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Sri Lankan star Rumesh Pathirage’s javelin broken ahead of Asian Games Pathirage’s javelins, which he used to throw world-best distance, were broken on his flight back from Budapest. Sri Lanka’s…

Von der Leyen told the EU’s State of the Union address that the bloc and Canada “see the world with the same eyes”, including on topics ranging from AI, to…

At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line At least seven others have also been injured in an attack near the city of Nikopol in southeastern…

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes. Kosovo’s former…

US charges five people over alleged Russian plots Prosecutors said that the group worked on behalf of Russian intelligence services to carry out attacks and murders around the world. US…

Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief Webb Howard Webb says the referees’ body is disappointed with the decision to allow Haaland’s goal against Manchester United.…

News US House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join in favour For a third time, the US House approved a war powers resolution, halting Trump’s ability to continue…

Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office Pyongyang blew up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office building in June 2020 after days of rising tensions. A view…

EXPLAINER What’s the Pinglu Canal, China’s new gateway to Southeast Asia? China’s first modern river-to-sea canal could significantly cut down time and costs of trade to Southeast Asia. A bridge…