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Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level
Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
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Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election looms
Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns.
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Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test
An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.
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Ageing pope admits he must slow down, or quit
Pope Francis admitted Saturday he needs to slow down, telling reporters after a six-day trip to Canada that he cannot maintain his pace of international travel -- and may have to think about retiring.
Pope calls Canada Indigenous abuse 'genocide', says must slow down
Pope Francis said Saturday the decades-long abuse of Indigenous schoolchildren across Canada amounted to "genocide" as he returned from a six-day trip with an acknowledgement that he needed to slow down his pace of travel -- or could even resign.
Russia suspends gas supplies after deadly prison strike
Russian energy giant Gazprom Saturday suspended gas supplies to Latvia, a day after a jail holding Ukrainian prisoners of war was bombed leaving scores dead.
Kiplangat delivers Uganda's first ever Commonwealth Games marathon title
Victor Kiplangat produced an impressive performance to give Uganda their first-ever Commonwealth Games marathon gold in Birmingham on Saturday.
Pro-Sadr protesters occupy Iraq parliament again
Supporters of powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and occupied parliament on Saturday in a deepening political crisis.
Pope calls Canada Indigenous abuse 'genocide', warns he must slow down
Pope Francis said Saturday the decades-long abuse of Indigenous schoolchildren across Canada amounted to "genocide", as he warned upon his return to Rome that he needed to slow down his travel pace -- or resign.
Australian PM outlines draft Indigenous recognition vote
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday outlined a draft referendum question in a bid to change the constitution to set up a representative Indigenous body in parliament.
Russia suspends gas supplies to Latvia
Russian energy giant Gazprom Saturday suspended gas supplies to Latvia following tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine and sweeping European and US sanctions against Russia.
Covid-hit Macau reopens beaches but bans swimming
Macau beachgoers were left high and dry as the Chinese gambling hub reopened two beaches on Saturday but banned swimming and water sports, citing coronavirus concerns.
Hong Kong Sevens to return in November after Covid hiatus
Hong Kong's rugby sevens tournament will return after a three-year coronavirus pandemic hiatus, organisers confirmed Saturday, with the event likely adopting a Beijing Olympics-style "closed-loop" system.
NZ Rugby boss refuses to confirm Foster's future past SA Tests
New Zealand Rugby's chief has refused to say whether head coach Ian Foster would continue in his job with the All Blacks past two looming Tests in South Africa, heaping pressure back onto the beleaguered team leader.
North Korea reports no new cases for first time since Covid outbreak
North Korea reported zero fever cases on Saturday for the first time in more than two months since it confirmed its first Covid-19 infections in May.
'Incredible' icy dip between two continents in Iceland
In between North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, Iceland's Silfra fissure is one of the world's most famous dive sites, popular with tourists who venture into its icy waters.
Yemen's ancient honey production a victim of war, climate change
For Yemeni beekeeper Mohammed Saif, honey production used to be a lucrative business but years of war and climate change have taken the buzz out of the family hives.
Elon Musk fires back at Twitter in court battle
Elon Musk on Friday filed claims against Twitter as he fights back against the tech firm's lawsuit demanding he be held to his $44 billion buyout deal.
US judge orders Libya strongman to compensate victims' families
A US judge Friday ordered the military chief of eastern Libya, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, to compensate Libyan plaintiffs who allege he ordered the torture and extrajudicial killings of their family members.
With new 'super minister,' Argentina seeks political fix to economic woes
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez is looking for a political solution to the country's economic crisis with his appointment of a long-term politician as a new "super minister," analysts say.
Broken homes: Ukrainians in east begin daunting rebuild
Galyna Kios had been surviving with family and neighbours in her gloomy basement, cooking on a makeshift wood-fired stove, when the Russians came.
LGBTQ community confronts 'excruciating' monkeypox -- and its stigma
The spread of the monkeypox virus and its prevalence among gay men has raised widespread fear, growing anger and a number of uncomfortable questions for a community still scarred by the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Pilgrimage over, but long journey ahead: Pope ends penitent Canada trip
Pope Francis ended his trip to Canada Friday as he began -- by apologizing to Indigenous survivors of Catholic-run schools where for decades children were abused, after meeting with Inuit people in the Canadian Arctic.
Pope apologizes to Inuit for abuse on last leg of penitential Canada trip
Pope Francis ended his trip to Canada Friday as he began, by apologizing to Indigenous survivors of Catholic-run schools where children were abused over a span of decades, after meeting with Inuit people in the Canadian Arctic.
Moscow, Kyiv trade blame over POW jail bombing that killed dozens
Moscow and Kyiv on Friday accused each other of bombing a jail holding Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russian-held territory, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying more than 50 were killed and calling the attack a war crime.
Two-time Masters champ Watson headed to LIV Golf, Stenson leads at Bedminster
Two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson confirmed his move to Saudi-backed LIV Golf on Friday as marquee recruit Henrik Stenson snagged a share of the first-round lead on his debut.
Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox-related deaths outside Africa
Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths on Friday, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.
US sentences Canadian who narrated IS videos to life in prison
A Canadian jihadist said to be a key player in the Islamic State group's propaganda production and who narrated multiple violent videos was sentenced Friday to life in prison, the US Department of Justice said.
Uber courts drivers by letting them pick rides
Uber on Friday said it will let drivers in the United States see trip details before deciding whether to accept them -- a new feature long sought by drivers.
Pope meets Inuit in Arctic for last leg of penitential Canada trip
Pope Francis flew to the Canadian Arctic Friday to meet Inuit survivors of Catholic-run schools where Indigenous children were abused over a span of decades, in the final stop of a landmark tour apologizing for the Church's role.
Woman, children freed in Brazil after 17-year kidnap ordeal
A Brazilian woman and her two adult children, all suffering from dehydration and malnutrition, were freed by police following 17 years of captivity by her husband, authorities said on Friday.
Australia off to a flyer as swim stars shine at Commonwealth Games
Australia dominated the first night of action in the Commonwealth Games pool in Birmingham on Friday to race clear at the top of medals table.
Titmus wins gold as Australia dominate Commonwealth pool
Ariarne Titmus held off a fierce challenge to win 200m freestyle gold at the Commonwealth Games on Friday as Australia dominated on the first night of action in the Birmingham pool.
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi's potential Taiwan trip
President Joe Biden's administration tried Friday to defuse heated Chinese warnings against a possible trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as Beijing announced live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
European, US stocks rise despite latest inflation data
Despite fresh data showing the persistence of inflation, European stocks advanced following a better-than-expected GDP report, while Wall Street stock were boosted by solid earnings from Amazon, ExxonMobil and others.