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Sydney pharmacist has luxury mansion, cars frozen by AFP

SYDNEY, Australia - A pharmacist has been charged after allegedly defrauding the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) of more than $10 million, leading authorities to seize over $20 million in assets, including a luxury mansion, two Ferraris, two Lamborghinis, a McLaren, and seven BMWs The Australian Federal Police (AFP) launched an investigation in February 2023 following a tip-off from the Department of Health and Aged

Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian forces.

The announcement came from prosecutors in a part of eastern Ukraine that Russia controls.

The man, Oscar Jenkins, was found guilty of being a mercenary and taking part in fighting against Russian troops from March to December 2024.

According to Australian news

Wuhan Jiangda beats Melbourne City to win inaugural AFC Women's Champions League

WUHAN, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Wuhan Jiangda etched their name in history by claiming the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League title in dramatic fashion, defeating Australia's Melbourne City 5-4 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw in the final here on Saturday.

Melbourne City broke the deadlock in the 75th minute when Shelby McMahon headed home from a free-kick. Wuhan Jiangda appeared to be heading fo

(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-FOOTBALL-AFC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-FINAL (CN)

(250524) -- WUHAN, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shuang (R) of Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC vies for the ball during the final between Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC of China and Melbourne City FC of Australia at the 2024/2025 AFC Women's Champions League in Wuhan, China, May 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

Shubman Gill named India's new Test captain as BCCI announces squad for England series

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 24 (ANI): Right-hand batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain for India while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy in the longest format, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced squad for the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England on Saturday.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the Men's selection

China Sports Weekly (5.18-5.24)

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Zhejiang Lions beat Beijing Ducks to win club's first-ever CBA title

After defeating the Beijing Ducks 125-118 in Game 6 to win the best-of-seven finals 4-2 on May 20, the Zhejiang Lions claimed their first-ever Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) title in the club's 20-year history.

"The

Partnering with China brings development, growth opportunities, global businesses say

by Xinhua writer Wu Qiong, Yang Shiyan

BEIJING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The steady drum of rain against umbrellas fills the air as sleek black sedans glide to a halt outside the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Thursday afternoon. Business and trade leaders worldwide streamed into the lobby for a much-anticipated trade summit.

During their brief pauses for the throng of journalists shouting questions, wo

IPL 2025: Stand-in captain Jitesh outlines why RCB's defeat against SRH is "positive sign" before playoffs

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 24 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma believes their thumping 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad is a 'good sign' because it allows them to check and analyse ahead of their final group stage fixture and playoff clash in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The eliminated Sunrisers took away RCB's golden opportunity to dethr

"Amazing player to watch": Atherton impressed by Brook's swift attack

Nottingham [UK], May 23 (ANI): Former England cricketer Michael Atherton is mesmerised by 'amazing player' Harry Brook's enchanting outing with the bat on the second day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

After England's top-order troika, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope notched a century each. Brook came in and added the firepower with his swashbuckling 58 from 50 deliveries, laced wit

Shami's unlikely to feature in India's squad for England tour; Medical report likely to determine selection

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): India's seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami is unlikely to board the plane to England for the upcoming five high-stakes Tests, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Shami, who is fit to bowl for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), hasn't necessarily built up the required workload for the high demands of Test cricket, according to E