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Guatemala volcanic eruption deemed over after spewing lava, evacuations

Guatemala volcanic eruption deemed over after spewing lava, evacuations

Guatemalan authorities evacuated around 1,000 people Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.

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Australia to play England in historic day-night Test at MCG

Australia to play England in historic day-night Test at MCG

Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket in 2027, it was announced Tuesday.

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Kung fu girl group puts fresh spin on ancient Chinese art

Kung fu girl group puts fresh spin on ancient Chinese art

In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering.

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Jokic dominates Thunder as Nuggets bounce back

Jokic dominates Thunder as Nuggets bounce back

Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant 35-point performance as the Denver Nuggets bounced back to topple the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 in the NBA on Monday.

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Asian markets track Wall St selloff as Trump-fuelled economy fears build

Asian markets track Wall St selloff as Trump-fuelled economy fears build

Asian markets tumbled Tuesday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by fears about the US economy as Donald Trump presses ahead with his global trade war and federal jobs cuts.

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Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive

Indian artisans keep traditional toymaking alive

The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy workshop, a centuries-old art form still in the game despite cheaper plastic alternatives.

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Pelicans to become first NBA team to play in Australia

Pelicans to become first NBA team to play in Australia

New Orleans Pelicans will become the first NBA team to play in Australia when they tip off in two pre-season games in October, organisers said Tuesday.

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Argentina searches for baby, sister swept away by floods

Argentina searches for baby, sister swept away by floods

Rescuers in Argentina searched Monday for two sisters, aged one and five, swept away by flash floods that killed 16 people in the city of Bahia Blanca at the weekend.

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Maradona medical team on trial four years after icon's death

Maradona medical team on trial four years after icon's death

Seven medical professionals who cared for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona during his final days go on trial Tuesday accused of criminal negligence over his death.

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Dortmund Champions League hopes in the balance ahead of Lille return

Dortmund Champions League hopes in the balance ahead of Lille return

Borussia Dortmund may be relying on continued progress in the Champions League to keep their season alive, but they head to France for the return leg of their last-16 tie against Lille with work to do after a 1-1 draw last week.

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