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China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi makes waves at Asian Games

Japan's Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games open on Saturday, as athletes compete in more than 40 sports including regional favourites like sepak takraw and kabaddi.

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'Unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza war after Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran performed in his first show on Sunday since his tour plunged into turmoil, ignited by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.

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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital; flames, smoke seen near Riyadh

Houthis say they have launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia in response to an attack in the Yemeni capital.

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We came to the Apple mothership to meet Tim Cook, but left with just a few photos and a silent movie

Anthony Albanese has held a one-hour, closed-door meeting with Tim Cook on Australia's social media reforms, ahead of a trip to the UN.

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Albanese begins internet safety, Security Council push in the United States

Anthony Albanese is in the United States for a week, where he will visit Apple's headquarters and lobby the United Nations.

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Has Trump abandoned his quest to acquire Greenland?

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached a landmark agreement on the island's future.

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Donald Trump's latest 'assault' on press freedom might be illegal

The US President has announced that he is banning several major news outlets from the White House.

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'Temper tantrum': Why European countries are moving gold out of the US

Some countries are relocating tonnes of gold out of stores in the US amid ongoing "geopolitical unrest".

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Ireland's RTÉ to boycott Eurovision over Israel inclusion for second year

Irish public broadcaster RTÉ said it will not send an act to the 2027 competition or broadcast the show.

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The bigger story behind Donald Trump's Kennedy Center clash

The US president's efforts to leave his mark on America's institutions are proving deeply divisive.

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Russia's election winner is all but decided. But this vote still matters to Putin

The polls have opened in Russia's parliamentary elections. Despite a predictable result, it's significant for Vladimir Putin.

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'I am learning': HYROX athlete apologises and withdraws after viral defecation incident

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk said she "should have made a different choice".

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The EU wants a new kind of member — and Australia could be in the mix

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola suggested Australia and New Zealand could explore a similar arrangement to Canada.

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Does the sight of small holes make you feel ill? There's a reason for that

Trypophobia, a well-known aversion to small holes or circular patterns, is having a viral moment on social media.

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The world relies on this hidden water buffer. A ‘super’ El Niño is coming

A decade-long decline in freshwater reserves is raising concerns about future water security.

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Ed Sheeran rarely talks politics. The Macklemore controversy has put him at the centre of it

As artists quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore, a wider debate is unfolding.

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Why this tiny English village voted to 'secede' from the UK

Residents of a small English village have voted to leave the UK in a symbolic independence referendum.

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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying Trump

US President Donald Trump has called for interest rates to be below 1 per cent after the US Federal Reserve raised rates.

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EU proposes landmark associate membership for Canada

The offer marks a significant shift in how the EU approaches international partnerships.

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An unexpected move by the US has sparked anger from China and Russia

Russia and China have expressed alarm at the revelation, warning against the idea of space becoming a "battlefield".

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