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Australia skipper Cummins says 'hopeful' he'll take part in Ashes
Australia skipper Cummins says 'hopeful' he'll take part in Ashes

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.

September 19, 2025

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China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal
China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal

China cautioned Papua New Guinea against "undermining" its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defence pact with Australia widely seen as a counter to Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific.

September 19, 2025

Australian state bans testing of illicit drugs
Australian state bans testing of illicit drugs

The Australian state of Queensland has banned the testing of drugs for recreational use, sparking warnings from health providers on Friday that the move could put lives at risk.

September 19, 2025

Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded
Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded

The dike meant to protect the Philippine town cost taxpayers nearly $2 million, but when a minister visited this month he found little more than dirt hastily dumped along the river's banks.

September 19, 2025

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How did an Indian zoo get the world's most endangered great ape?
How did an Indian zoo get the world's most endangered great ape?

Tapanuli orangutans are the world's most endangered great ape. Fewer than 800 remain, all previously thought to be in their native Indonesia. But now an Indian zoo says it has one.

September 19, 2025

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Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering

More than 140 world leaders will descend on New York next week for the annual United Nations General Assembly summit, which will be dominated this year by the future of the Palestinians and Gaza.

September 19, 2025