Web archive - August 18, 2024
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Technology
AI parody song on immigrants breaks into German Top 50
In just a month, the song is no 48 in Germany, the world’s fourth largest music market
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World
UK diplomat resigns in protest over arms sales to Israel
Mark Smith steps down from Foreign Office, denouncing the UK's arms export policies as complicit in Gaza atrocities
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World
Blinken lands in Israel to press for Gaza ceasefire
With negotiations stalling, US secretary of state seeks to bridge gaps in Gaza ceasefire talks during Middle East tour
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Sports
Man City start title defence with 2-0 win over Chelsea
Erling Haaland scores his 91st goal in 100 appearances and Kovacic seals the win in their Premier League opener
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Pakistan
Karachi faces persistent rainfall as city braces for more showers
Traffic police urge motorcyclists to stay left, avoid sudden braking, drive slowly to prevent accidents on wet roads
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Sports
Pat Cummins to take two-month break to focus on Test series against India
Australian Test captain announces hiatus to recover and prepare for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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World
Bangladesh's Yunus vows to support Rohingya refugees, garment industry in first major policy address
Country's 3,500 garment factories account for about 85% of its $55b in annual exports
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Entertainment
Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn spark dating rumors after being spotted together in London
Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn spark dating rumors after being seen together at Dingwalls in Camden, reported by Deuxmoi.
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Pakistan
PTI criticises ECP's attempt to alter Punjab election tribunals
Salman Akram Raja claims tribunals appointed by LHC chief justice obstructed from performing their duties
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Pakistan
Russian climber missing, two critically injured on Gasherbrum IV
Officials confirmed the incident and A rescue mission is set to be launched once weather conditions permit
