Web archive - April 17, 2025
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Life & Style
Venice to charge last-minute day-trippers €10 under renewed entry scheme
Officials aim to ease pressure as crowds continue to test the city’s delicate infrastructure.
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Pakistan
PM vows to convert Balochistan's 'bloody track' into modern highway
PM Shehbaz criticised those opposing road projects in Balochistan, calling them narrow-minded.
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Technology
Spotify denies hacking speculation, resolves global outage
Spotify confirms outage on 16 April wasn't a hack; services restored same day after global disruption.
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Sports, Football
Carlo Ancelotti reportedly leaving Real Madrid after UEFA Champions League disaster
Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly set to leave after Copa del Rey final, with Brazil a possible destination.
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Entertainment
Drake expands defamation case against UMG over Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl performance and Grammys
Drake updates lawsuit against UMG, alleging Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performances and Grammys were defamatory.
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World
New radio frequency directed energy weapon developed by British Army to destroy drones
Microwave system successfully tracked and neutralised over 100 drones across multiple engagements
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Sports, Pakistan
Pakistani sisters shine at Australian Squash Championship
Pakistani juniors win four golds and one silver at Australian Junior Open Squash, led by Mehwish and Sehrish Ali.
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Entertainment
Vogue highlights Black creatives in Met Gala 2025 issue ahead of ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ exhibition
Vogue’s May issue celebrates Black excellence as the Met Gala embraces menswear and cultural heritage in 2025.
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World
Saudi defense minister makes rare Iran visit amid nuclear deal concerns
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman visits Iran to discuss defense relations amid nuclear talks.
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Pakistan
Shahid Abbasi questions linking Balochistan’s development to fuel savings
Abbasi questions why fuel prices are passed on to consumers when international markets rise but not when they fall.
