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United States and Australia close embassies and consulates in Brazil two days after elections
Both countries claim "security concerns," without giving further details
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NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players
NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.
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Wales wing Adams targets third World Cup
Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.
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Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?
The sudden influx of Bogong moths has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars.
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Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
Fortnite and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
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India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.
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The sound of resistance
As part of Global Voices’ September Spotlight, “Protest in Democracy,” members of our community will be sharing examples of protest music past and present from their communities in this collaborative article.
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Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
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England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
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Wales counting down the year until World Cup
With one year to go before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, what lies in wait for Steve Tandy's Wales over the next 12 months before they head to Australia?
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Australia call up Maddinson after cancer recovery
Australia recall Nic Maddinson for the first Test against South Africa after the New South Wales batter recovered from testicular cancer.
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Rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history
As memories of sandpapergate are rekindled by Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa, rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket's history.
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Security failures paralyze the launch of the new OpenAI IA
OpenAI cancelled on Monday the public launch of its new artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after confirming in internal tests that it does not meet the required safety barriers. The decision takes place one day before the annual OpenAI DevDay conference and in the midst of disputes over unauthorized access to government websites in Australia, as well as a report from the UK's IA Security Institute that warns about a spontaneous increase in cyber attacks in system simulations.
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Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.
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Australia says more hikes not off the table after raising rates to 15-year high
The hike of 25 basis points was in line with expectations by economists polled by Reuters.
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The Frenemy: How Australia navigates superpower rivalry
Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.
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Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad
Australia-born second-row forward Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.
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NI qualifying for World Cup 'surreal' - O'Hanlon
Northern Ireland netball vice-captain Caroline O'Hanlon says "not many outside of our camp expected us to qualify" after the booked their spot in the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
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Superb South Africa seal series win over Australia
David Miller and Temba Bavuma's sublime centuries set up South Africa's 32-run win over Australia in a high-scoring second ODI in Johannesburg.
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Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa
Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.