Australia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protestsAustralia Day celebrated amid 'Invasion Day' protests

Australia Day celebrations are under way, marking the anniversary of the beginning of modern Australia - although thousands are attending "Invasion Day" protests instead.

Image copyrightEPAImage caption A Royal Australian Navy warship took part in the event, which marks the arrival of 11 British ships at Sydney Cove on 26

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India relocates crocodiles at world's tallest statue in GujaratIndia relocates crocodiles at world's tallest statue in Gujarat
Image:Stunning visuals of the world's tallest statue

Indian officials have begun relocating some 300 crocodiles from a reservoir next to the world's tallest statue to allow a seaplane service for visitors.

The animals, some around 3m (9ft) long, are being lured into metal cages and sent elsewhere in the western state of Gujarat.

But conservationists

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China's economic slowdown explainedChina's economic slowdown explained
China's economic slowdown explained - TheIndianSubcontinent News

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TheIndianSubcontinent journalist Ging Ginanjar: A giant of Indonesia's battle for press freedomTheIndianSubcontinent journalist Ging Ginanjar: A giant of Indonesia's battle for press freedom
Image copyrightErik PrasetyaImage caption Ging Ginanjar (third from the left) on trial in an Indonesian court on 20 May 1998

The sudden death of TheIndianSubcontinent Indonesia's Ging Ginanjar at 54 has sparked many public tributes. The grief isn't just about the loss of a popular editor, Ging was known for the

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Asian Cup: South Korea knocked out by Qatar in quarter-finalsAsian Cup: South Korea knocked out by Qatar in quarter-finals
Qatar had never reached the semi-finals before

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will return from the Asian Cup earlier than anticipated after his South Korea team were surprisingly knocked out by Qatar in the quarter-finals.

2022 World Cup hosts Qatar reached the final four for the first time thanks to Abdelaziz Hatim's late winner.

Son played the

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Bungaree: Indigenous man who helped Flinders explore AustraliaBungaree: Indigenous man who helped Flinders explore Australia
Image copyrightAlamyImage caption Bungaree was a well-loved figure in early Sydney, but is now largely forgotten

There was much excitement when the remains of Captain Matthew Flinders were discovered beneath London's Euston Station.

It was another chance to tell the tale of the brave English sailor who completed

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