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Elite capture and climate justice in Pakistan
The biggest problem is that the public doesn't understand its role in fighting climate change.
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Bangladesh: dynastic politics and newly-founded NCP
The NCP's slogan of a 'Second Republic' appeals to the people of Bangladesh.
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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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Sindh bans photography in govt girls’ colleges
Notification says photos of female students were misused on social media, violating laws and social, religious values
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Pakistan to go ahead with high-stakes T20 India clash to 'protect the spirit of cricket'
ICC says no sanctions or penalties on Bangladesh; BCB thanks all parties involved
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Lahore court grants bail to 5 suspects in manhole tragedy as complainant seeks no action
Complainants tell court they have no objection to the suspects’ acquittal or discharge from the case
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Four eyewitnesses testify before magistrate in Gul Plaza blaze case
Say a boy was playing with matchboxes in his artificial flowers and decor shop which started the fire
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Senate adopts resolution demanding judicial probe of Islamabad suicide attack
NA passes resolution condemning attack, calls it assault on Constitution, national security and inter-sect harmony
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'All the pressure' on Pakistan as USA out to inflict another T20 shock
Pakistan may bring back batsman Fakhar Zaman to replace Babar Azam who has been criticised for slow scoring
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PTI plans long march after Eid to secure Imran Khan’s release
Party sources say march will culminate at Adiala Jail where sit-in will continue until founder is released
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NEPRA rolls out new regulations abolishing net metering
Buyback rate for solar net generation likely to be reduced to Rs11 per unit; contract period reduced from 7 to 5 years
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Massive fire engulfs textile factory in Rawalpindi’s Rawat Industrial Estate
Over 45 Rescue 1122 personnel with 13 vehicles battle large-scale blaze; cause unknown
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Walee group buys PSL Multan franchise for record fee of Rs2.45b
Walee group owner renames the franchise to Rawalpindi
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Pakistan, South Africa women T20I series to begin on Tuesday
This is their first tour for a bilateral series since 2021
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Khawaja Asif blames Gulf visa restrictions on begging mafia
Alleges that staff from various government departments deployed at airports are equal partners in illicit business
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KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties and weak sentiment
Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
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German envoy confronted at Lahore rights conference by pro-Palestine protester over Gaza conflict
Ambassador Ina Lepel was interrupted in a session on disability rights and did not answer questions on Gaza
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PM announces $1 billion investment in AI by 2030
Investment will go a long way in building the country's AI ecosystem, he says at opening ceremony of Indus AI week
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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World Bank reaffirms commitment to $20b Pakistan development programme
Finance Minister Aurangzeb meets group's MD Anna Bjerde on sidelines of AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia
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Pak exhibitors shine at Sichuan festival
Showcase wide range of products to offer consumers taste of country's craftsmanship
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PSX ends flat on Friday's heavy sell-off
KSE-100 index sees choppy week, closes marginally lower by 45 points
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Seed approval process streamlined to cut delays
Revised committees, digitisation aim to speed pest risk analysis and seed clearances
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye trade boost
Commerce minister inaugurates expo, cites PTA and transit facilitation
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Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US
Foreign minister also cited Trump's hostility to BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, others
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Prince Andrew leaked official UK trade documents to Jeffrey Epstein, emails show
Former prince shared reports on Vietnam, Singapore; adds to ongoing crisis over Epstein connections
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win
Japan's Takaichi, inspired by Thatcher, projected to win up to 328 of 465 lower house seats
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Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader
Hadi, 32, was shot by masked attackers in Dhaka last December and later died in a Singapore
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory













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