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China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation

China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation

(Corrects dateline to Aug 11) By Lucy Craymer SUVA, Fiji, Aug 11 (Reuters) - China's test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has exposed the limits of Pacific leaders' ambition to make the region an "Ocean of Peace", free from the crossfire of major-power rivalry.
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Thousands told to evacuate in British Columbia's wine region as wildfire grows

Thousands told to evacuate in British Columbia's wine region as wildfire grows

By Paige Taylor White and Nivedita Balu PENTICTON, British Columbia, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Thousands of residents in British Columbia's wine and orchard region were ordered to evacuate on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada nearly doubled in size overnight. 
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How “Gangsta’s Paradise” Became the No. 1 U.S. Single of 1995

How “Gangsta’s Paradise” Became the No. 1 U.S. Single of 1995

The song "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio, featuring L.V., is more than just a chart-topping hit from the 1990s; it is a cultural phenomenon that has...
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The Sydney Super Cup: a fan(?) perspective, Pt. 5

The Sydney Super Cup: a fan(?) perspective, Pt. 5

Hello to Roberto De Zerbi; goodbye to Sydney
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Dollar near two-month trough as US inflation data awaited

Dollar near two-month trough as US inflation data awaited

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hovered near a two-month low against major currencies on Monday as investors awaited this week's inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's rate path.
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Hilary Duff's Lucky Me Tour Marks Major Return with Philadelphia Concert

Hilary Duff's Lucky Me Tour Marks Major Return with Philadelphia Concert

Hilary Duff's Lucky Me Tour Marks Major Return with Philadelphia Concert
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Soccer-'Flawed' funding system behind silence of smaller nations in FIFA's civil war, says ex-PNG player

Soccer-'Flawed' funding system behind silence of smaller nations in FIFA's civil war, says ex-PNG player

By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Former Papua New Guinea international Alex Davani says some of the smaller football federations have kept quiet during FIFA's civil war because they fear losing the funding that is vital to their operations. 
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Aziz Ansari Announces 2026 Tour in Australia and New Zealand

Aziz Ansari Announces 2026 Tour in Australia and New Zealand

Aziz Ansari Announces 2026 Tour in Australia and New Zealand
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Australian shares dip as Westpac weighs on banks ahead of RBA decision

Australian shares dip as Westpac weighs on banks ahead of RBA decision

Aug 10 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped on Monday as losses in lender Westpac after its quarterly update weighed on financials, offsetting gains in miners ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy decision. The S&P/ASX 200 index was down 0.5% at 9,220.30 points, as of 0057 GMT.
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JBS and Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund Form $5 Billion Joint Venture

JBS and Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund Form $5 Billion Joint Venture

JBS and Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund Form $5 Billion Joint Venture
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British Columbia district declares state of emergency, issues evacuation orders as wildfire rages

British Columbia district declares state of emergency, issues evacuation orders as wildfire rages

TORONTO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - A state of emergency was declared by the district of Summerland, British Columbia, early Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire swept through western Canada, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Alumni Cruise in Sydney

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Alumni Cruise in Sydney

On August 6, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) marked its 20th anniversary with an alumni cruise event in Sydney Harbour. Over 100 alumni gathered at King Street Wharf for the first Southern Hemisphere stop in the university's 'Next Together' series. The event featured a two-and-a-half-hour cruise, allowing alumni to reconnect and network against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Professor Youmin Xi, Executive President of XJTLU, delivered a keynote address highlighting the university's growth from its inception in 2006 with just over 160 students to its current enrollment of over 26,000 students. The event also included speeches from alumni working in various sectors in Australia, emphasizing the importance of language skills and internship experience for career advancement.