Speed puzzlers from 68 countries battle for glory at Spain's World Jigsaw Championships
The four-day event in Valladolid in Spain gathers 3,500 of the best puzzlers, working individually or in teams, for the chance to be crowned champion.
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Australian Associated PressUK hands Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure US base
Britain is giving up sovereignty of a remote group of islands in return for securing the long-term future of a strategically important military base.
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Demons beat Giants to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Melbourne have beaten a wasteful Greater Western Sydney by 16 points, snapping a four-game losing run to keep their slim AFLW finals hopes alive.
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LNP leader will sack himself if crime doesn't drop
David Crisafulli has indicated he will step down as premier if elected at the Queensland election should crime numbers not fall under a LNP government.
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Mistake torpedoes BBC interview with Boris Johnson
The BBC is red-faced after being forced to cancel a TV interview with Boris Johnson after the former British PM was accidentally sent internal briefing notes.
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Horror first day for Aussie men at Shanghai Masters
Four Australian men have been eliminated in straight sets during round-one action at the ATP Tour's Shanghai Masters.
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Harris woos Republican votes with Liz Cheney event
Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump's fiercest Republican critics will campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris at an event aimed at reaching out to moderate voters.
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Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally
Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.
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Taiwan hospital fire kills 9 as typhoon batters island
At least nine people have died in a fire at a hospital in Taiwan while the island is being battered by Typhoon Krathon.
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Long-time deputy Latham under pressure to lift Kiwis
New Zealand face a tough series in India with new national team cricket coach Tom Latham facing a baptism of fire.
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Prespakis among seven AFLW players fined for melee
The AFLW has dished out fines to seven players for their involvement in a melee between Essendon and Sydney.
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'I'm sorry Charlie': driver apologises over death
A family's anguish over the loss of their son has been heard in an Adelaide court, as the driver responsible again apologises.
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Calls for sweeping review after another mining death
The death of another mine worker in Australia's largest coal-producing state has sparked calls for an industry-wide review of safety practices.
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'I'm broken': Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.
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Giants utility James Peatling to leave for Crows
Greater Western Sydney utility James Peatling has turned down an offer from the Giants to formally request an AFL trade to Adelaide.
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'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms
Drug safety advocates are calling for more medically supervised drug injection services and other measures to reduce overdose deaths.
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Eagles won't put too much pressure on fit-again Roux
West Coast are on track to play finals after a 4-2 start to the AFLW season, and the return from injury of Roxy Roux could play a crucial role in their quest.
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Wallaroos out to celebrate Marsters' milestone with win
The Wallaroos meet South Africa this weekend with Ashley Marsters set to become Australia's equal most-capped player.
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Lions' flag-winning star Joe Daniher retires from AFL
Brisbane Lions premiership-winning forward Joe Daniher has retired from the AFL despite having one year left to run on his contract.
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Cycling great Brown to take on key advocacy role
Australian cycling star Grace Brown, who will retire from racing at the end of this season, will be the new president of The Cyclists' Alliance advocacy body.
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Young golf star faces long recovery from eye injury
Rising Australian golfer Jeffrey Guan is facing a "long and challenging journey" after he was hit by a golf ball and suffered a career-threatening eye injury.