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Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games

Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala was in devastating form at the Asian Games on Monday as rain disrupted some events and Japanese organisers faced renewed accusations of mismanagement.

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Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan

Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss England's one-day international series in Pakistan after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage

Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall on Monday in a small town off Mexico's Pacific coast, where authorities expect heavy rain and severe damage.

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Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government

Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over Spain's housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre of the protest called on them to "hold on".

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In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets

In kayaks or waist-deep in floodwater, shoppers return to Bangkok markets

Vendors in Bangkok's eastern Bang Kapi district stood waist-deep in floodwater on Monday holding trays of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, while shoppers sailed past on kayaks.

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Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment

Japanese convenience store enlists Lady Gaga to bolster recruitment

Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart has enlisted Lady Gaga for a recruitment campaign, convincing the pop icon to trade vocal registers for cash registers in an effort to plug staffing shortages at thousands of outlets.

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UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media

UK police probes Iran link to air base bomb scare: media

British counter-terror police were Monday reportedly probing Iran's possible role in a bomb scare at an air base used by the US, with five men detained suspected of planning a "terrorist act".

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Eala blasts into Asian Games quarters in just 55 minutes

Eala blasts into Asian Games quarters in just 55 minutes

Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala made a ruthless start to her Asian Games title charge with victory in just 55 minutes on Monday.

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Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had "raised awareness worldwide" about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israel players before their 3-0 Nations League win in Hungary.

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Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal

Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting guarantees Asian Games medal

Taiwan boxer Lin Yu-ting, the Olympic champion who was thrust into a major gender row at Paris 2024, guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games on Monday.

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