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Statehood in Pakistan: rethinking social contract?
The most spectacular display of statehood, however, lies in Pakistan's VIP culture
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Internet access
Freelancers in Pakistan are among the most affected by VPN restrictions.
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And now scrabble
The refusal to grant visas to the scrabble team is a significant blow to players
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Unanimous resolve
The post-October-2023 Mideast is one of regression and revulsion.
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Skai Jackson reveals pregnancy just months after domestic battery case is dropped
Skai Jackson reveals her pregnancy after the recent dismissal of domestic battery allegations involving her boyfriend.
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US presses Israel for improvements in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
Blinken wrote to Israeli counterpart with a checklist of steps to address the worsening situation in Gaza
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World Bank, IMF pledge to work with Trump on climate aid for developing nations
COP29 aims to secure billions for clean energy and curb climate damage from major carbon-emitting nations like the US
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Sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes could be harmful
Long periods on the toilet can increase pressure on veins and blood vessels around the anus, leading to hemorrhoids
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Love, success, and more: the lowdown on Hania Aamir
Actor shared her thoughts in a rapid-fire session
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I just wanted to thank her: Juggun Kazim
Host clears the air about kissing ASP's hand
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Palestinian art under siege
A gallery in Amman hosts art smuggled from Gaza
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Italy sting exposes massive art forgery ring
Banksy among 2,100 fake works seized
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Suspect arrested in SRK case
Bollywood king received death threat last week
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A piece of cake, really
A foolproof first-timer's guide to cake decorating
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Can Trump stop the TikTok ban? ByteDance sale deadline looms amid legal battle
President-elect Trump may intervene to prevent a law banning TikTok if ByteDance doesn't sell by Jan. 19, 2025.
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Gucci Mane’s ex demands $20M, threatens to ‘flatline’ the rapper
Mac Bre-Z, Gucci Mane’s ex-girlfriend, publicly demands $20 million after recently accusing him of domestic violence.
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60% of Karachi's, 80% of Lahore's pollution caused by petrol, diesel emissions, claims report
The average lifespan in Pakistan has dropped by four years due to air pollution, says CAC Director Yasir Hussain
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CEO of Italian Sea Group says not liable for fatal sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht
Bayesian Yacht, chartered for up to $215,000 weekly, was famed for its luxury design and outstanding features
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Spain issues orange alert as Valencia region prepares for another storm
Weather department forecasts as much as 120 mm of torrential rain in 12 hours at the already affected towns
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UN chief urges world leaders to 'pay up' to avert climate-driven humanitarian crises
"We are in the final countdown to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and time is not on our side."
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Smog issue will take years to resolve as it's a 'decades-long' problem: Maryam Nawaz
CM Punjab says issue is complex, but provincial government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate its impact
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Russia's ties with China, North Korea, Iran pose global threat, warns NATO chief
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also showed concern over North Korea and Iran support to Russia in Ukraine war
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Lil Reese shares jail photo amid aggravated assault charges
Rapper shares new jail photo after assault arrest, with ‘Love Songs 4 the Streets’ playing in the background.
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Hush money case: Trump’s conviction temporarily delayed by New York judge
A New York state judge paused for a week further action on President-elect Donald Trump's conviction
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'Dear Pakistan, move to Karachi': Bilawal advises smog-hit Pakistanis
PPP chairman shares real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) readings from various cities across Pakistan on X
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Social Security to increase taxable maximum income for 2025 in US
Starting January 1, 2025, the taxable maximum income will rise to $176,100, up from the current threshold of $168,600
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Nawaz Sharif advises India to send cricket team to Pakistan in bid to improve relations
Ex-PM also stresses the importance of fostering good relationships with other neighbouring countries
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Iran, Russia link banking systems, allowing Iranian bank cards in Russia to bypass sanctions
Iranian banks have been excluded from SWIFT since 2018, limiting their access to global financial transactions
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Azerbaijan president slams Western critics of oil industry at COP29
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres took the stage to say that doubling down on fossil fuels was an absurd strategy
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Elon Musk calls to defund NPR after controversial video of network's CEO emerges
Elon Musk urges NPR defunding, sharing CEO Katherine Maher’s video where she questions truth’s role in society.
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Beijing urges Pakistan to permit Chinese security staff for protection of citizens
Interior ministry last week said both sides agree to develop a joint strategy to prevent similar incidents in future
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Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt hits severe turbulence, injuring 11 passengers
A Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence while travelling over the Atlantic
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26 dead as bus carrying wedding party plunges into river in Gilgit
A total of 27 passengers were on board the coaster with only the bride surviving
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Netanyahu eyes West Bank annexation as Trump prepares for office, Israeli media reports
International law deems the West Bank and East Jerusalem "occupied" and labels all Jewish settlement-building illegal
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over abuse scandal
Welby faced resignation calls after a report found he took insufficient action against Church's most prolific abuser
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‘New Girl’s’ men reunite for People’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, sharing series memories
'New Girl' cast reunites for People’s Sexiest Man Alive issue, reflecting on show’s enduring charm and fan love.
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Omar Ayub demands dismissal of IG Punjab, IG jail, interior secretary over illegal detention
PTI leader also vowed to bring the matter to Parliament and write to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for further action
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France to sanction Israeli ambassador over arrest of consulate staff in Jerusalem
Israeli forces arrested two staff members of France's Consulate General in Jerusalem on Nov. 7.
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Connecticut teacher Annie Dunleavy suspended after threatening violence against Trump supporters
Chapman School in Cheshire removes teacher Annie Dunleavy after video of her threatening Trump supporters goes viral.
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Urdu to be exempted on medical grounds
Critics say IBCC's discriminatory decision risks further excluding the national language from school curricula
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Oman to host inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2
The tournament will offer new teams a chance at international glory
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35 killed as driver targets crowd in rage over divorce settlement in China
Police arrested 62-year-old man, who tried to flee but fell into a coma from self-inflicted injuries after the attack
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PBCC names 16-member squad for T20 Blind Cricket World Cup
Nisar Ali will lead the national team, while Badar Munir will serve as vice-captain
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Musiala unfazed by recent praise
German midfielder says he is putting in the work with an eye on the 2026 World Cup
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Michael Strahan faces backlash over hand position during anthem on Fox Veterans Day broadcast
Michael Strahan’s hand position during the national anthem sparks debate on Fox’s Veterans Day broadcast.
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Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day
Corporation says presenter will quit highlights programme at end of 2024-25 season
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Pakistani PhD student wins ‘Commonwealth Chemistry Award’ for research in health, wellbeing
A team led by Aqsa Arif successfully designed nanoparticles with Methylprednisolone prodrugs capabilities
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PGMOL suspend referee Coote
PGMOL investigating video circulating on social media
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Punjab proposes wedding ban from October to December to combat smog
The plan aims to reduce pollution through seasonal restrictions during the months with the worst air quality
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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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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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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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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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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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021


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