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South Korean democracy holds firm against Yoon's martial law bid

South Korean democracy holds firm against Yoon's martial law bid

South Korea's swift rebuke of martial law and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office have been hailed in the country as evidence of the strength of its young democratic institutions.

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Australia says 'Bali Nine' prisoners have returned home

Australia says 'Bali Nine' prisoners have returned home

The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring have returned home after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, the Australian government said Sunday.

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S. Korean opposition urges swift removal of impeached President Yoon

S. Korean opposition urges swift removal of impeached President Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader urged a top court on Sunday to swiftly formalise the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and ease the "suffering of the people" after his short-lived martial law decree.

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NZ power to 340-run lead in third Test as England crumble

NZ power to 340-run lead in third Test as England crumble

England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs.

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Head blazes century as Australia reach 234-3 in third India Test

Head blazes century as Australia reach 234-3 in third India Test

Travis Head blasted a brilliant 103 not out and Steve Smith made an unbeaten half-century to propel Australia to 234-3 at tea on the second day of the third Test against India on Sunday.

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Bucks beat Hawks to reach NBA Cup final against Thunder

Bucks beat Hawks to reach NBA Cup final against Thunder

A dominating performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo on Saturday led the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final, where they will face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder for the title.

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South Korea's Yoon impeached: what happens next?

South Korea's Yoon impeached: what happens next?

South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his shock decision to declare martial law last week, which plunged the country into some of its worst political turmoil in decades.

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Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges

Chinese firms take on EV truck challenges

Dominant in the electric car sector, Chinese companies have been quietly consolidating their position in the lesser-watched trucking scene -- but foreign tariffs and a perceived quality gap could signal roadblocks ahead, experts warn.

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Oldest Miss France clinches crown, aged 34

Oldest Miss France clinches crown, aged 34

A 34-year-old flight attendant from the French Caribbean island of Martinique on Saturday became the oldest contestant to win the Miss France pageant.

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Rare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive

Rare foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive

The Indian-born head of one of Japan's most famous snack brands has warned that the country must change its mindset and admit more immigrants to get the economy back to the glory of its boom years.

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