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Suspected double murderer being helped by supporters, Australian police say
Police have made an extraordinary plea for anyone hiding or helping the fugitive to come forward.

Teen waits for life-saving heart transplant after losing uncles to same condition
The mother of a Christchurch teenager says she is scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers.

Uzbek workers fill gap as Bulgarian population shrinks

With a whip and a sword: How Chinese pensioners stay fit

China's Xi calls on SCO members to 'seek common ground'

Red September? Bitcoin Risks Sliding to $100K After 6% Monthly Drop

Back to school: markets brace for September risks

China's GCL expects more information soon on polysilicon restructuring

Forget the food delivery war — Alibaba makes clear the real play in China is AI

Watch: Luis Suarez appears to spit on rival coach after Inter Miami final defeat
Luis Suárez faces the prospect of a lengthy suspension after appearing to spit at a rival coach.

Wellington City Council cleared to demolish City to Sea Bridge
The High Court has dismissed an attempt at a judicial review of a decision by the Wellington City Council to demolish the iconic bridge.

BYD shares slide as China's EV price war hits profits
The EV maker faces a crowed market, with rivals like XPeng and Telsa, which have all cut prices.

Djokovic storms into last eight despite injury worries
Novak Djokovic storms past qualifier Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the US Open quarter-finals and continue his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.

York thrillers and underdog moments - World Cup talking points
England, Scotland and Ireland are all through to the World Cup quarter-finals, while Wales bowed out. Here are five talking points from the second round.

It could be 'now or never' for Arteta - Rooney
Wayne Rooney says this season could be "now or never" for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta following the Gunners' defeat by Liverpool at Anfield.

Young people to get Ł1 bus fares across Wales
From 1 September, single fares will cost Ł1 and a full day pass will cost Ł3 for those aged 16 to 21.

Person dies after crash north of Wellington
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Paremata Road and State Highway 59.

Former PM’s to attend Xi’s military parade alongside Putin, Kim Jong Un
Helen Clark and John Key are scheduled to appear at a major military parade in Beijing, joining Chinese President Xi Jinping and several other authoritarian leaders.

Microsoft 365 price jump? Beat it with Office 2021 for life at $40
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