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Bayeux Tapestry to arrive in London after epic journey from France

H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time

Syria authorities say captured IS-linked cell behind blasts

Myanmar's pro-democracy revolution weakens five years on

Table for one: how Japan's 'Solitary Gourmet' became a TV hit

Hundreds flee homes in Taiwan ahead of biggest typhoon in decades

Australia's Big Bash League to open season in India

Asian stocks rally as SK hynix breathes life back into AI trade

Disappointment at Morocco's World Cup exit cannot mask pride

Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid

In gas-rich Kazakhstan, many rely on lethal cylinders

Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division

When Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from.

Guns, drones and doves: War reshapes Ukrainian jewellery scene

In a Kyiv workshop, a jewellery maker was putting the finishing touches to her latest piece -- blow-torching a necklace pendant into the shape of a drone propeller.

Australia withholds Pacific climate fund reports over risk of diplomatic 'damage'

Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling AFP the documents could inflict diplomatic "damage".

Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen'

Two years ago, Gen-Z protests marked a new era for Kenyan politics, but led to dozens of deaths, and devastated families are unimpressed with government promises of compensation.

Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.

EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addiction

The EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay as the bloc seeks to favour European firms over others.

Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster: reports

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US media outlets including ESPN reported on Monday.

Fineanganofo rethinks Newcastle move after All Blacks call-up

Uncapped wing Fehi Fineanganofo said he hoped to get out of his contract to play for English club Newcastle to pursue a place at the 2027 World Cup, after being named in the All Blacks squad.

'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations

Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last 32 on Monday with a 3-2 win over Senegal.

Stocks fluctuate after Wall St sell-off, crude holds losses on peace talks

Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday following a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street as investors again questioned a long-running AI-fuelled boom, while crude largely held losses that came on the back of positive US-Iran talks.

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Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World Cup