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Abdo quits as NRL boss to take over at Tennis Australia

Abdo quits as NRL boss to take over at Tennis Australia

Andrew Abdo has quit as chief executive of the Australia's National Rugby League and was named Monday as the the new CEO of Tennis Australia.

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Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance

Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance

Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday for an annual hajj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East.

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Huawei touts new chipmaking technology to sidestep US restrictions

Huawei touts new chipmaking technology to sidestep US restrictions

Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Monday it had developed a new way of making semiconductors that could get around its US-enforced lack of access to the most advanced chipmaking equipment.

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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday, winning the men's 50m freestyle at the divisive event where competitors were allowed to take performance-enhancing substances that have sparked health concerns.

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Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing

Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing

The death toll rose to four Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with more than a dozen people still believed missing, authorities said.

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Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

Travis Head and his wife Jessica have been subjected to a barrage of online abuse after the Australian cricketer was embroiled in a spat with India great Virat Kohli during an IPL match.

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Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Oil prices fell and Asian stocks climbed on Monday over hopes a deal between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be brokered.

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Wemby stars as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoff series

Wemby stars as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoff series

Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed Oklahoma City 103-82 on Sunday to level the NBA Western Conference finals at two games each.

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Toshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93

Former chairman of Seven & i Holdings Toshifumi Suzuki, credited for the global success of 7-Eleven convenience stores, has died at the age of 93, the company said Monday.

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Activists campaign for Mexico's missing people near World Cup stadium

Activists campaign for Mexico's missing people near World Cup stadium

Activists displayed images of some of Mexico's "disappeared" people near its main football stadium on Sunday, hoping to raise awareness as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup next month.

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