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Dengue risk rises along with Covid
People avoiding hospitals, lax surveillance may be affecting data
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Gas firms to curtail supply to CNG stations, industry
Domestic, export-oriented industrial consumers will face no disruption in winter
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Tanzanian tea import can save millions
Tourism companies of Pakistan invited to start operations in Tanzania
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Industries oppose new tariff formula
Gas utility wants to collect tariff based on full capacity irrespective of volumes
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First fish cargo transshipped to China
Dawood terms it encouraging that will increase activities at Gwadar Port
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Bitcoin dives as red hot rally hits buffers
Bitcoin dives as red hot rally hits buffers
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HMC seeks tie-up with private sector
MD says HMC products can find good markets in African, other countries
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Court dismisses appeal to transfer accused’s bail pleas
Court dismisses appeal to transfer accused’s bail pleas
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Irregularities stir hornet’s nest in college education department
Concerns grow about unscrupulous officers, dept moves to re-empower government college principals
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Maradona’s death plunges Lyari into grief
Though many of Karachi’s footballers never saw him play live, their love for him runs deep
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CDA approves palm cultivation on coast
Sindh govt looks to turn 220 micro-islands of Thatta into 'tourist resorts'
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No lack of beds for Covid patients: health dept
Sindh sees over 1,400 fresh coronavirus cases, 19 more deaths
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Sindh relaxes pandemic SOPs
Market timings extended till 8pm; Fridays no longer off
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Shining a light on SHEros
They are women heroes who have done something remarkable and fought back against violence or social taboos
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Deaths from terrorism decline for fifth year in a row
2020 Global Terrorism Index says Pakistan seventh most-impacted country
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AstraZeneca CEO says co likely to run new global trial on Covid-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca is facing tricky questions about its success rate that could hinder chances of getting speedy approval
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US top court bars New York from imposing Covid restrictions on places of worship
The top US court says the measures violated the First Amendment's protection of the free exercise of religion
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Danish PM in tears after visiting mink farmer whose animals were culled
The order was given after authorities found Covid-19 outbreaks at hundreds of mink farms
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America celebrates scaled-back Thanksgiving as Covid-19 surges
Despite official advice to stay home for holiday, nearly 6 million Americans traveled by air from Friday to Wednesday
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Foreign exchange: SBP reserves rise $484m to $13.4b
Increase comes due to government’s official inflows
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Indian fans gather to mourn Maradona - the man who divided a soccer-mad city
In an otherwise cricket-crazed country, Kolkata, the states of Kerala and Goa have long had large soccer followings
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Oil rally stalls on signs of more supply, demand doubts
Earlier, rally driven by optimism Covid-19 vaccines will revive fuel demand
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Dozens jailed for life over Turkey's 2016 coup
They were convicted of murder, attempting to violate the constitutional order and attempting to assassinate Erdogan
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Australia to dismiss at least 10 soldiers over Afghan killings: ABC
Decision comes after a report found credible evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan
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India's NSE warned Future Retail of action over disclosures on Amazon dispute
Future Retail has been locked in a bitter dispute with Amazon over its $3.4 billion retail assets deal with Reliance
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Argentines file in for Diego Maradona's wake in Buenos Aires
People passed in front of the coffin that was draped with the Argentine flag and his number 10 jersey
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US envoy to Iran says more sanctions coming, urges Biden to maintain leverage
Biden says he will return US to the Obama-era deal if Iran resumes compliance.
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Out of Covid isolation, British PM to give news conference
The premier will brief about local restrictions after the end of monthlong national lockdown, finance minister says
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Cyclone Nivar slams into southern India causing five deaths
Tens of thousands of people evacuated from low-lying areas of Tamil Nadu ahead of the storm’s landfall, minister says
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Dinosaur-era bird with scythe-like beak sheds light on avian diversity
Birds evolved from small feathered dinosaurs about 150 million years ago
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India records 44,489 new coronavirus cases
India’s coronavirus tally now stands at 9.27 million
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'FIFA should retire No. 10 shirt after Maradona death'
Argentinean superstar was regarded as one of the greatest players of all time
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How Maradona's 'Hand of God' quote went round the world
The goal for Argentina and the quote by the football great became the most iconic sporting comment of all time
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Maradona, football legend, was a champion of Latin America's left
Argentine football great suffered a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires on Wednesday
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'An immense sadness': Argentina mourns death of Maradona
President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning after the Argentine died following a heart attack
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Bullet point previews of Premier League matches
Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the 10th round of the league fixtures from Nov. 27-30
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Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona
"Today the world of sports in general and football in particular has a void"
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Maradona had greatness but no sportsmanship: England's Shilton
Keeper was in goal for England during their World Cup quarter-final in Mexico where the 'Hand of God' goal happened
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Lacklustre Liverpool slump to 2-0 loss to Atalanta
Serie A club became the first Italian side to win at Anfield since Udinese in the Europa League in October 2012
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Real leave Inter close to exit after Vidal sees red
Madrid defeated the Italian club 2-0, thanks to goals from Eden Hazard and Rodrygo to be second in Group B
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Bitcoin price drops more than $1,000 in Asian trade
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, was the last trading around $17,700
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NAB recovered Rs363b in last two years
The anti-graft watchdog received 75,268 complaints, out of which 66,838 complaints were disposed of
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‘Enforce SOPS, instead of closing shops’
ICCI president says early closure will create more rush in markets
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SOPs announced for buses, vans
People operating bus, wagon stands instructed to implement social distancing at stands, in vehicles
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Project launched to promote sports
Rawalpindi first district in Pakistan to adopt Global Active Cities Project
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GLOF-II project to be expanded to three K-P valleys
Key activities in 2021 will include development of small-scale infrastructure, irrigation channel repairs
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Antimicrobial resistance termed a silent pandemic
AMR Week observed by National Institute of Health, World Health Organisation
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No trophies in Punjab for hunters so far
Govt has yet to issue a schedule, quota for trophy hunting in the province
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Inauguration of underpass put off again
According to sources, Punjab CM Usman Buzdar will inaugurate the underpass
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Legal battle erupts over spiritual leader’s tomb
Sons of deceased shifted grave, breather's challenged the act before a magistrate
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Pro-Khalistan group shares ‘Pakistan-Khalistan zindabad’
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun urges students to question their parents serving in the Indian army.
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Najam Sethi explains Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine and stance on no-first-use
Sethi made the remarks during a televised interview with Indian journalist Karan Thapar.
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Pakistan Army responds to Indian firing at LoC
Pakistan’s military leadership reaffirmed its commitment to defending the country’s territorial integrity
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Delhi planning military action in '24-36 hours'
'India apparently decided to tread the dangerous path of irrationality and confrontation'
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Pakistan’s current account to stay in surplus through FY25: FinMin Aurangzeb
Officials said macro indicators show signs of stability as budget planning for FY26 gets underway
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Gas cylinder explosion in Lahore kills five
Following the incident, Lahore DIG Operations ordered an immediate sweep of the area
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Lahore launches traffic kiosks to ease licensing and public access
New system brings traffic services to public spaces while improving conditions for field staff.
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YouTuber Ducky Bhai gets protective bail in reckless driving case
The court directed the content creator to appear before the relevant trial court by May 5.
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Gilgit, Skardu flights cancelled as Pakistan steps up air monitoring
Air traffic control monitoring all flight movements, including foreign airlines transiting through Pakistani airspace.
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Poultry cartel fined Rs150m for inflating chick prices via WhatsApp
Senior officials of a poultry association were also implicated in the price manipulation scheme.
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Temperatures in Pakistan may hit record 50°C: report
Experts link severe heat to ongoing global climate warming trends.
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SBP to announce monetary policy on May 5
Financial institutions expect a moderate rate cut to support economic recovery.
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Pakistan eyes Chinese expertise in telemedicine, pharma tech
Mustafa Kamal called technology transfer “essential” for Pakistan’s long-term healthcare sustainability
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Indian Rafale jets retreat after detection by PAF near LoC
Security sources said Indian jets were patrolling over IIOJK when PAF aircraft detected and responded.
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Rain, thunderstorms expected in parts of country until May 4: PMD
Some areas may experience heavy showers and hailstorms: PMD
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Gold prices tumble globally and locally
The price of gold per 10 grams decreased by Rs 2,915, reaching Rs 296,467.
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Pakistan’s current account to stay in surplus through FY25: FinMin Aurangzeb
Officials said macro indicators show signs of stability as budget planning for FY26 gets underway
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PSX sheds over 3,500 points amid Pakistan-India tensions
Heightened tensions between Pakistan and India after the Pahalgam attack have weighed on the stock market.
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Poultry cartel fined Rs150m for inflating chick prices via WhatsApp
Senior officials of a poultry association were also implicated in the price manipulation scheme.
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Electricity prices may rise as hydropower output drops
Consumers brace for higher bills in May as costly fuel usage offsets quarterly relief
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Trump softens auto tariffs as US strikes first foreign trade deal
Trump's move follows warnings 25% import tariffs on auto parts can inflate consumer prices, disrupt production, jobs
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Govt expected to hold oil prices
.As diesel impacts inflation, the stable pricing offers some relief
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IMF to decide $2.3b package on May 9
New mission to arrive on May 14, approve next fiscal year's budget
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Power tariff surge spurs solar use
Solar's share in power generation was 14.3% in 2024, nearly double China's 8.4%
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IMF optimism, easing tension lift PSX
KSE-100 rebounds 808 points amid strong earnings, investor optimism
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First-ever digital FDI forum kicks off
Secures $700m investment on first day as over 30 ministers, 75 global investors, and 100 Pakistani tech firms unite
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Overseas investors seek major tax reforms
OICCI urges broader tax base, lower corporate rates, and end to super tax in budget 2025-26 proposals
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Kazakhstan to introduce direct flights, signs trade pacts
Aleem Khan stresses relaxed visa conditions as 13th IGC concludes with agreements on trade, transport, culture
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Market eyes 50-100bps rate cut on May 5
Some caution that fading base effects, rising imports may push inflation up, pressure current account, rupee
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Global military spending hits all-time high at $2.7 trillion in 2024: SIPRI
US and China responsible for nearly half of all global military expenditure last year, SIPRI report unveils.
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Veterans affairs at risk as Trump administration slashes federal budgets
History of innovation is under threat without long-term support for public science
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Rodeo icon 'Super Looper' Roy Cooper dies in tragic house fire at 69
Rodeo icon Roy Cooper, known as “The Super Looper,” dies at 69 after reported house fire at his Texas home.
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US to hold talks with Pakistan, India in 24 hours to ease tensions
Marco Rubio plans talks with Indian and Pakistani officials to defuse growing tensions.
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Runaway kangaroo causes shut down of Alabama interstate, causes traffic chaos
Kangaroo, which had escaped from its owner’s enclosure, was eventually tranquilised
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TikTok baker Brooke Bellamy denies plagiarism as cookbook faces scrutiny
Culinary creators stress the value of transparency and citation in recipe writing
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Iran, US to resume nuclear talks in Rome this Saturday
The new round of discussions builds on progress made during previous talks in Oman on April 12.
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M&S cyberattack by Scattered Spider halts online orders, disrupts operations
Breach disrupts contactless payments, gift card transactions and click & collect services.
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Harvard President apologises as campus reports reveal antisemitism, anti-muslim bias
Garber acknowledges university’s failure to uphold its standards of inclusion and condemned the prejudice reported.
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Hindutva music, demolitions in India fuel anti-Muslim sentiment post-Pahalgam attack
Labeling of Muslims as "illegal migrants" or "traitors" by nationalist groups deepens sense of alienation in India.
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David Horowitz, Muslim-hating conservative, dies at 86
David Horowitz, long criticised for Islamophobic rhetoric, has died at 86 following a battle with cancer.
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Israel releases Gaza health worker who survived deadly attack on medics in Rafah
Assaad al-Nassasra was one of only two survivors from an Israeli attack on March 23 in Rafah, which killed 15 medics.
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Hegseth 'proudly' terminates Pentagon's Women, Peace, and Security program
Despite its bipartisan origins, Hegseth criticizes program’s evolution claiming it has been “distorted & weaponised.”
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UK joins US in strikes targeting Houthis in Yemen
UK says action was necessary to uphold freedom of navigation and deter further threats
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Over 50,000 LA county workers strike over higher pay
Action follows expiration of previous contract in March, prompted by unresolved negotiations with county
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Marcus Thuram strikes in 30 seconds to set Champions League record
Thuram scores after 30 seconds as Inter Milan take early lead against Barcelona in Champions League semi-final.
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HBL PSL X: Raza, Rauf star as Lahore Qalandars thrash Islamabad United by 88 runs
Rauf ripped through Islamabad’s middle and lower order to claim 4 for 31, while Raza finished with 3 for 20
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HBL PSL's Indian TV crew expelled
23 crew members sent back to India via Wagah border
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Andy Jenkins receives 11-year ban for match-fixing and betting violations in professional darts
Darts player Andy Jenkins banned until 2034 after DRA finds him guilty of fixing 12 matches and betting.
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Rodeo icon 'Super Looper' Roy Cooper dies in tragic house fire at 69
Rodeo icon Roy Cooper, known as “The Super Looper,” dies at 69 after reported house fire at his Texas home.
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Golden Knights edge Wild in OT to take 3-2 lead in NHL playoffs
Brett Howden’s OT goal lifts Vegas over Minnesota 3-2 in Game 5 as Golden Knights take 3-2 series lead.
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Will Babar, Rizwan return to T20I squad for Bangladesh series?
Both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have not featured in a T20I for Pakistan since December 2024.
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Ali Tareen warns HBL PSL will struggle to retain foreign talent due to IPL clash
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen warns PSL risks losing top foreign talent due to direct scheduling clash with IPL.
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Jon Jones reportedly delaying UFC title fight, Tom Aspinall may face Ciryl Gane
Tom Aspinall may face Ciryl Gane at UFC 317 as Jon Jones delays heavyweight title unification fight plans.
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Khamzat Chimaev blasts Belal Muhammad, calls UFC champion 'pony'
Khamzat Chimaev calls Belal Muhammad a “pony” as both UFC stars gear up for title bouts and tease a future clash.
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HBL PSL reaches historic landmark of 300 matches played: PCB
HBL PSL celebrates 300th match milestone as Quetta Gladiators repeat history with win over Multan Sultans in Lahore.
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Shaq and Charles Barkley clash over Giannis Antetokounmpo altercation with Haliburton’s father after Bucks loss
Shaq and Barkley debated Giannis’ confrontation with Tyrese Haliburton’s father following Bucks’ playoff loss.
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Azhar Mahmood interested in becoming next Pakistan head coach
Azhar Mahmood confirms he will apply for Pakistan head coach job as PCB prepares for World Cup and Bangladesh series.
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Arsenal vs PSG 0-1: Dembélé stuns Gunners in UCL semi-final
Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal gives PSG a 1-0 win over Arsenal in Champions League semi-final first leg at Emirates.
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Antonio Rudiger banned for 6 games after heated exchange in Copa Del Rey final
Antonio Rudiger has been banned for six games after throwing an object at the referee during the Copa del Rey final.
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Celebrity chef Tomasz Jakubiak dies at 41 after battle with cancer
Tomasz Jakubiak, beloved Polish chef and MasterChef juror, dies at 41 after a tough battle with bone cancer.
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Lorde announces fourth studio album Virgin, releasing June 27
Lorde reveals her long-awaited fourth album Virgin, set for release on June 27, featuring new single "What Was That."
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Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, Virginia Giuffre’s family reveals her final letter
Virginia Giuffre’s final note urges unity for victims' rights and solidarity for sexual abuse survivors.
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Amal Clooney may be subjected to US travel ban following Trump’s new executive order
Amal Clooney could be hit with a US travel ban following new executive order targeting ICC war crimes investigation.
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F1 driver Jenson Button's wife vows never to return to UK after £250,000 worth of belongings stolen
Brittny Button speaks out about the theft incident of, saying, "It's just not safe anymore."
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Andy Jenkins receives 11-year ban for match-fixing and betting violations in professional darts
Darts player Andy Jenkins banned until 2034 after DRA finds him guilty of fixing 12 matches and betting.
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Rodeo icon 'Super Looper' Roy Cooper dies in tragic house fire at 69
Rodeo icon Roy Cooper, known as “The Super Looper,” dies at 69 after reported house fire at his Texas home.
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Michael Bolton opens up about glioblastoma diagnosis and his ongoing battle with brain cancer
Bolton shares his glioblastoma diagnosis and recovery journey, focusing on family support, humor, and resilience.
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'Weapons': Release date, cast, plot and all the latest updates about Zach Cregger's upcoming horror film
Zach Cregger’s horror film 'Weapons' starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin releases in cinemas and IMAX this summer.
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Kendrick Lamar brings out Playboi Carti in Atlanta for surprise performance during Grand National Tour
Kendrick Lamar shocked fans in Atlanta by inviting Playboi Carti to perform 'GOOD CREDIT' live on tour.
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Ed Sheeran launches ‘Teddy’s Old Phone’ archival Instagram with unseen photos of Taylor Swift, One Direction and more
Ed Sheeran shares decade-old photos on new Instagram ahead of ‘Old Phone’ single release.
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'Syrup Nails' are the sweetest summer trend — 11 styles to try now
This year’s glossiest obsession yet!
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Lil Durk faces bond setback as feds seize unreleased song in murder-for-hire investigation
Prosecutors seized Lil Durk’s unreleased track, citing lyrics as evidence in his ongoing murder-for-hire court battle.
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Shaq and Charles Barkley clash over Giannis Antetokounmpo altercation with Haliburton’s father after Bucks loss
Shaq and Barkley debated Giannis’ confrontation with Tyrese Haliburton’s father following Bucks’ playoff loss.
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Duolingo under fire for adopting AI-first strategy amid plans to replace contract workers
Duolingo's CEO announces shift to AI-first approach, phasing out contractors and integrating AI into hiring processes.