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Marsh's hundred ensures Australia cruise past Bangladesh

Marsh's hundred ensures Australia cruise past Bangladesh

Mitchell Marsh's career-best 177 not out sent Australia into next week's World Cup semi-finals with a convincing eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.

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Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who has repeatedly criticised his papacy, the Vatican announced.

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Stokes and Root punish Pakistan as England make 337-9 in World Cup

Stokes and Root punish Pakistan as England make 337-9 in World Cup

Ben Stokes scored 84 in what is likely to be his last one-day international as England made 337-9 against Pakistan in the World Cup at Kolkata on Saturday.

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Dravid hails 'captain fantastic' Rohit in India's World Cup odyssey

Dravid hails 'captain fantastic' Rohit in India's World Cup odyssey

Rohit Sharma was hailed on Saturday as a "fantastic" captain for leading India to a perfect eight wins from eight matches and a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Vatican takes 'step' towards transgender Catholics

Vatican takes 'step' towards transgender Catholics

LGBTQ rights campaigners welcomed a Vatican statement that transgender people can be baptised as a step towards a more inclusive Catholic Church, but denounced caveats that provide cover to those who object.

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Australia responds to 'cyber incident' affecting ports

Australia responds to 'cyber incident' affecting ports

The Australian government said Saturday it was responding to a "significant cyber security incident" affecting several ports operated by DP World Australia that could last a number of days.

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Hundreds of activists demand plastic action in Kenya

Hundreds of activists demand plastic action in Kenya

Hundreds of environmental campaigners marched in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Saturday demanding drastic curbs on plastic production, ahead of a meeting to negotiate a global plastics treaty.

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Martin closes gap on Bagnaia as Alex Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP sprint

Martin closes gap on Bagnaia as Alex Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP sprint

Alex Marquez won the Malaysian MotoGP sprint race at Sepang on Saturday ahead of championship rival duo Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia, who saw his lead at the top cut to 11 points.

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Grain tune: Indian PM's millet music gets Grammy nod

Grain tune: Indian PM's millet music gets Grammy nod

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an entry into the halls of global music with a song featuring him and his passion for millet nominated for a Grammy.

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Start of World Cup ski season falls victim to 'heavy snowfall'

Start of World Cup ski season falls victim to 'heavy snowfall'

Strong winds and "heavy snowfall" on Saturday caused the delayed opening round of the men's World Cup skiing season to be cancelled at the controversial cross-border venue of Zermatt-Cervinia.

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