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Study finds childhood maltreatment leads to higher cognitive difficulties
Study links between court-documented childhood maltreatment and adult recall with cognitive abilities in individuals
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16 Yemeni soldiers killed, 18 others injured in suicide bombing
Council spokesperson says attacker "drove a booby-trapped car into a site for the security forces" in Abyan province
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Mediterranean Sea hits record high temperature on Thursday, say Spanish researchers
The maximum sea surface temperature record was broken in the Mediterranean Sea with a daily median of 28.90C
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WHO, partners to discuss mpox, aiming to prevent Covid-era disparities in medical access
UN health agency declared a global emergency on Wednesday after an outbreak in Congo spread into nearby countries
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EU health authority raises mpox risk alert level
Move comes after global health officials confirmed infections of the virus outside of Africa in Pakistan and Sweden
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US woman arrested in 'brazen scheme' to steal Elvis' Graceland estate
According to South China Morning Post, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, is facing federal charges of fraud and identity theft
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Senate body calls for modernisation of Pakistan Railways
Session focused on accountability of officials involved in corruption over the past five years
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JI announces nationwide strike against high electricity bills, inflation on Aug 28
Naeem says if all political parties can unite for Gen Bajwa’s extension why can't they come together for public relief
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‘Monsoon brides’: Extreme weather drives surge in child marriages in Pakistan
Parents hurried the marriage of their daughters to save them from poverty, usually in exchange for money
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UN chief calls for urgent 'polio pause' in Gaza amid escalating humanitarian crisis
Guterres announces plans to launch a vital polio vaccine campaign targeting more than 640,000 children under 10
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Hamas rejects Israel’s 'new conditions' in Doha ceasefire talks
Conditions include keeping troops inside Gaza along border with Egypt, veto rights on prisoners to be exchanged
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Sexual misconduct allegations emerge amid Beau DeMayo firing controversy
Former head writer of ‘X-Men '97’ was dismissed following allegations of inappropriate conduct with staff members.
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Ex-IG Prisons Punjab Shahid Saleem Baig denies arrest by agencies
However, sources claim Baig was indeed taken into custody by spy agencies for questioning and was released later
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World media zeroes in on Abbas' promise to visit Gaza during Turkish parliament speech
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ speech attracted and welcomed by global media
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Donald Trump to stand behind bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies
Trump will have ballistic glass protection at outdoor campaign events as part of increased security measures.
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FO sees slim chances of thaw in Pakistan-India ties
Prospects of any normalisation at this stage seem not high given the divergences between the two neighbours
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Top EU diplomat plans to sanction Israeli officials over 'violent settlers'
EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell to propose sanctions against Israeli government “enablers” of Jewish settler violence
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Dakota Johnson denies breakup rumors with Chris Martin amid speculation
Johnson has refuted claims of a breakup with Martin, addressing rumors after being absent from Coldplay’s tour.
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Israel's FM anticipates allied response if Iran launches strike
Israel asked UK and France to also attack on Iranian targets if Iran attack Israel
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Police seek Bushra Bibi's remand in 12 cases related to May 9 riots
ATC orders NAB's investigation team to present her in court at 8 AM tomorrow
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India's Modi extends 'support' to Bangladesh's Yunus
Hasina’s fall has raised concerns in New Delhi, which has key investments and close security ties with Bangladesh
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Military expands internal accountability drive following Faiz Hameed’s detention
Significant disclosures are anticipated in the near future, and more arrests may follow, say sources
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UK LGBTQ Pride founder Stephen Ireland arrested for child sex crimes
Stephen Ireland, founder of Surrey Pride organization, faces multiple charges related to child sexual abuse offences.
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George Clooney criticizes conglomerate dominance in Hollywood, likens Paramount to mom-and-pop shop
George Clooney voices concerns over conglomerates like Amazon taking over Hollywood
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Sindh govt declares public holiday on August 20 for urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
Notification states all govt, semi-govt offices, schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed on Tuesday
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PM welcomes Nawaz’s relief package for Punjab’s power consumers
Upon Nawaz Sharif’s directive, the government has prioritised public relief since taking office, says Shehbaz Sharif
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Saudi Arabia to construct cable car for easier access to ‘Hira’ cave
The cable car system is set to open in 2025 as final preparations are underway.
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PM Shehbaz begins rightsizing drive with closure of 28 depts
Departments to be closed, privatised or transferred to other federal ministries; 150,000 vacancies to be abolished
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Three terrorists killed, one injured in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Killed terrorists were actively involved in attacks against security forces and the target killing of civilians
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‘SNL’ alum Victoria Jackson reveals inoperable tumor diagnosis, reflects on her life
Former SNL cast member Victoria Jackson has revealed she has an inoperable tumor in her windpipe
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Taylor Lorenz under investigation for calling Biden ‘war criminal’
Washington Post is investigating Taylor Lorenz for allegedly calling Joe Biden a ‘war criminal’ in an Instagram story.
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Yunus assures India’s Modi of Hindu community's safety in Bangladesh
Hindus constitute about 8% of Bangladesh’s 170 million people and have historically supported Hasina’s party
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Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin helps parents at their restaurant after winning medal at Paris Olympics
After winning silver at the Paris Olympics, Zhou Yaqin returned home to help her parents at their restaurant in Hunan
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Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs believed to have come from beyond Jupiter
An asteroid an estimated 6-9 miles (10-15 km) wide slammed into Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula 66 million years ago
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PTI MNA faces backlash over ‘misogynistic’ remarks on KE official’s attire
Sherry Rehman says Iqbal Afridi’s remarks reflected a ‘narrow-minded and gender-biased mentality’
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Bloomberg, NASA-backed group launches inaugural satellite to track methane emissions
The launch, aboard the SpaceX Transporter-11 Rideshare mission, is a milestone for the Carbon Mapper Coalition
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K-Electric producing costliest electricity in country, NA committee told
Officials warn subsidy removal could push prices to Rs80 per unit
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Scott Bloomquist killed in plane crash near Tennessee home
Dirt track racing legend Scott Bloomquist tragically died in a plane crash near his Mooresburg, Tennessee home.
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JI chief welcomes reduction in Punjab’s electricity prices, calls for nationwide relief
Jamaat-e-Islami's resistance and struggle are bearing fruit, says Hafiz Naeemur Rehman
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What is TikTok Latest ‘Very demure, very mindful' trend?
TikTok's latest trend, led by Jools Lebron, focuses on being ‘very demure, very mindful’
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Washington Post claims India pressured US to shield ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina from sanctions
US mulled sanctions over imprisonment of political rivals, suppression of freedom of expression, human rights abuses
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Anna Paulina Luna’s ‘leaked’ AI video goes viral
A ‘leaked’ AI-generated video of Anna Paulina Luna is circulating online, capturing widespread attention.
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Ed Sheeran acquires minority stake in boyhood club Ipswich Town
Ed Sheeran buys a 1.4% stake in Ipswich Town, fulfilling a lifelong dream and strengthening ties with the club
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Traders announce nationwide strike on August 28 against ‘trader-friendly scheme’
Urge govt to review agreements with IPPs, eliminate taxes and slab system on electricity bills
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Tommy Fury denies cheating allegations following breakup with Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague
Tommy Fury refutes cheating allegations after his split from Molly-Mae Hague, calling the claims false and horrifying
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Bangladesh student activists to launch political party, aiming to solidify revolution
The movement is hailed as a Gen Z revolution, spurred by young Bangladeshis' anger at years of injustice
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin and actress Dakota Johnson call off engagement after 7-year relationship
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson end their engagement after seven years together, citing that they've ‘drifted apart.’
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Former IG Prisons Punjab Shahid Saleem Baig arrested by intelligence agencies
Baig was reportedly taken into custody due to his close connections with secret agencies, say sources
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Kim Kardashian's kids push for her to date, but she's not ready for a relationship
"Guys, [dating] just isn’t what I want right now," Kardashian tells her eager matchmakers on The Tonight Show.
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Charles Barkley reveals why he declined $100 million offer to stay with TNT
Charles Barkley choose loyalty over money, turning down over $100 million to stay with TNT
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Naqvi says agencies had advance intel, footage of downed Indian jets
Minister praised intelligence agencies, saying they had prior knowledge of India’s plans during recent conflict
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'My heart breaks': Malala offers condolences to flood victims
Devastating floods, heavy rains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have left 323 people dead and 156 injured
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PM Shehbaz prioritises shift to cashless economy
Shehbaz Sharif expresses satisfaction over progress made toward cashless economy, digital financial systems
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Sindh braces for rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies
Strong monsoon to hit province; PMD forecasts moderate rain Monday, heavy downpours and thunderstorms on Tuesday
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Monsoon rains trigger widespread flooding across Punjab
Punjab in 7th monsoon spell; rains to continue till Aug 23, says PDMA as tourism department issues safety advisory
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PM deploys ministers to oversee K-P flood relief as toll hits 323
CM Gandapur says provincial government will fully compensate flood losses
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Feeding the armies of the Raj
Beyond the drills & discipline lay a massive, little-known operation to keep the troops fed
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Sugar sale halted over pricing standoff
Shopkeepers are refusing to sell to unfamiliar buyers due to the threat of heavy fines, challans, and shop closures
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Pakistan get 8 gold medals at Hero Taekwondo Open
The Pakistani players from different academies managed to get 11 medals in Malaysia
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Punjab wildlife department lodges over 125 FIRs against illegal hunting
Almost 300 wild birds rescued from poachers, released back into natural habitats
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Journalist Khawar Hussain found shot dead in Sanghar
Eyewitnesses say no commotion was seen near deceased journalist's car, investigation underway
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The rot in the Ravi
Immortalised in poetry for its splendour, the river now runs foul with sewage
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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Antibiotic resistance: a plague of our own making
Despite mounting warnings, antibiotics in Pakistan are dispensed like everyday painkillers
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Rescuers race against time as K-P flood death toll tops 340
Six districts declared disaster-hit; 2,000 personnel to pull bodies from wreckage
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New Chinese EV maker enters Pakistan
Letin will set up plant in Punjab; competition among automakers intensifies
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PRAL CEO declines extension
Decision deepens uncertainty for employees as PM pushes digital overhaul
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Public-private tie-up vital for digital economy
Businessmen seek policies that support digital infrastructure, promote reliable payment gateways
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Iqbal urges joint push for $100b exports
Declares 'export emergency,' saying 4th 'Uraan Pakistan' hinges on external trade, identifies eight sectors
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PSX scales new peak despite profit-taking
KSE-100 index closes up 0.8% at 146,492 as Moody's upgrade lifts sentiment
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Oil markets bearish after Alaska summit
Prices will likely see only small dip in near term
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ECC for phasing out govt guarantee for Skill Bond
Bond designed to attract private capital for vocational education and training
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Canadian govt moves to end Air Canada strike
Asks labour board to order binding arbitration, union seeks parity on wages with Air Transat
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Industrial activity shrinks 3.67% in June
LSM contracts 0.74% in FY25 on cement, steel, machinery but QIM grows 4.14% YoY
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Gold prices continue downward trend
Price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs771
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Pakistan, US vow to boost trade, investment
Finance minister says economy is improving; Moody's upgrade signals reform success
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PSX ends flat below 146.5k on profit-taking
Index slips 38 points amid SOE concerns, IMF review uncertainty
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US shooting kills three at busy Brooklyn, New York City club
Investigators believe up to four shooters opened fire with multiple weapons in the early hours of Sunday
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Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo
ADF militants attacked Oicha overnight, killing civilians, looting shops, and burning homes
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Over 300 protests held across US against Trump’s Texas redistricting push
Texas Democrats said they’ll return only if the special session ends and after California’s maps are introduced
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Iranian forces kill seven militants in Southeast clash
Deputy governor said seven Ansar al-Furqan gunmen were killed early Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA
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Putin’s offer for Ukraine war peace deal takes shape
Trump briefed Zelenskiy, European leaders on his summit discussions early on Saturday
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US-India trade talks scheduled for August delayed
Visit by US trade negotiators to New Delhi canceled, dashing hopes of some relief before August 27 deadline
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Hamas condemns Israel’s Gaza relocation plan as ‘new wave of genocide’
The 21-month war has killed over 61,776 Palestinians and injured 154,906, mostly women and children, officials say
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US 'proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv'
Britain and France are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine
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Netanyahu has become a 'problem', says Danish PM
political pressure, sanctions to be considered
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Wang Yi to visit India for border talks
Foreign minister's trip comes amid easing tensions between Asian giants
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West Virginia to deploy National Guard troops to DC
Show of commitment to public safety and regional cooperation
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Libyans vote in local elections
Elections were initially scheduled in 63 municipalities
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39 killed in Gaza as Israel expands offensive
61,000 Palestinians killed since October
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Trump changes tack on Ukraine after Putin meet
US president shifts ceasefire position after Alaska summit
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Shelling of El-Fasher by Sudanese paramilitaries kills 17, injures 25
El-Fasher has been besieged by Sudan’s RSF since May 2024 amid its war with the army that began in April 2023
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Babar, Rizwan left out as PCB names squad for Asia Cup, tri-series
Salman Agha to lead 17-man squad, which also excludes fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi
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Pakistan get 8 gold medals at Hero Taekwondo Open
The Pakistani players from different academies managed to get 11 medals in Malaysia
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Sports Roundup: From Baleba to Bethell
Today’s big sports headlines at a glance
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Chimaev defeats Du Plessis to win UFC title
The Chechen also landed record strikes in the anticipated bout
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Game on… everywhere but home
From Ash’s Tekken mastery to 4Thrives’ EWC debut, Pakistan shines at esports abroad but struggles with support at home
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FIFA's Players' Voice Panel to aid Semenyo
The Bournemouth striker was racially abused during the Premier League clash with Liverpool
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Fabio matches Shilton for most competitive appearances
Fluminense goalkeeper played his 1,390th match in a 2-1 win over Fortaleza
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Guardiola says one win does not signal that "City are back"
Coach makes claim as new signings score in Wolves rout
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Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win
Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France
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Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup
Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season
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Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City
Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley
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Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final
Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season
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Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win
The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury
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Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic
The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds
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Rehan aims to cement all-rounder role
He wants to give 100 percent if selected for Ashes