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Indian openers register 37-year first to qualify for World Cup semifinal
Smriti Mandhana scores her third century of the World Cup as a monster partnership with fellow opener Pratika Rawal delivers India a crucial win against New Zealand. Source link
Man charged over stabbing death on southern Gold Coast
A 27-year-old man will face court on the Gold Coast, charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a man known to him. Source link
'Unfriendly' US oil sanctions will have little effect, Putin says
The Russian president acknowledged that the move to sanction two oil companies would have “certain consequences”, but would not significantly impact the country’s economy. Source link
'Hell of a lot of stress': A-League mental health concerns revealed
Socceroos hero Andrew Redmayne sheds light on the stresses A-League players face after a report finds footballers are struggling with their mental health, substance abuse and job security issues. Source link
Fake injuries, hidden cameras and an x-ray table: Inside the FBI gambling sting
The allegations involve NBA luminaries, multiple New York mafia families, millions in cash and even an x-ray poker table that could read cards face down. Source link
Breaking: Deadly strain of bird flu suspected on remote Australian island
Suspected bird flu has reached Australia’s sub-Antarctic Heard Island, with signs of the deadly H5 avian disease observed in elephant seals. Source link
Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan
Beijing reprimanded Pacific Island nation ambassadors for including Taiwan in the regional summit last month, but Australia and New Zealand have lent their support. Source link
Dolphins don sea-sponge wigs in unusual tactic to attract a mate
Male dolphins are spotted parading sea sponges on their heads to impress females off Western Australia’s northern coast. Source link
Locals 'upset' with decay of mothballed theatre decide to buy it
After sitting idle for two decades residents of the NSW town of Mudgee have purchased the iconic Regent Theatre, with plans to return it to its former glory. Source link
NBA coach, player arrested over sports betting and mafia-backed poker schemes
Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people arrested in two cases alleging sprawling criminal schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games. Source link