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Is judicial decay behind immolation of societal ethos and civil chaos?
Denial of justice is one of the fundamental causes behind this reprehensible route.
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Well-deserved champions, but
There is thus little denying that under India, the ICC integrity is at stake.
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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Layers of false pretenses
The impact of USAID cuts has been, and is being, discussed in numerous articles, op-eds and analyses.
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Rs25,000 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
Winners can claim their prizes by submitting their original bond and valid identification at National Savings branches
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies at 63
Harry Potter and Doctor Who star Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at 63, his husband confirmed on Facebook.
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Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols
Lisa of Blackpink reveals her favorite Taylor Swift karaoke song and the first K-pop idols she looked up to as a teen.
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UN condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, warns of 'dire consequences' for civilians
Israel has cut aid and electricity to Gaza, disconnecting power to a desalination plant to increase pressure on Hamas
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Prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case 'confesses'
The investigation report of the prime suspect, Armaghan, was obtained by Express News.
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announce pregnancy, expecting first child
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on Instagram.
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Celine Dion warns fans about fake AI-generated songs circulating online
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated songs falsely using her voice and urges caution against digital deepfakes.
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Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
He announced the cancellation of 5,200 USAID contracts, with 1,000 programs to be restructured
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Elon Musk blames ‘massive cyberattack’ for repeated X outages
Elon Musk claims X suffered a "massive cyberattack" as thousands of users reported outages and login failures.
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President urges salary hikes, tax cuts in upcoming budget
Zardari also called for job creation and lower energy costs for the relief of ordinary people in next budget.
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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair Collection
Magic: The Gathering's SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair drops March 25, featuring iconic characters and memes.
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PM Shehbaz assures Bilawal on addressing PPP's canal project concerns
PM stresses importance of cooperation between federal and provincial govts to ensure a brighter future for the country
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NADRA launches Pakistan's first 'Dematerialised Digital Identity Card'
Interior minister lauds digital identity card launch, calling it major step towards digital identity transformation.
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Elon Musk's X faces major outage, disrupting service in US and UK
Reports of X's outage surged to 40,000 in the US and over 10,800 in the UK, according to Downdetector.com
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The WhatsApp Republic: Economics of Digital Noise
The writer is an economist based in Islamabad. Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com
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Find out what your ring finger says about your personality
Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.
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Indian student dies after avoiding food for over a year due to fear of weight gain
Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.
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Russia, China and Iran strengthen military ties with annual naval exercises
The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances
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American Idol judges stunned as Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell joins son’s audition
Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.
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Javeria Saud shuts down critic questioning Sarfaraz Ahmed's English speaking skills
Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed
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Over 30 injured after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off English coast
An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off northeastern England, setting both vessels on fire, with thick smoke seen
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Netflix concerned as ratings for Meghan Markle's new show drop, raising doubts about season two
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan receives poor reviews, leading to concerns over contract renewal.
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Omar Ayub slams PPP leadership, accuses govt of corruption and failure
Opposition leader also criticises govt's handling of the economy, claiming corruption had reached unprecedented levels
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ICC Champions Trophy 'Team of the Tournament' excludes Pakistani players
India leads with six players, followed by New Zealand with four, and Afghanistan with two.
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Syria declares end of military operation against Assad loyalists
Nearly 1,500 killed in Syria since Thursday, with most casualties being civilians, reports the Syrian Observatory
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ICC issues statement after PCB officials' absence at Champions Trophy final
PCB officials expressed their frustration over being overlooked during the ceremony.
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Pakistan to mark 'Day of Protection of Sanctity of Prophethood' on March 15
Ministry of Religious Affairs’ spokesperson says initiative seeks to curb the rise of blasphemy incidents.
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PM urges collaboration for better outreach of Ramadan relief package
Shehbaz Sharif says only 20% of funds withdrawn from digital wallets, blaming low awareness for the poor uptake.
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Karachi records first death from Naegleria fowleri this year
Initial symptoms include severe headaches, fever, nausea, neck stiffness, and unconsciousness, often leading to death
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Sindh announces advance salaries for govt employees before Eid
Notification issued by the provincial government confirms that the advance salaries will be disbursed on March 21
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Hailey Bieber denies liking TikTok post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Hailey Bieber’s rep denies TikTok influencer's claim that she liked a post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.
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Ravindra Jadeja shuts down retirement rumours after Champions Trophy win
Ravindra Jadeja dismissed retirement rumours with a viral 4-word post after India's Champions Trophy 2025 win.
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Struggling with Hair Fall? 6 Health Issues That Could Be Behind the Breakage
Here's what might be causing it.
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March Madness Bracket 2025: SIUE secures 1st NCAA tournament automatic bid
SIUE earns first automatic bid for March Madness bracket 2025 with OVC title win. NCAA tournament field updates.
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SBP maintains key interest rate at 12%
Since June 2024, the SBP has reduced the policy rate by a total of 1,000 basis points (bps)
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More is More! 9 Colourful Manicure Ideas to Cheer Yourself Up
Nude nails? We don't know her!
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Zardari criticises unilateral canal decision in Parliament, warns of pressure on federation
Opposition raised slogans and held up placards, disrupting the session as soon as the president began speaking.
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Aaron Judge addresses Gerrit Cole injury as Yankees face uncertain season
Aaron Judge reassures Yankees fans as Gerrit Cole battles elbow discomfort, raising concerns over team’s 2025 season.
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Twitter outage affects users globally, cause still unclear
Twitter outage affects users globally for over 30 minutes, cause unclear; Elon Musk has yet to comment.
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Eidul Fitr 2025: Railway fares to be slashed
Railway minister assured that improvements in railway services would soon be visible.
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With ‘Run It Up’, Hanumankind has proven he is not just an Indian rapper, but a rapper from India
The chenda plays, the bells ring and 'the sun is up' once again for the ‘Big Dawgs’ singer
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Rebecca Gayheart requests to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane seven years after initial filing
Rebecca Gayheart asks to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane after seven years.
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Mohsin Naqvi celebrates Pakistan's successful hosting of CT, gets criticised on social media
Fans criticise PCB over host team’s exit from tournament without winning a single match.
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Civil society, activists move Supreme Court against 26th Amendment
Petitioners contend that it undermines separation of powers and weakens legal protections against human rights abuses.
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Liverpool, Adidas agree multi-year kit deal from 2025
Liverpool FC will reunite with Adidas in a multi-year deal, replacing Nike as the club’s official supplier from 2025.
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HRCP flags shrinking civic space, judicial concerns in annual report
Report highlights use of legal and institutional mechanisms to curb dissent, including cybercrime and anti-terror laws
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10 found dead in Karachi due to intense heat
CM Murad expresses deep sorrow over deaths, urges citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity
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Rising medicine costs push patients to brink
Patients across major cities struggle as drug prices surge under weak oversight and global supply pressures
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16 Pakistani entrepreneurs, business leaders join SelectUSA Investment Summit
US Chargé d’Affaires welcomes Pakistani delegates, calling summit a premier event promoting foreign investment in US
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IHC issues detailed verdict in One Constitution Avenue case, rules buyers have no legal claim to ownership
Court directs investors to seek redress from the appropriate forum
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Fact check: Videos of spectators chanting slogans in favour of Imran during HBL PSL 11 final are old, doctored
Analysis found mismatched audio and video, with unsynced lip movements and facial expressions in clip
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£190m case: IHC disposes of Imran, Bushra's sentence suspension appeals, sets May 7 for main appeals
Court disposes of their applications for suspension of sentence, declaring them infructuous
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Bilawal hails national unity, armed forces' role against India during Marka-e-Haq
Sindh CM says Pakistan 'does not want war' but will never compromise on its defence
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FM Dar, Iranian counterpart discuss regional situation, peace efforts
Araghchi thanks Pakistan for its constructive role, mediation efforts between the parties
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Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from seized ship MV Touska: FO
Iranian ship will also be backloaded to Pakistani territorial waters for return to its original owners after repairs
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Tremors felt in Islamabad after 5.2-magnitude quake near Tajikistan border: PMD
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed
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One year on, military courts convicts await right to appeal
May, 2025 judgment explicitly directed govt and Parliament to address this deficiency
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IHC to hear Imran X account plea today
Will take up petition for Bushra's treatment under personal physician
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Achakzai links Imran access to deescalation
Says those controlling jail meetings hold key to easing tensions
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President Zardari signs PIA assets ordinance
Ordinance aims to fulfil legal requirements for PIA assets transfer
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Oil up as US-Iran deal remains elusive
Brent crude futures were up $1.22, or 1.1%, to $109.39 a barrel at 0909 GMT after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Bulls take centre stage as KSE-100 up 3,000 points
Hopes of US–Iran peace pact, stable oil prices keep market in green territory
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City in US injures 10, more feared
No suspects were in custody following the shooting just after 9pm at a party at Arcadia Lake
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Iran reviewing US peace proposal, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Hormuz after Trump says US to help stranded ships
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Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says
Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted
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Three cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Rodent-borne virus strikes expedition ship off Cape Verde, leaving three dead and three ill aboard MV Hondius
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Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
Giuliani, 81, garnered acclaim for his response to September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack
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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
West Bengal seen as crucial contest between Modi's BJP, Mamata Banerjee's TMC
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King Charles grasped 'opportunity' on US trip, palace says
King urged the importance of NATO and called for a 'just and lasting peace' in Ukraine
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Detention of two flotilla activists extended
Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists -- two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning
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Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
Comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric
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UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district
Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says US response to 14-point proposal received through Pakistan, under review
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says 'at this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations'
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ADB launches $70b plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Plan includes $50b for Pan Asia Power Grid initiative and $20b for tech and digital projects
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Swedish coast guard seizes suspected false flag tanker in Baltic Sea
Coast Guard says ship, with unclear destination with no cargo and on EU and UK sanctions lists
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Pope to meet US secretary of state at Vatican next week: report
First Leo-US cabinet meeting in nearly a year set for Thursday, source says amid criticism from Trump
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New Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in southern Lebanon
Three killed in airstrike on Safad al-Battikh, Lebanon, state news agency reports
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli











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