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Australian Associated PressMan stabs student near Japanese school in south China
Chinese authorities say a man has stabbed and wounded a student near a Japanese school in Shenzhen.
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South Africa win toss and bat first against Afghanistan
South Africa will bat first against Afghanistan in their first one-day international against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
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Kamindu ton steers Sri Lanka out of trouble against NZ
Sri Lanka have reached 7-302 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Galle, thanks to a century from the in-form Kamindu Mendis.
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Smith steers Lions past Bulldogs with career-best haul
Taylor Smith stood tall for the Brisbane Lions after a key late scratching to boot four goals in a 47-point defeat of the improved Western Bulldogs.
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Trump back campaigning after thwarted assassination bid
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have put their political differences aside in a phone call, which the former US president described as "very, very nice".
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India guard against complacency against Bangladesh
India have extra incentive to clean sweep Bangladesh when they meet in a two-match home Test series beginning on Thursday.
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Collingwood dealt more blows as Mikala Cann cops ban
Collingwood midfielder Mikala Cann and skipper Brianna Davey will miss Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs due to suspension and injury respectively.
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Menopause inquiry urges leave, education provisions
A Senate inquiry into the impacts of menopause and perimenopause has made a raft of recommendations, including reproductive leave and better education.
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Swans star Heeney primed to answer his coach's call
Faced with an AFL preliminary final, Sydney's Isaac Heeney says his team is "back" since their August 3 thrashing by Friday's opponents Port Adelaide.
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New bid to nail down housing bill as talks hit the wall
A key housing bill will be pushed back into parliament despite the government, the opposition and the Greens reaching a stalemate in negotiations.
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'Ripped off': inquiry details life on Qld missions
Every aspect of Aboriginal people's lives was controlled on missions in Queensland, including their wages, the state's truth-telling inquiry has been told.
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Trbojevic says shoulder better, but Tests unlikely
Manly star Tom Trbojevic says his problem shoulder is feeling better ahead of the NRL semi-final against Sydney Roosters, but end-of-year Tests are unlikely.
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Sharks circle minor premiership with top four undecided
Cronulla are circling the minor premiership but coach Tony Herman says the squad is not getting carried away at the prospect of their first ever finals berth.
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Eagles veteran Darling makes AFL trade request official
Key forward Jack Darling has formally requested a trade to North Melbourne after 14 AFL seasons and a premiership with West Coast.
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Roma sack coach De Rossi after winless season start
Roma have gone winless in their opening four Italian league matches and coach Daniele De Rossi has paid the price.
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Australia working to change Palestinian resolution
Australia is working with a number of other countries to try to change a draft UN resolution by the Palestinian Authority which comes to a vote this week.
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Deeming attended rally despite warnings of neo-Nazis
Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming says she tried to avoid being divisive despite ignoring warnings on social media over attending a controversial rally.
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Star Petracca wants speedy return to Demons in 2025
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has set his sights on returning for the Demons in round one next year following some horrific injuries.
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More workplace changes off the table before poll
Workplace Minister Murray Watt says the priority for the remainder of this term is bedding down legislation and not making further changes.
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'Jealous': man murdered partner with bare hands
A man who murdered his partner due to jealousy over her serving customers in a Thai restaurant has been sentenced to more than two decades in jail.