheon back one year after LA fires

Glitzy Oscar nominees luncheon back one year after LA fires

Hollywood stars embraced and champagne corks popped at this year's Oscars nominee lunch, the glamorous pre-show gathering that was canceled amid last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

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Pacers outlast Knicks in overtime

Pacers outlast Knicks in overtime

The Indiana Pacers, fueled by 30 points from Pascal Siakam, stunned the New York Knicks 137-134 in an NBA overtime thriller at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

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9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence: police

9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence: police

A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people on Tuesday, including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.

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De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'

De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'

Coach Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille "by mutual agreement", the French club said early Wednesday, days after they were thrashed 5-0 by bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain.

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Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks

Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push Donald Trump on Wednesday to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran, after rushing to Washington to stiffen the US president's resolve.

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England captain Stokes has surgery after being hit in face by ball

England captain Stokes has surgery after being hit in face by ball

England Test captain Ben Stokes says that he has undergone successful surgery after being struck in the face by a cricket ball.

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