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Sea, sand and stranded vehicles: on patrol with desert rescuers
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Sea, sand and stranded vehicles: on patrol with desert rescuers

Qatari volunteers respond to hundreds of calls for help each week.

Taiwan players go nuclear in Chinese invasion board game
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Taiwan players go nuclear in Chinese invasion board game

The challenge is to thwart attackers until friendly forces arrive.

RBA cuts rates for first time since Nov 2020
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RBA cuts rates for first time since Nov 2020

The bank pointed to the prospect of "significant" uncertainty abroad.

AFP 18 Feb 2025
Afghan wedding halls light up sombre Kabul nights
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Afghan wedding halls light up sombre Kabul nights

Celebrating a marriage is a cultural must, even if it means going deeply into debt.