Starvation fears as more heavy rain threaten flood-ruined Indonesia
Further heavy rain threatened Indonesia's flood-ravaged island of Sumatra on Saturday as the governor of one hard-hit province warned that the death toll could climb beyond 883 because of starvation.
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Sri Lanka unveils cyclone aid plan as rains persist
Disaster-hit Sri Lanka has unveiled a major compensation package to rebuild homes damaged by a deadly cyclone, even as the island prepared Saturday for further landslides and flooding.
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Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster
The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller.
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Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory after Trump steals show at draw
The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out after the contenders discovered their tournament fate at Friday's draw ceremony in Washington which was dominated by Donald Trump.
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Greaves leads dramatic West Indies run chase in NZ Test nail-biter
Centuries from Justin Greaves and Shai Hope ensured the first Test between New Zealand and the West Indies will go down to the wire on the final day in Christchurch on Saturday.
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World record-holders Walsh, Smith grab wins at US Open
World record-holder Gretchen Walsh clocked 55.60sec to win the 100m butterfly on Friday at the US Open in Austin, Texas, where swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand again tested themselves in unfamiliar events.
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Ukraine, US to meet for third day, agree 'real progress' depends on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials will hold a third straight day of talks in Miami on Saturday, with Washington saying the two sides agreed that "real progress" would depend on Russia's willingness to end the war.
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Double wicket strike as New Zealand eye victory over West Indies
New Zealand sensed victory in the first Test against the West Indies with a two-wicket strike, including century-maker Shai Hope, as the tourists reached 295-6 at lunch in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Peace medal and YMCA: Trump steals the show at World Cup draw
He got a gold medal. He made a game show-style appearance with foreign leaders. And he danced to YMCA.
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NBA legend Jordan in court as NASCAR anti-trust case begins
NBA legend Michael Jordan appeared in a North Carolina court room on Friday, testifying that he wanted to "push NASCAR to be better" through his anti-trust lawsuit against the popular US auto racing series.
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