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Meteor Garden: Taiwanese star Barbie Hsu dies at 48

February 3, 2025 - 12:59am
She died from pneumonia after contracting influenza while on a vacation in Japan, local media report.
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Crucial highway cut off as Australian floods worsen

February 3, 2025 - 12:41am
The floods in northern Queensland have killed one woman and forced thousands more from their homes.
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Dying with dignity: Breaking the taboo around 'living wills' in India

February 2, 2025 - 7:56pm
A living will lets people choose the medical care they want to receive if they develop a terminal illness.
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Dying with dignity: Breaking the taboo around 'living wills' in India

February 2, 2025 - 7:56pm
A living will lets people choose the medical care they want to receive if they develop a terminal illness.
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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

February 2, 2025 - 7:01pm
Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.
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Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal

February 2, 2025 - 6:13pm
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal.
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China, Canada and Mexico vow swift response to Trump tariffs

February 2, 2025 - 7:29am
Trump accuses the US's main trading partners of not addressing concerns over illegal drugs and migration - his main election pledges.
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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

February 2, 2025 - 4:55am
Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.
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China, Canada and Mexico vow swift response to Trump tariffs

February 2, 2025 - 3:58am
Trump accuses the US's main trading partners of not addressing concerns over illegal drugs and migration - his main election pledges.
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Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

February 2, 2025 - 3:11am
Trump has imposed a 10% levy - but his campaign included promises of 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
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Tax relief for Indian middle class - but will it boost economy?

February 1, 2025 - 6:14am
The finance minister announced steps to tackle slowing growth, rising prices and low middle-class consumption.
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Tax relief for Indian middle class - but will it boost economy?

February 1, 2025 - 6:14am
The finance minister announced steps to tackle slowing growth, rising prices and low middle-class consumption.
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Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready

January 31, 2025 - 6:08pm
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
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Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line

January 31, 2025 - 12:01pm
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.
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Ukraine says North Korean may have pulled out of front line

January 31, 2025 - 12:01pm
Western officials say North Koreans have suffered heavy losses since being sent to fight for Russia.
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Mongolian sumo wrestler appointed grand champion

January 31, 2025 - 11:46am
Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna after winning a major tournament last week.
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Mongolian sumo wrestler appointed grand champion

January 31, 2025 - 11:46am
Hoshoryu, real name Sugarragchaa Byambasuren, became the 74th yokozuna after winning a major tournament last week.
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Sri Lanka eases vehicle import ban, but can people afford a new car?

January 31, 2025 - 12:40am
A scarcity of vehicles to buy, the country's weak currency and high taxes have forced up prices of cars.
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Sri Lanka eases vehicle import ban, but can people afford a new car?

January 31, 2025 - 12:40am
A scarcity of vehicles to buy, the country's weak currency and high taxes have forced up prices of cars.
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Sri Lanka eases vehicle import ban, but can people afford a new car?

January 31, 2025 - 12:40am
A scarcity of vehicles to buy, the country's weak currency and high taxes have forced up prices of cars.
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