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Chinese homeschool students embrace freer youth in cutthroat market

Chinese homeschool students embrace freer youth in cutthroat market

Fourteen-year-old Estella spends her weekdays studying Spanish, rock climbing or learning acupuncture in her living room as part of her homeschooling since she left China's gruelling public school system.

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End of an era as Bangladesh ex-PM Zia dies

End of an era as Bangladesh ex-PM Zia dies

Bangladesh's three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia, who hoped to lead her nation one last time after elections next year, died on Tuesday aged 80.

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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80: party statement

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80: party statement

Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said.

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North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South

North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday.

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Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

A father and son accused of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach "acted alone" and were not part of a wider terrorist cell, police said on Tuesday.

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China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports.

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Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.

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Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons recognised in the country's traditional New Year Honours on Monday.

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Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

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Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria

Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends and associates, his promoter announced on Monday.

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