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AFL to cap contact training minutes, ban back‑to‑back hits from 2027
The Australian Football League (AFL) announced on Tuesday that, beginning with the 2027 preseason, clubs will be required to limit on‑field contact trainin
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USA dominates China 94-61 at 2025 Women’s Basketball World Cup opener in Berlin
The opening ceremony of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup took place on Tuesday in Berlin’s iconic Olympiastadion, launching the quadrennial tourn
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New Zealand approves MDMA‑assisted psychotherapy for treatment‑resistant PTSD
Wellington’s health regulator Medsafe on Tuesday approved the first two psychiatrists in New Zealand to prescribe pharmaceutical‑grade 3,4‑methylenedioxyme
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Philippines Education Department launches nationwide school safety drill after recent shootings
The Department of Education of the Philippines formally launched a nationwide school‑safety drill in August 2024, mobilising law‑enforcement and emergency
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Turkmenistan launches nationwide methane leak detection and sealing program
Turkmenistan has begun a systematic effort to locate and seal methane leaks across its oil and gas infrastructure, according to the latest figures released
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Germany Wins Fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup, Beats Spain 1‑0
Germany clinched its fourth Men’s Hockey World Cup title on Sunday, edging Spain 1‑0 in a tightly contested final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, In
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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 103 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Ten days after a powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, local authorities have confirmed that the death toll has risen to 103, with 1,666 pe
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Cambodia shuts down 700 scam centers, arrests 30,000 in cybercrime crackdown
Phnom Penh authorities announced on Monday that a year‑long operation against organized cybercrime has resulted in the shutdown of more than 700 online sca
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Flores Island quake kills 111, displaces over 176,000 residents
The death toll from the 6.5‑magnitude earthquake that struck Flores Island in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province has risen to 111, with more than 176,
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12 Killed, 54 Injured as Wildfires Ravage Northeastern Algeria Amid Heatwave
Twelve people were confirmed dead and at least 54 injured on Saturday as fast‑moving wildfires ripped through the northeastern Algerian provinces of Béjaïa
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ARIA to Ban Fully AI-Generated Songs from Australian Charts Starting September
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) announced on 3 August 2026 that, from September 2026, any track that is wholly generated by artificial
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UK Maritime Alert: Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, 1 Dead, 1 Injured
The United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations issued a warning on Tuesday, 20 August, reporting that a tanker carrying general cargo was subject to an arm
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Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Ravaged by Wildfires, 550 Hectares Scorched.
A recent wildfire in Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java has finally been brought under control after days of rescue efforts, but t
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Deadly Crash Involving Semi-Truck and Private Vehicle Leaves Five Dead in Northern Australia.
Australia's Deadliest Road Accident in History Occurs: Five Fatalities Result from Fiery Wreck on Stuart Highway On the afternoon of the fourth day, at app
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Indonesian Authorities Detain Malaysian Pilot Suspected of Carrying Narcotics Aboard Plane
Indonesian authorities announced the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot suspected of carrying more than 26 kilograms of heroin and a package of ice at Soe
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At Least 5 Dead, 41 Missing After Indonesia Ferry Fire Disaster
A ferry boat caught fire off the coast of Madura Island in Indonesia, resulting in at least five deaths and 41 people missing. Madura Island is a island lo
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Solomon Islands Gold Mine Disaster Claims at Least Ten Lives Amid Emergency Response.
At least ten people have been confirmed dead following a landslide at a gold mine on the island of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Local media have reported
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Victoria Australia's Premier Alan Tudge Resigns Unexpectedly, Deputy Premier James Merlino Appointed as Caretaker
A Shocking Development Rocks Australian Politics: Victoria's State Premier Jacinta Allan Abruptly Resigns, Triggers Party Leadership Contest In a recent an
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Australian Victoria Premier Alan Tudge Resigns Unexpectedly, Deputy Premier James Merlino Takes Over.
Victoria, Australia's second-largest state, was recently shaken by a bombshell in the provincial government. According to a compilation of external and loc
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Over 900 Canadian Wildfires Spark Climate Crisis and Strain Emergency Resources
Canada is currently facing a severe wildfire crisis. According to the latest official statistics, there are currently over 900 forest fires burning across
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Wildfire in Spain's Los Garzones town claims 12 lives, 8 injured, 23 missing.
A devastating wildfire disaster struck the town of Los Gallardos in Spain's Andalusia region, leaving at least 12 people dead, 8 injured, and 23 others mis
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Indonesian police seize large gold and cash caches in raids.
Indonesian police recently conducted raids on twelve locations linked to three separate cases, uncovering 74 kilograms of gold and more than US$3.7 million
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Indonesian Police Raid Uncovers 74 kg of Gold and Foreign Currency
Indonesian police recently conducted raids across 12 locations in connection with three separate cases. The searches yielded startling results, with police
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Australia and Fiji Sign Defense Pact to Boost Security Cooperation and Pacific Influence
Australia and Fiji recently signed a defense agreement, making Fiji a treaty ally of Australia and committing both sides to consult on security threats and