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Australian quick Morris out for 12 months with back injury
Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties
Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties

People in an Indonesian village watched as a tower of loudspeakers mounted on a truck rumbled through their usually serene home, blasting a thumping bass loud enough to crack windows.

August 24, 2025

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North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA
North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defence missiles, state media said Sunday, after Pyongyang accused Seoul of fomenting tensions on the border.

August 24, 2025

Sinner, Sabalenka chasing rare repeats as US Open gets underway
Sinner, Sabalenka chasing rare repeats as US Open gets underway

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are chasing rare repeat US Open triumphs as the final Grand Slam of the season gets under way in New York on Sunday.

August 24, 2025

Venezuela rallies militia volunteers in response to US 'threat'
Venezuela rallies militia volunteers in response to US 'threat'

Civil servants, housewives and retirees alike lined up in Venezuela's capital Caracas on Saturday as thousands volunteered to join the country's militia in case there is a US invasion.

August 24, 2025

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Fleetwood, Cantlay share PGA Tour Championship lead
Fleetwood, Cantlay share PGA Tour Championship lead

Tommy Fleetwood, chasing an elusive first PGA Tour title and a $10 million top prize, bounced back from a late double bogey to remain tied for the lead at the Tour Championship on Saturday alongside Patrick Cantlay.

August 24, 2025

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Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open
Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open

Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to oddsmakers.

August 23, 2025