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Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia

CAN 2025: How has Burkina Faso fared against their Group E rivals?

Use this ASUS Chromebook CM30 as a laptop or a tablet for 52% off
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Thousands gather for Avatar 3 premiere: 'Wellington has done so well'
Courtenay Place was packed out on Saturday afternoon for the Australasian premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane
Jamaica netballers tell BBC Sport about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on their preparations for their international series against England.

Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.

Since 1882, winning the Ashes has never been about entertainment
Douglas Jardine famously grasped the necessity of victory over all else, but Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have placed the emphasis on stress-free cricket. Is it too late for them to change tack?

Curry sinks insane pre-game shot
Steph Curry lands a bucket from the tunnel before Golden State's match.

Craig Tiley approached to become the new boss of United States tennis: report
The long-time Australian Open and Tennis Australia boss is reportedly in talks to take on the equivalent role in America.

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These are the lucky numbers for Lotto’s $4 million jackpot
You could be a millionaire if you have these numbers on your Lotto ticket.

Guardiola, a great generation, and dogs called John and Charles
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his career, what he will do once he retires, and playing for Pep Guardiola.

From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire
Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces.

Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'reckless', says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.

Mark Geyer put rugby league on the map in Perth. Another Panther is hoping to do the same
Young prop Liam Henry vows to help Penrith win another grand final before heading west to join the Bears.

FIA president messes up Norris's hair during trophy moment
FIA President Sulayem aggressively tousles Lando Norris’s hair as the new champion steps up to receive the Formula 1 drivers' championship trophy.

‘Give power back to the fans’: Hundreds rally against Wests Tigers owners
Wests Tigers fans came from as far afield as Perth to register their displeasure with the Holman Barnes Group following the latest upheaval in the boardroom.