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The gold-smuggling Indonesian pilot who produced one of the country's most provocative girl bands

Indonesia is one of Australia's closest neighbouring countries, and yet how much is really known about its intricate past? Some of those gaps are being filled through the rediscovery of old music records.
Black and white photo of four different band members who are young Indonesian women holding guitars and a drum

Jake Fraser-McGurk stakes claim for World Cup call-up after blistering IPL knock

Just days before Australia name their T20 World Cup squad, Jake Fraser-McGurk makes an irresistible demand for a place with his latest staggering demonstration of batting pyrotechnics in the IPL.
Jake Fraser-McGurk completes a shot for the Delhi Capitals

De Minaur overwhelmed by resurgent Nadal and feverish Madrid crowd — including the King of Spain

Alex de Minaur misses the chance of a lifetime to beat Rafael Nadal on clay in successive tournaments, blown away by the rejuvenated, emotionally-charged Spanish great in the Madrid Open.
Rafael Nadal holds his arms up in celebration as the crowd goes wild

Israeli foreign minister says hostage deal would defer Rafah operation

Hamas is reviewing Israel's latest ceasefire proposal as it releases video of two Israeli hostages. 
a massive rubble of a house is behind two little girls crouching and talking

Nitasha Kaul had all the required papers to enter India but she was barred

As the biggest election in the world begins, academics and activists abroad have been barred from entering India after speaking out against Narendra Modi and policies of his government.
A woman with long black hair smiles at the camera in a selfie

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