April 20, 2025
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Six dead as massive waves strike Australian coastline

SYDNEY, April 20 — A fisherman has died after being swept off rocks near Sydney today, bringing the Easter weekend drowning toll to six as powerful waves lashed Australia’s east coast.‍

April 20, 2025
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Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik receive RM20,000 incentive for their Asian Championship victory.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — National badminton duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik returned home to a warm welcome and a well-earned reward.‍

April 19, 2025
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Gunfire Reported at Sri Lanka Church Ahead of Easter Bombing Anniversary; No Injuries, Security Heightened COLOMBO

COLOMBO, April 19 — A gunman opened fire at a church in Sri Lanka, police reported on Saturday, as the country remains on high alert, marking six years since the Easter Sunday bombings that killed hundreds.‍

April 19, 2025
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Trump Administration Plans to Reclassify Thousands of Federal Workers, Easing Process for Dismissals

WASHINGTON, April 19 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that his administration will move to reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers — a move that governance experts warn could pave the way for widespread layoffs.‍

April 18, 2025
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‘It Was Always Liverpool’: Van Dijk Signs New Deal as Real Madrid Rumours Swirl Around Alexander-Arnold

LIVERPOOL, April 18 — Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club, putting an end to months of speculation about his future. The announcement comes just a week after Mohamed Salah extended his deal, and as the Reds edge closer to a potential Premier League title under new manager Arne Slot.‍

April 18, 2025
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Trump eases tone on Zelensky after false war allegations, says minerals agreement to be signed soon

WASHINGTON, April 18 — U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday, saying he does not hold him responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though he continued to offer sharp criticism of the pro-Western leader.‍