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Power bank explodes, man catches fire at airport lounge

Staff rushed the man into a shower before paramedics treated his burns.

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Airport lounge evacuated after power‑bank ignites in pocket

Cruise guest dies after island hike in Australia

Body of traveller recovered the next day after she failed to board her ship

Police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old traveller who was stranded on Lizard Island, part of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Shreyas Iyer hospitalised after spleen injury in Sydney

Iyer hurt himself diving to dismiss Alex Carey during the third ODI against Australia

India's Shreyas Iyer (L) reacts in pain after falling on the ground while taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Alex Carey during the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025.

Murray cod swims 860km, smashing records

Scientists say the record swim reveals new insights into river health and fish behaviour

Understanding Murray cod allows researchers to adapt water flows to protect their environment.

Cummins ruled out of Perth Test, Smith to lead the side

Steve Smith takes charge as coach McDonald confirms pacer’s progress is on track

Pat Cummins

Pakistani cricketers cleared to play in Big Bash League

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and others confirmed for BBL 2024–25 after NOC approval

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan (L) and Babar Azam

Sharma, Kohli deny Australia a whitewash in ODI series

Sharma made an unbeaten 121 off 125 balls with 13 fours and 3 sixes and Kohli scored 74

India's Rohit Sharma (L) celebrates with his teammate Virat Kohli after scoring a century during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025.

Injury woes mount for India: Iyer joins growing list

India face fresh injury worries as Nitish Kumar Reddy and Arshdeep Singh also miss out

India's Shreyas Iyer falls on the ground after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Alex Carey during the third ODI match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on October 25, 2025.

Unexpected guest: Crocodile spotted in resort pool

Guests stay calm as wildlife officers safely remove the surprise swimmer from luxury hotel

Crocodile cools off in luxury resort pool in Australia as guests sunbathe nearby

There’s definitely pressure, Hayden on Kohli, Rohit

India begin three-match ODI series against Australia from Sunday

India’s ODI leadership changes as Shubman Gill takes charge; Rohit and Kohli’s future in focus.

Watch: Team India train hard for Australia challenge

BCCI shares glimpse of high-energy practice ahead of first ODI in Perth

India’s tour of Australia features three ODIs followed by five T20Is.

Australia vs India T20I at MCG sold out 3 weeks early

Fans rush to secure seats as ticket demand hits record highs across the summer series

A view of Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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