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China direct strike threat to Australia 'growing': report

China direct strike threat to Australia 'growing': report

China is capable of a direct missile strike on Australia and the threat is growing as Beijing amasses long-range and hypersonic weapons and builds islands in the South China Sea, an Australian think tank said on Sunday.

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Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia

Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia

Towhid Hridoy struck a composed 83 to anchor Bangladesh's innings of 274-5 after a nervous start against Australia in the final ODI match in Mirpur on Sunday.

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Israel says strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel says strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday for the second time in a week in response to what it said was Hezbollah fire at northern Israel, while its military also carried out broader strikes on southern Lebanon.

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Toyotas take control as Le Mans heads for home straight

Toyotas take control as Le Mans heads for home straight

Toyota grabbed the initiative and the lead with three hours to go in 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on Sunday.

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Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal: projections

Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal: projections

The Swiss appeared Sunday to have voted down a divisive anti-immigration proposal to cap the country's population, early projections showed.

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Swiss vote on divisive anti-immigration proposal

Swiss vote on divisive anti-immigration proposal

Swiss voters will decide the fate of a divisive anti-immigration proposal on Sunday to cap the country's population, and another referendum on restricting access to conscientious objection to military service.

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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale.

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Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup.

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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey

Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey

Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Australia conjured a stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey.

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Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

Jalen Brunson's 45-point masterpiece propelled the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, but his biggest contribution to ending the drought may have come two years ago.

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