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Thunderstorms, giant hail and powerful winds forecast for NSW as wild weather hits east coast

Volatile weather predicted after storms on Saturday, with a man in his 20s struck by lightning while swimming on NSW Central Coast

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Ronaldo-less Portugal thrashed 4-1 by Denmark in the Nations League

Rasmus Hojlund stars with brace as Denmark close in on a spot in the Nations League quarterfinals.

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Raphinha sees red as Brazil stunned by Japan while Argentina’s post-Messi era starts with defeat

Loss in Singapore marred by unruly end to friendly Argentina beaten 2-1 by Uruguay in Buenos Aires Raphinha was sent off as Brazil crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Japan in their international friendly in Singapore. The Barcelona captain had been substituted after 71 minutes, but was shown a red card after protesting against Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s stoppage-time winner on the touchline. The Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was also sent off in a fractious ending to the match. Japan went 2-0 up inside 20 minutes through Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura. Vinicius Junior reduced the deficit in the 33rd

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Raphinha sees red as Brazil stunned by Japan while Argentina’s post-Messi era starts with defeat

Loss in Singapore marred by unruly end to friendly Argentina beaten 2-1 by Uruguay in Buenos Aires Raphinha was sent off as Brazil crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Japan in their international friendly in Singapore. The Barcelona captain had been substituted after 71 minutes, but was shown a red card after protesting against Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s stoppage-time winner on the touchline. The Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was also sent off in a fractious ending to the match. Japan went 2-0 up inside 20 minutes through Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura. Vinicius Junior reduced the deficit in the 33rd

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EU calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza

The EU said that “Israel must enable the work of the UN and its agencies" after the group was blocked access into Gaza.

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How does Iran view shift in US approach after JD Vance ordered away?

Washington believes maritime blockade, overland border disruptions, air restrictions and isolating sanctions are working

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Mesh masks, Nana’s lampshade and the other Beck: what to watch for at Eurovision Asia

The first ever Eurovision Asia song contest takes place in Thailand on Saturday, and it won’t disappoint those hoping for some bizarre acts The first ever Eurovision Asia is being held in Thailand on Saturday. The event is a more compact affair than the European version has become, and with only 11 countries competing, it isn’t a straightforward cultural import. None of the entrants have gone near wacky Eurovision vibes such as having a singing turkey or banana-eating wolves. Restrictive attitudes to homosexuality in some of the countries where the show will be broadcast have also tempered the

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Mesh masks, Nana’s lampshade and the other Beck: what to watch for at Eurovision Asia

The first ever Eurovision Asia song contest takes place in Thailand on Saturday, and it won’t disappoint those hoping for some bizarre acts The first ever Eurovision Asia is being held in Thailand on Saturday. The event is a more compact affair than the European version has become, and with only 11 countries competing, it isn’t a straightforward cultural import. None of the entrants have gone near wacky Eurovision vibes such as having a singing turkey or banana-eating wolves. Restrictive attitudes to homosexuality in some of the countries where the show will be broadcast have also tempered the

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Masterpieces haunted by brutal past could send records tumbling at Sotheby’s

Van Gogh and Cézanne paintings among magnificent collection stained by allegations of abduction and killing Twelve rarely seen masterpieces glowing with life and beauty will go on sale at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday. The collection, which resembles a miniature Courtauld gallery, includes Van Gogh’s towering chestnut tree, Monet’s shimmering vista of the Tuileries and Paul Cézanne’s Arlequin, a portrait of his son in a red and black diamond-patterned costume whose angularity pushes into abstraction and must have inspired Picasso’s Harlequins. Continue reading...

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Masterpieces haunted by brutal past could send records tumbling at Sotheby’s

Van Gogh and Cézanne paintings among magnificent collection stained by allegations of abduction and killing Twelve rarely seen masterpieces glowing with life and beauty will go on sale at Sotheby’s in New York on Wednesday. The collection, which resembles a miniature Courtauld gallery, includes Van Gogh’s towering chestnut tree, Monet’s shimmering vista of the Tuileries and Paul Cézanne’s Arlequin, a portrait of his son in a red and black diamond-patterned costume whose angularity pushes into abstraction and must have inspired Picasso’s Harlequins. Continue reading...

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Three killed in Russia as Ukraine claims US floated NATO membership option

Zelenskyy says the US asked for the first time whether Kyiv would cede land to Moscow in exchange for the NATO bid.

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Sabalenka crashes out of season-ending WTA Finals after losing to Svitolina

World number two Sabalenka's season came to a disappointing end after she failed to reach the WTA Finals semifinals.

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England ready to play first Test in Zimbabwe since bad-tempered 1996 tour

ECB commits in principle to match in Victoria Falls Drawn Test 30 years ago left David Lloyd fuming England are set to play their first Test match in Zimbabwe since the infamous David Lloyd “we flippin’ murdered ’em!” series in 1996 in the next edition of the International Cricket Council’s future tours programme, covering 2027 to 2031. During discussions with Zimbabwe Cricket at the ICC’s quarterly meeting in Bali this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board has committed in principle to visiting for a Test match during the next cycle, although a firm date has yet to be agreed. Continue rea

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England ready to play first Test in Zimbabwe since bad-tempered 1996 tour

ECB commits in principle to match in Victoria Falls Drawn Test 30 years ago left David Lloyd fuming England are set to play their first Test match in Zimbabwe since the infamous David Lloyd “we flippin’ murdered ’em!” series in 1996 in the next edition of the International Cricket Council’s future tours programme, covering 2027 to 2031. During discussions with Zimbabwe Cricket at the ICC’s quarterly meeting in Bali this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board has committed in principle to visiting for a Test match during the next cycle, although a firm date has yet to be agreed. Continue rea

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