India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
Third absence for injured Hadjar as Lawson fills in again in Spain
Willemse replaces Kolbe for Springboks' All Blacks series decider
Zheng shocks Swiatek in another incredible US Open comeback
Andreeva survives in three sets against Potapova
Nature
Africa's richest man eyes continent's largest IPO
Africa's richest man will next week launch what he says will be the continent's biggest initial public offering, seeking to raise $1.6 billion from his Nigerian oil refinery while giving ordinary people a chance to buy in.
Culture
Macron, SKorea leader warn at film summit of AI risks to creativity
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for cinema to be protected in the age of artificial intelligence and streaming platforms, as he hosted a summit with global entertainment chiefs including major US studio bosses.
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
Unexpected economic twist
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Fabien Barthez joins Zidane's new France coaching setup
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Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh claim opening day of Australia Test
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Hasan takes 6-55 as Bangladesh bundle out Australia for 198
Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh bundled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin on Thursday.
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Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto
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Australia's Pallister shines, mixed relay record falls as Pan Pacs open
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Hasan puts Bangladesh in charge as Australia struggle to 183-8
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Germany's dry rivers spark battle on engineering vs restoration
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Swiatek downs Svitolina to reach first WTA final of 2026
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All Blacks' Proctor out of South Africa series, Mo'unga called up
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Jones says Japan 'watching videos of geese' for Australia clash
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Bangladesh quick Hasan reduces Australia to 74-4 at lunch
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