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Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test
Tech stocks enjoy rebound after US inflation on mixed day for markets
Tech stocks enjoy rebound after US inflation on mixed day for markets

Tech firms led on a mixed day for Asian stocks Thursday as investors push back into the sector after a summer rout, with confidence boosted by easing US interest rate hike fears after data showed inflation slowing last month.

August 13, 2026

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Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands
Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

President Vladimir Putin visited Thursday Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time, prompting a "strong" protest by Japan which also claims the territory.

August 13, 2026

Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198
Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday.

August 13, 2026

Kiss wants fit-again Wallabies playmaker Gordon to 'open up' Japan
Kiss wants fit-again Wallabies playmaker Gordon to 'open up' Japan

Australia coach Les Kiss is banking on playmaker Carter Gordon to "open up" Japan after he was among eight changes Thursday for their return clash, including an almost completely new forward pack.

August 13, 2026

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Hasan puts Bangladesh in charge as Australia struggle to 183-8
Hasan puts Bangladesh in charge as Australia struggle to 183-8

Hasan Mahmud took four wickets as Australia struggled to 183-8 at tea on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday.

August 13, 2026

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All Blacks' Proctor out of South Africa series, Mo'unga called up
All Blacks' Proctor out of South Africa series, Mo'unga called up

New Zealand back Billy Proctor was ruled out of the four-Test series with South Africa Thursday after fracturing his shoulder with the experienced Richie Mo'unga called up as a replacement.

August 13, 2026