Tech rally lifts Hong Kong but Asia rally stutters on China data
Hong Kong rose Monday on hopes Beijing has ended its long-running crackdown on the tech sector but an early Asia-wide rally was staunched by inflation data showing further weakness in China's economy.
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New Zealand confident in UN advice on Fukushima, govt says
New Zealand said Monday it has "full confidence" in the UN nuclear watchdog's advice after it approved of Japan's plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
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Six killed in China kindergarten attack
Six people were killed and one wounded in a kindergarten stabbing in southern China's Guangdong province on Monday, local officials said.
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Ukraine, Sweden and spending: what's coming up at NATO summit
NATO leaders meet in Lithuania on Tuesday for a summit set to be dominated by the alliance's response to Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv's push for membership.
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Japan's macho cheerleaders fight to save a tradition
They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting -- meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho "leadership section" cheerleaders.
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Thomas posts world-leading 21.60 to claim US women's 200m title
Gabby Thomas won the women's 200m title in a world-leading 21.60sec on Sunday, throwing down a World Championships challenge as she denied Sha'Carri Richardson a sprint double at the US athletics championships.
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In-form Australia stay humble in pursuit of home World Cup crown
Australia have never progressed past the quarter-finals at seven Women's World Cups but with Sam Kerr leading an in-form team in front of their home fans they could go all the way this time.
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Pakistani mountaineer races rivals, hunts funds to chase summit record
Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif faces sub-zero temperatures and biting winds in his race to scale the world's highest peaks, but his biggest challenge is finding the money.
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World Cup glory the missing piece for Australian superstar Kerr
Sam Kerr says the only thing missing in her life is a major trophy with Australia -- and the Chelsea forward plans to change that by winning her home World Cup.
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Party of El Salvador leader backs his quest for re-election
El Salvador's ruling party on Sunday gave the green light to President Nayib Bukele in his quest to seek re-election next year, as critics question the legality of a second consecutive term.
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