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Olivia Wilde slams ICE after Minneapolis shooting

Olivia Wilde slams ICE after Minneapolis shooting

Actress and director Olivia Wilde used her red carpet appearance at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday to slam the "murder" of an American protester, who was shot dead on the streets of Minnealpolis by federal agents.

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On-fire teenager Jovic sets up Melbourne quarter-final with Sabalenka

On-fire teenager Jovic sets up Melbourne quarter-final with Sabalenka

Red-hot teenager Iva Jovic barrelled into her first Grand Slam quarter-final for the loss of just one game on Sunday to set up a blockbuster Australian Open clash with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

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Myanmar general looms over poll seen as cementing junta's power

Myanmar general looms over poll seen as cementing junta's power

Myanmar's top general Min Aung Hlaing was months from retirement five years ago when he made an about-face, deposed the democratic government and promoted himself to leader.

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Sabalenka rolls into last eight as Alcaraz steps up Melbourne bid

Sabalenka rolls into last eight as Alcaraz steps up Melbourne bid

Aryna Sabalenka throttled the brave teenage challenge of Victoria Mboko to blast into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, where fellow number one Carlos Alcaraz will hope to join her in his history bid.

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Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar

Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar

The killing of a US citizen by federal immigration agents on Saturday -- the second in Minneapolis this month -- sparked new protests and impassioned demands by local leaders for the Trump administration to end its operation in the city.

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India's solar-panel boom: full throttle today, uncertain tomorrow

India's solar-panel boom: full throttle today, uncertain tomorrow

The race for green energy is on. India, driven by soaring electricity demand and a push to reduce reliance on China, is rapidly producing solar panels, fuelling a booming yet uncertain market.

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Sabalenka surges past teenager Mboko into Australian Open quarter-finals

Sabalenka surges past teenager Mboko into Australian Open quarter-finals

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka shattered the Australian Open dreams of gritty Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko on Sunday to surge into her 13th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final.

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Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis

Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis

A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf's worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East.

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US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming week, holding firm despite President Donald Trump's pressure to slash levels as it guards against threats to its independence.

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Home qualifier gets life-changing Melbourne money after Osaka pullout

Home qualifier gets life-changing Melbourne money after Osaka pullout

Maddison Inglis said it was "like a dream" after Naomi Osaka's injury withdrawal sent the home qualifier into the Australian Open last 16 and with it life-changing prize money.

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