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Monday, 11 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 09:25 CST
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Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

Canada's match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country's cricket set up.

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Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty

Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.

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Rapper d4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl

Arrest comes after police found the body of Celeste Rivas in a car registered to the musician last year.

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In China, swapping out an EV battery is as fast as filling up a gas tank

In China, some EV owners have the option to swap out a low battery for a fully charged one, instead of waiting at a charging station. The whole process only takes about three minutes.

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Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president

Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.

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Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy

The global economic outlook for 2026 looks grim if the Iran war continues, but some industries are booming.

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Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?

Nearly 10,000 men, women and children are held in Israeli prisons, a third without charge or trial.

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Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war

Kamil Idris outlines his government’s vision for ending the war, rebuilding the country and restoring civilian rule.

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World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye

Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for 'recruitment drive' by Turkiye government.

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Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.

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Could the US withdraw from NATO?

Could the US withdraw from NATO?

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Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?

Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.

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Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent

Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.

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Inside Israel’s prison system

As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.

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Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection

The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.

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