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Tanzania president to be inaugurated as opposition says hundreds dead
Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain NBA's lone unbeaten team
Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain NBA's lone unbeaten team

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped New Orleans 137-106 and emerged from Sunday as the NBA's only remaining unbeaten team after losses for San Antonio and Chicago.

November 03, 2025

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Hong Kong legislature now an 'echo chamber', four years after shake-up
Hong Kong legislature now an 'echo chamber', four years after shake-up

On their last day at work, Hong Kong's lawmakers -- the first batch chosen under Beijing's mantra of "patriots administering Hong Kong" -- posed for group pictures, celebrating a job well done after four years of opposition-free politics.

November 03, 2025

Most Asian markets rise on lingering trader optimism
Most Asian markets rise on lingering trader optimism

Most stocks rose in Asian trade Monday after a busy last week, with optimism supported by another AI-led tech rally on Wall Street.

November 03, 2025

Andrew to lose his last military rank: defence minister
Andrew to lose his last military rank: defence minister

The UK government said Sunday it would move to strip the former prince Andrew of his honorary title of vice-admiral, his last remaining military rank.

November 03, 2025

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Tonga rugby league star has surgery after 'seizure' against NZ
Tonga rugby league star has surgery after 'seizure' against NZ

Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand, his Australian club said.

November 03, 2025

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Trump the Great? President steps up power moves
Trump the Great? President steps up power moves

Driving in a golf buggy with Donald Trump recently, his 18-year-old granddaughter Kai asked him if there was a dream he was still trying to chase.

November 03, 2025