Ostapenko beats heat to oust defending Brisbane champion Pliskova
Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko ended Karolina Pliskova's title defence when she downed the Czech star 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book a quarter-final against Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International on Thursday.
Read moreJapan Airlines pilots had no 'visual contact' before collision
Pilots on a Japan Airlines plane that burst into flames just after all 379 passengers and crew escaped had no "visual contact" with the other aircraft in the collision, the airline said Thursday.
Read moreWarner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain thwarts Pakistan
Pakistan captured the key wickets of Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja before rain washed out the second day's play in the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.
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Pelicans upset Wolves, Heat scorch Lakers
Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum combined for 51 points as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in the NBA on Wednesday.
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Blinken set for Israel visit as regional war fears mount
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head Thursday to the Middle East as fears mount that Israel's war in Gaza will spread across the region, following deadly blasts in Iran and the killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon.
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Ukraine's mobile air defences have ammo for 'few more attacks': commander
Kyiv's mobile air defences have enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said Wednesday.
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Ode to the father: Bangladesh's political personality cult
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina still grieves the assassination of her father -- the country's founder -- nearly 50 years ago, and her government ensures the nation grieves with her.
Read moreWarner goes for 34 in farewell Test as Pakistan tie down Australia
Pakistan claimed the key wickets of openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja to restrict Australia to 116-2 at tea on the second day of the third Test in Sydney on Thursday.
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Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78
More than 50 people were reported missing Thursday as Japanese rescuers battled to reach hundreds still cut off from help three days after a devastating earthquake left at least 78 dead.
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Exiled opposition leader condemns 'sham' Bangladesh election
Bangladesh's election on Sunday will be a "sham" designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman has told AFP in an exclusive interview defending his party's boycott.
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