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Bondi victims' families demand national probe into antisemitism

Bondi victims' families demand national probe into antisemitism

Families of the victims of Australia's Bondi Beach mass shootings called Monday for a national inquiry into antisemitism and alleged failures in policing, intelligence and policy they blame for the attack.

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Sudanese trek through mountains to escape Kordofan fighting

Sudanese trek through mountains to escape Kordofan fighting

For eight days, Sudanese farmer Ibrahim Hussein led his family through treacherous terrain to flee the fighting in southern Kordofan -- the latest and most volatile front in the country's 31-month-old conflict.

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Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator

Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

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South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes

South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes

South Korea's former first lady was alleged by prosecutors Monday to have accepted lavish bribes totalling over $200,000, including fine art, jewellery and a handbag, as well as meddling in state affairs.

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Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans

Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams was suspended one game by the NBA on Sunday for roles in an on-court fight.

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China announces 'major' military drills around Taiwan

China announces 'major' military drills around Taiwan

China announced "major" military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, saying it would conduct live-fire drills the following day across five zones in waters and airspace near the island.

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Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian trade

Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian trade

Asian equities mostly rose Monday in quiet post-Christmas trading as investors look ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this month, while precious metals retreated from record highs.

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Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test

Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test

England pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was Monday ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia with a hamstring injury, their third fast bowler to head home early during the series.

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Bardot: from defending sheep to flirting with the far right

Bardot: from defending sheep to flirting with the far right

Film legend Brigitte Bardot in her later decades raised eyebrows calling far-right leader Marine Le Pen a modern "Joan of Arc", but she always maintained she was merely doing what was best for animals.

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China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

Growing Chinese auto giant BYD stands poised to officially surpass Tesla as the world's biggest electric vehicle company in annual sales.

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