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War refugee Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Holders Australia drawn with New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup
Holders Australia drawn with New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup

Holders Australia were drawn Sunday in the same group as fellow heavyweights New Zealand for next year's Rugby League World Cup, with Brisbane announced as host of both the men's and women's finals.

November 23, 2025

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Vietnam flooding kills at least 90
Vietnam flooding kills at least 90

Heavy rain, severe flooding and landslides in Vietnam have killed at least 90 people in the last week, authorities said Sunday, leaving others stranded on rooftops and mountain roadways blocked.

November 23, 2025

Muthusamy's maiden Test century powers South Africa to 428-7
Muthusamy's maiden Test century powers South Africa to 428-7

Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century to steer South Africa to a challenging 428-7 at the second break on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.

November 23, 2025

Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids
Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids

Myanmar's military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.

November 23, 2025

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US denies pushing Russian 'wish list' as Ukraine plan
US denies pushing Russian 'wish list' as Ukraine plan

Washington insisted Saturday that its Ukraine proposal is indeed official US policy, denying claims by a group of senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the document under discussion is just a Russian "wish list."

November 23, 2025

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Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes
Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes

Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.

November 23, 2025