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Sydney facing 'catastrophic' bushfire threat
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Sydney facing 'catastrophic' bushfire threat
More than 100 blazes continue to burn and at least three people have been killed.
Cyclone Bulbul roars into the Bay of Bengal
The storm, expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft, has prompted the evacuation of 2m people.
Outrage as Sri Lanka pardons teen's killer
Outgoing President Maithripala Sirisena frees the death row prisoner, who is from a wealthy family.
Cambodia frees opposition leader from house arrest
Kem Sokha, who is still banned from politics, had been locked up in jail or house arrest since 2017.
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Festival celebrates Japan emperor's enthronement
Tens of thousands gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.
Australian boxer dies after training session
Tributes are paid to Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie who has died aged 27 after a training session.
England beat NZ in super-over thriller
England beat New Zealand in another super over to win a remarkable final Twenty20 and take the series 3-2.
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Sydney facing 'catastrophic' bushfire threat
More than 100 blazes continue to burn and at least three people have been killed.
Cyclone Bulbul roars into the Bay of Bengal
The storm, expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft, has prompted the evacuation of 2m people.
Outrage as Sri Lanka pardons teen's killer
Outgoing President Maithripala Sirisena frees the death row prisoner, who is from a wealthy family.
Cambodia frees opposition leader from house arrest
Kem Sokha, who is still banned from politics, had been locked up in jail or house arrest since 2017.
Video 57 seconds
Festival celebrates Japan emperor's enthronement
Tens of thousands gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.
Australian boxer dies after training session
Tributes are paid to Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie who has died aged 27 after a training session.
England beat NZ in super-over thriller
England beat New Zealand in another super over to win a remarkable final Twenty20 and take the series 3-2.
Cyclone Bulbul roars into the Bay of Bengal
The storm, expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft, has prompted the evacuation of 2m people.
Outrage as Sri Lanka pardons teen's killer
Outgoing President Maithripala Sirisena frees the death row prisoner, who is from a wealthy family.
Cambodia frees opposition leader from house arrest
Kem Sokha, who is still banned from politics, had been locked up in jail or house arrest since 2017.
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Outgoing President Maithripala Sirisena frees the death row prisoner, who is from a wealthy family.
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More than 100 blazes continue to burn and at least three people have been killed.
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The storm, expected to unleash surges as high as 7ft, has prompted the evacuation of 2m people.
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