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Australia skipper Cummins says 'hopeful' he'll take part in Ashes
Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded
Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded

The dike meant to protect the Philippine town cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, but when a minister visited this month he found little more than dirt hastily dumped along the river's banks.

September 19, 2025

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Asian markets fluctuate as focus turns to Trump-Xi, BoJ
Asian markets fluctuate as focus turns to Trump-Xi, BoJ

Asian markets swung Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following the US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

September 19, 2025

North Korea's Kim oversees drone test, orders AI development
North Korea's Kim oversees drone test, orders AI development

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an attack drone and ordered greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the technology, state media said Friday.

September 19, 2025

Kenya eye double gold on penultimate day of world championships
Kenya eye double gold on penultimate day of world championships

Kenya are hoping legend Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi deliver two gold medals on the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.

September 19, 2025

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Netflix seeks 'Money Heist' successor in Spanish hub
Netflix seeks 'Money Heist' successor in Spanish hub

In a cavernous studio outside Madrid teeming with TV industry stars, Netflix is blending old knowledge with modern technology to try to concoct a successor to its global hit "Money Heist".

September 19, 2025

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Eying bottom line, US media giants bow to Trump
Eying bottom line, US media giants bow to Trump

The suspension by Disney-owned ABC of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is the latest surrender by a US media giant to pressure from the Trump administration, putting the bottom line over free speech.

September 19, 2025