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worldChilean Woman Accused of Pinochet-Era Abductions Loses Extradition Fight in Australia
A 72-year-old Chilean woman, accused of kidnapping and torturing dissidents during Augusto Pinochet's regime, has failed in her bid to avoid extradition from Australia.
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worldAustralian War Hero Ben Roberts-Smith Arrested for Alleged Afghanistan War Crimes
Former Australian Defence Force soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, awarded the Victoria Cross, faces five war crime charges related to killings in Afghanistan.
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sportsRichardson Wins Stawell Gift Sprint from Scratch
American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson claims victory at Australia's historic Stawell Gift race with adjusted time of 13.15 seconds.
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sportsDwarshuis Eyes Regular Spot as Starc's Exit Opens Door for Australian Pace
Ben Dwarshuis targets a permanent spot in Australia's T20 pace attack following Mitchell Starc's retirement, amid fierce competition from rising pacers and high-stakes franchise cricket.
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cryptoCoinbase Advances Crypto Custody Goals with OCC Approval
Coinbase receives conditional OK from OCC for national trust charter, positioning it as a regulated crypto custodian.
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sportsNils Nielsen Resigns as Japan Women’s Soccer Coach After Asian Cup Victory
Nils Nielsen steps down as Japan women's national team coach following Asian Cup triumph and World Cup qualification.
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sportsAustralia, Japan Slam AFC Over Gender Pay Inequality
Women's Asian Cup finalists criticize the AFC for ignoring gender pay issues. They call on FIFA to meet its equal prize money target for 2027.
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financeCentral Banks Mostly Hold Rates Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Global central banks maintain cautious stance amid Middle East conflict, oil price volatility, and inflation concerns.