Australia
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sportsPat Cummins May Skip 2026 IPL to Prioritize Test Cricket and ODI World Cup
Australia captain Pat Cummins hints at missing next IPL season to focus on a packed Test schedule and the ODI World Cup.
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cryptoAustralia's First Retail Stablecoin Payment Settles on Base in Seconds
A digital wallet tap using AUDD stablecoin on Ethereum Layer 2 network Base completes transaction faster than traditional card rails.
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healthSocial Media Harmful as Smoking for Children, UK Doctors Warn
British doctors urge action against social media harm on children, comparing it to smoking and seatbelts as a top health concern.
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healthAustralia Reports First Diphtheria Death in Years as Outbreak Worsens
Australia confirms its first diphtheria death since 2018 amid the worst outbreak in decades, with 245 cases this year.
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sportsSchutt: 2026 T20 World Cup Will Be My Last ICC Campaign
Megan Schutt announces the 2026 T20 World Cup as her final ICC campaign, aiming for a title with Australia after back-to-back semi-final exits.
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worldSpearfisher Killed in Fatal Shark Attack on Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man died from a critical head injury while spearfishing near Cairns, Australia, marking the country's third shark fatality in 2026.
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healthInfant Gut Microbiome May Be Altered by Chlorinated Tap Water
A new Australian study finds chlorinated drinking water in infancy may increase antimicrobial resistance in the gut microbiome.
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sportsSam Kerr Leaves Chelsea: End of an Era After Six Trophy-Laden Seasons
Australia striker Sam Kerr departs Chelsea as a legend, leaving with 115 goals and five WSL titles.