August 4, 2025
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What 12-Year-Old Yu Zidi’s Breakout at the World Aquatics Championships Reveals About the Future of Swimming

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — At just 12 years old, China’s Yu Zidi delivered a remarkable debut at the World Aquatics Championships, reaching three individual finals and securing a relay medal—an eye-catching performance that stood out at a meet filled with record-breaking moments and fierce competition.‍

August 4, 2025
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Cambodia and Thailand Hold Talks in Malaysia Amid Fragile Ceasefire

BANGKOK, Aug 4 — Preliminary discussions between Thai and Cambodian defence officials began today in Malaysia, ahead of a key ministerial-level meeting scheduled for Thursday, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold a week after both nations agreed to halt hostilities.‍

August 4, 2025
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Australia to Increase Foreign Student Cap to 295,000 in 2026, Prioritising South-east Asian Applicants

SYDNEY, Aug 4 — Australia will increase its cap on foreign student admissions by 9 per cent to 295,000 in 2026, with a focus on applicants from South-east Asia, the government announced today.

August 3, 2025
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Ferrari claims first Hungary pole since 2017 as Leclerc narrowly beats McLaren pair

BUDAPEST, Aug 3 — Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari’s first pole position of the season on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

August 3, 2025
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‘I am an American’: U.S. court criticizes ICE for unlawfully detaining Los Angeles man

LOS ANGELES, Aug 3 — A US appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking immigration agents from conducting patrols in California that led to arbitrary detentions without reasonable suspicion of undocumented status.‍

August 3, 2025
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"A right, not a request": Victoria to legislate work-from-home entitlements, potentially saving Australians A$110 weekly

SYDNEY, Aug 3 — Victoria’s Premier has unveiled plans to make working from home a legal right, declaring it should be “a right, not a request.”‍