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Argentina condemn Australia to biggest Test defeat

September 7, 2024 - 6:30pm
Argentina overturn a 17-point deficit to condemn Australia to their heaviest Test defeat, with a thumping victory in the Rugby Championship.
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A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown

September 7, 2024 - 5:54pm
Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?
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A beauty pageant turned ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown

September 7, 2024 - 5:54pm
Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?
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Super typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam

September 7, 2024 - 5:11am
Metal roof sheets and commercial sign boards were reportedly seen flying across Hai Phong city.
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Would you eat insects if they were tastier?

September 6, 2024 - 8:41pm
Insects are touted as an option for a healthier, greener diet. Is that enough reason for people to bite?
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Would you eat insects if they were tastier?

September 6, 2024 - 8:41pm
Insects are touted as an option for a healthier, greener diet. Is that enough reason for people to bite?
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An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze

September 6, 2024 - 8:29pm
The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.
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An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze

September 6, 2024 - 8:29pm
The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.
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China shifts gear in Africa as it looks to a green future

September 6, 2024 - 8:19pm
China looks to invest in clean energy but it is not clear if this will shift the relationship with Africa.
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China shifts gear in Africa as it looks to a green future

September 6, 2024 - 8:19pm
China looks to invest in clean energy but it is not clear if this will shift the relationship with Africa.
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The Afghan women who escaped to get an education abroad

September 6, 2024 - 8:12pm
Over three years since the Taliban takeover and restrictions on women, we hear from those studying abroad.
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The Afghan women who escaped to get an education abroad

September 6, 2024 - 8:12pm
Over three years since the Taliban takeover and restrictions on women, we hear from those studying abroad.
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The Afghan women who escaped to get an education abroad

September 6, 2024 - 8:12pm
Over three years since the Taliban takeover and restrictions on women, we hear from those studying abroad.
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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

September 6, 2024 - 7:49pm
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

September 6, 2024 - 7:49pm
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
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7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer

September 6, 2024 - 3:42am
Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm.
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Fury as Filipino officials pose with 'China spy mayor'

September 6, 2024 - 1:51am
Disgraced ex-mayor Alice Guo flashes a wide smile and the peace sign in photos with her escorts.
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Fury as Filipino officials pose with 'China spy mayor'

September 6, 2024 - 1:51am
Disgraced ex-mayor Alice Guo flashes a wide smile and the peace sign in photos with her escorts.
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7-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer

September 5, 2024 - 10:37pm
Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm.
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Kim’s Convenience a 'love letter' to immigrant parents

September 5, 2024 - 9:05pm
The hit play's writer and star says the story will make people realise "we're all dysfunctional".
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