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Nine killed in accidental explosion at Indian Kashmir police station
Nine killed in accidental explosion at Indian Kashmir police station

Nine people were killed and 31 injured when confiscated explosives accidentally blew up at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said Saturday, just days after a car blast in Delhi killed a dozen people.

November 15, 2025

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Climate protesters to rally at COP30's halfway mark
Climate protesters to rally at COP30's halfway mark

Thousands of people are expected to march through the streets of Belem on Saturday, demanding "real solutions" to human-caused global warming as the Brazilian city hosts this year's UN climate talks.

November 15, 2025

Fighting South Africa lose Rickelton after India 189 all out
Fighting South Africa lose Rickelton after India 189 all out

Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts managed a slender lead of 30 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.

November 15, 2025

Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out
Harmer leads South Africa fightback as India 189 all out

Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets to lead South Africa's fightback as they bowled out India for 189 after the hosts managed a slender lead of 30 on day two of the opening Test on Saturday.

November 15, 2025

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NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test
NZ boxer Parker denies taking banned substance after failed test

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker denied on Saturday taking a prohibited substance, after learning he had failed a drug test on the day of his shock loss to Fabio Wardley.

November 15, 2025

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China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows
China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel as Taiwan row grows

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by comments by Tokyo's new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.

November 15, 2025