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Pope says idea England 'weren't fussed' about the Ashes was tough to take
Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final
Chelsea striker Kerr sends Australia into Asian Cup final

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scored the winner to put hosts Australia into the Women's Asian Cup final with a tense 2-1 victory over defending champions China on Tuesday in Perth.

March 17, 2026

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'East meets West': KPop Demon Hunters brings global fans to Seoul's sites
'East meets West': KPop Demon Hunters brings global fans to Seoul's sites

Australian visitor Nhung Nguyen made the hike up steep steps to a stunning Seoul park precisely because of its star turn in mega-hit "KPop Demon Hunters".

March 17, 2026

Israel says killed Iran's security chief Larijani
Israel says killed Iran's security chief Larijani

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East.

March 17, 2026

EU to help reopen blocked oil pipeline in Ukraine
EU to help reopen blocked oil pipeline in Ukraine

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc will help reopen a damaged pipeline that pumps Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary -- after Budapest accused Kyiv of stalling on repairs in an escalating row.

March 17, 2026

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Millions of Indonesians in Eid travel exodus
Millions of Indonesians in Eid travel exodus

Tens of millions of Indonesians are travelling by motorcycle, car, plane or boat to their hometowns in an annual exodus for the Eid holiday that begins in the world's largest Muslim-majority country on Wednesday.

March 17, 2026

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Russian ballet banned for 'gay propaganda' gets new life in Berlin
Russian ballet banned for 'gay propaganda' gets new life in Berlin

A ballet about the life of legendary Soviet-born dancer Rudolf Nureyev that was banned in Russia for containing "gay propaganda" will get a new lease of life in Berlin this week.

March 17, 2026