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Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

  • England defeated India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge, the largest T20 defeat margin in India's history
  • Pace bowlers Jofra Archer (3-29) and Josh Tongue (4-28) dismantled India's batting, restricting them to 76 all out in 11.4 overs
  • England leads the five-match series 2-0 and has already secured at least a series draw

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

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Huang Youlong lost $60m at Crown Perth in days

  • Tycoon Huang Youlong lost about $60million at Crown Perth within days.
  • Crown first refused credit over his existing gaming debts.
  • The 2015 losses sparked a Hong Kong court battle.

New court documents have revealed how Chinese-born Singaporean businessman Huang Youlong gambled away roughly $60million within days at Crown Perth, in what is understood to be one of the largest and fastest casino losses ever recorded in Australia. The details emerged from a judgement handed down by the…

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Prime Video’s Near-Perfect Fantasy Series Is So Good, It’s Saving an Entire Genre

  • Fantasy television has suffered from cancelled series and disappointing franchise conclusions, prompting concerns about the genre's viability
  • The Legend of Vox Machina's critical and audience success is credited with reversing the genre's recent decline
  • The show balances high-quality animation and humorous storytelling with mature characterisation and genuine dramatic stakes

The fantasy genre has had its ups and downs over the years, but Legend of Vox Machina has put it back on the upswing.

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Meccha Chameleon Reaches 15 Million Sales Milestone, Hints at Japanese Celebrity Collaboration

  • Viral hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon surpasses 15 million sales in under one month
  • Title sold 10 million copies in its opening 16 days, demonstrating sustained market interest
  • Developers tease imminent collaboration with renowned Japanese celebrity figure

The indie hide-and-seek title Meccha Chameleon has achieved extraordinary commercial momentum, surpassing 15 million units sold in less than 30 days. The game had already captured major market attention during its debut

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