Massive fire breaks out in east Indian trade hub
A major fire breaks out in a building in Burrabazar - a bulk trading centre for everything from safety pins and shoes to grain and electronic gadgets - in India's eastern Kolkata city.
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Australian Associated PressLoaned bugle shows bonds, as NZ cancels Anzac service
A loaned bugle from the Australian Defence Force to their New Zealand counterparts in Gallipoli for commemorations underscores the Anzac bonds.
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Tim Tszyu to fight Vergil Ortiz in LA showdown
Tim Tszyu will get back into the ring in August in Los Angeles against undefeated American Vergil Ortiz Jr, with the fight on a Terence Crawford undercard.
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Police tangle with US students as Gaza protests grow
A wave of pro-Palestinian protests continues to grow across US colleges resulting in clashes with police and dozens of arrests.
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Zadkovich eyes Roar resurgence after season of turmoil
Brisbane Roar's newly extended head coach Ruben Zadkovich says the club can regenerate and prosper under his tenure as they prepare to host Adelaide United.
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'Sanders won't leave Eels early': under-pressure Arthur
Ethan Sanders will see out 2024 at Parramatta before moving to Canberra, Eels coach Brad Arthur says as he defends his decision to debut the teenage half.
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Five boys charged following Sydney terrorist attack
Police say there is no immediate risk at Anzac Day commemorations, as five boys have been charged with terror related offences following a stabbing attack.
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PSG win again, but title party delayed by Monaco
Kylian Mbappe has scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Lorient in Ligue 1 but the capital club's title champagne remains on ice after Monaco beat Lille.
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Liverpool's title hopes suffer major blow at Everton
Liverpool's stuttering Premier League title challenge has taken another blow with a 2-0 derby defeat at the hands of Everton.
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Aussie star Jai Hindley extends deal with German team
Jai Hindley, Australia's second cycling Grand Tour winner, has signed a contract extension with his German team BORA-hansgrohe.
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Mother jailed over baby daughter's drowning in tub
A mother's few minutes of inattention while given her baby daughter a bath have resulted in "devastating consequences," a court has heard.
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Queenslanders rise in their thousands to honour Anzacs
Masses have gathered across dawn services in Queensland to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.
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Thousands gather for Anzac Day services under full moon
Tens of thousands gathered at the Australian War Memorial to mark Anzac Day and pay tribute to the service men and women who helped shape the nation.
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Dolphins poach Kuli from Cowboys on three-year deal
North Queensland's wrecking-ball second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki will join the Dolphins next year through 2027.
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Adelaide defender Bovalina signs for MLS club Vancouver
Teenage Adelaide prospect Giuseppe Bovalina has been signed by Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps in Canada.
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Atalanta thrash Fiorentina to reach Coppa Italia final
Atalanta will face 14-times winners Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia, after a 4-1 victory over Fiorentina in the second leg of their last-four clash.
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Cop pleads guilty to crash killing elderly bus driver
A police sergeant has admitted dangerous driving that resulted in the death of a 76-year-old bus driver when the officer skipped a give-way sign.
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Hockeyroos downed by China in final-quarter thriller
China have bounced back in the last quarter, coming from 2-1 down to defeat the Hockeyroos 3-2 -- a victory that makes them favourites to win the Perth Cup.
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Spain PM mulls quitting as judicial probe targets wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether he wants to continue in politics as his wife faces corruption allegations.
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Warner dropped but Fraser-McGurk cameo helps Delhi win
David Warner has been dropped by Delhi Capitals after a poor run but Jake Fraser-McGurk hit a brisk 23 to help them win their latest exhilarating IPL contest.
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Davis Cup deja vu for Kokkinakis in Madrid Open defeat
Thanasi Kokkinakis has been left frustrated by another defeat to British No.1 Jack Draper on a bad day on clay for the Australian men at the Madrid Open.