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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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Army chief honours Arshad Nadeem's historic achievement at GHQ ceremony
The event was attended by sports teams and legendary Olympians and sportsmen, says ISPR
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Complex’s top 50 Atlanta rappers list sparks heated debate among hip-hop fans
"Carti above Killer Mike? Preposterous," Fans voice strong opinions on the controversial rankings compiled by Complex
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Donald Trump’s MAGA Crunch cereal takes over shelves with patriotic flair
Trump’s MAGA Crunch cereal ignites social media debate with its bold patriotic packaging and political messaging.
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50 Cent discusses wealth, says he’s in no rush to become a billionaire
The rapper shares his thoughts on wealth, legacy, and why reaching billionaire status isn’t a priority for him.
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Taylor Swift dragged into Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends With Us’ controversy with Justin Baldoni
Swift has previously faced accusations of using shady tactics on the music charts to sabotage some of her competitors.
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Julianne Hough shares childhood sexual abuse experience publicly for the first time
Julianne Hough opens up about being sexually abused at age 4 by a neighbor
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Who is ‘Ketamine Queen’? Drug dealer linked to Matthew Perry’s death
The high-profile LA drug dealer allegedly supplied the drugs that led to Matthew Perry’s tragic overdose.
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Taylor Swift subtly shades Kanye West in new album version
Taylor holds the number one spot on the charts, while Kanye's latest album Vultures II is in second place.
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CM Gandapur releases Rs3b for flood relief in K-P
Govt allocates Rs1.5b each to PDMA, communications dept and an additional Rs500m for victim compensation
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At least 308 dead in K-P floods as rescue efforts continue
Army said operation would continue until all affected people rescued, relocated to safe shelters
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New bill 'targets' online obscenity
Entails penalties ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs1 billion
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SC urges transformative overhaul to curb delays
Matter then reached the SC in 2022 and is being addressed now, three years later, in 2025
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PDMA warns of heavy rains, flash flood risk in Punjab
Citizens advised to take precautions, keep children away from rivers, streams, low-lying areas
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Deadly deluge devastates K-P
Over 200 perish in lightning hits, flash floods; Buner dist worst-hit; Centre, Army mobilise resources for rescue
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India I-Day: Black Day observed in AJK
Authorities, fearing large-scale demonstrations in support of Pakistan and against Indian rule
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Bird strikes threaten aviation safety
Buildings, meat sellers and dumping sites near Lahore airport attracting birds, planes are at risk of accidents
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Pak-US joint strike on the drug trade
Two countries agree to boost Intel sharing on terrorism
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Senate reaffirms resolve to uphold democracy
The resolution moved by Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar in connection with Independence Day
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Law ministry submits details of ex-CJs pension
A former top judge now gets Rs2,390,000 per month
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PM drops in on Capital IT Park
This was the Prime Minister's third inspection of the project
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Women trekkers make history at Tirich Mir
First all-female team reaches Advance Base Camp of Hindu Kush's highest peak
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Bodies of four drowning victims retrieved
Five picnickers, including a 12-year-old boy, were washed away at Hawke's Bay and Hub on Thursday
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Opposition 'bias claim' in civil awards sparks Senate uproar
Minister promises probe into Quaid's missing photo in official ads
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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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Reserves edge up, rupee gains for 4th week
SBP holdings rise $11m; Rs12tr injected into banking system
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'Another tough year as FBR targets existing taxpayers'
Business leaders warn narrow tax base, high energy costs, and IMF-driven revenue targets threaten industrial survival
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Govt rejects lower gas tariff plea
Makes decision while reviewing case seeking tariff relief for export-focused sectors
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Pakistan demands equal green financing
Malik warned that the poorest countries are being left behind in the fight against environmental degradation
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Oil and gas output hits 20-year low
Hydrocarbon production slumps 12% in FY25 deepening energy security fears; gas down 8% on surplus LNG, policy shifts
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Japan seeks investment incentives for automakers
Also eyes cooperation in IT sector, wants to diversify markets
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Annual SPI spikes 2.21% led by gas, sugar
Weekly inflation rises 0.31% on surge in tomato, chicken prices
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Diesel price slashed, petrol stays unchanged
Govt cuts HSD by Rs12.84 per litre, kerosene by Rs7.19 per litre
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GSP Plus talks planned with EU, Senate informed
Kamal says tariffs lowered to facilitate imports
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US trip likely for Roosevelt advisers
Govt allocates Rs3m for 2-person delegation visit; ZTBL privatisation deal also signed
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PSX pauses below 147,000
8-week winning streak intact; caution ahead of weekend keeps market range-bound
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Reserves triple without new debt
SBP governor pushes digital inclusion with Raast expansion, new banking rules
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Chinese FM to visit India to resolve border dispute on Monday
This is only the second such meeting since a deadly clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops at the border
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Zelenskiy to visit Washington after Trump-Putin talks yield no result on Ukraine
Ukrainian president says Trump invited him during a phone call that lasted more than an hour and a half on Saturday
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Trump urges Ukraine to ‘make a deal’ after talks with Putin end without agreement
Three hour Alaska talks yield no truce, Zelenskiy open to trilateral meeting
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31 Arab, Islamic states denounce Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ plan
Israel has killed at least 1,760 people seeking aid in Gaza since May: UN
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Ukraine peace at stake as Trump hosts Putin
High-stake summit held in Alaska as war rages on
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Lebanon 'will have no life if state moves against Hezbollah'
Israel has dealt Hezbollah heavy blows in the last two years, killing many of its top brass
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Russia readying nuclear-powered cruise missile test
The Russian defense ministry, the Pentagon and the CIA declined to comment for that report
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'Missing' Chinese diplomat reappears
Chinese authorities questioned Sun around the same time they questioned Liu Jianchao
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German govt sued over Afghan DPs
The cases relate to a government scheme set up under former German chancellor Olaf Scholz
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Israel, South Sudan discuss Gaza relocation
Palestinian leaders reject 'another Nakba'
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Outrage as Israeli minister seen taunting jailed Palestinian leader
The Palestinian Authority described Ben-Gvir's remarks as a "direct threat" to the 66-year-old
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India plans new defence system
Modi vows to protect farmers, cut tax amid Trump tariff tensions
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One killed, several injured after train derails in Denmark
Of 95 on board, one died and several were injured, with two airlifted, Southern Jutland police said
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Russia testing new nuclear-powered cruise missile, claims Ukraine
The 9M730 Burevestnik has only two partial successes out of 13 known tests, says Nuclear Threat Initiative
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TikToker arrested in honey trap case in Karachi
Suspects uses family’s women as shield; attacks cops with a meat cleaver
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Sky's the limit for Duplantis ahead of WAC
He targets World Championship glory with focus on performance over numbers
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'Obsessed' Sesko will star for Man Utd: Amorim
Sesko joined United from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £73.7 million
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Sinner swamps Auger-Aliassime in Cincy
World number one cruises to a 6-0, 6-2 victory against the Canadian
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Traditional sports celebrated
The Council launches initiatives to train female coaches, referees, and community leaders
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Teams barred from Tour de Romandie
They are affected due to a row over UCI's GPS trackers
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Frank urges fans to back Tel after racist abuse
Tel endured taunts following a missed penalty in the shoot-out defeat against PSG
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Naseem Shah leads Patriots to victory
They win the opener against Falcons in CPL
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Heavy payments to Pak cricketers questioned
The players are also criticised for poor performance
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Pak beat BD A in Top End T20 opener
Nafay, Yasir, and Samad score half centuries in a win by 79 runs
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Olympian Sabrina returns to Austria after successfully completing Karachi to K2 mission
The former two-time European Champion on Judo for Peace expedition
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Pak taekwondo athletes grab medals at Kazakhstan Open
Noman Khan and Hamza Omer took the bronze medals in -63 kg and +83 kg events, respectively
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'Obsessed' Sesko will star for Man Utd: Amorim
Sesko joined United from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £73.7 million
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Teams disqualified from Women's Tour de Romandie
They are affected due to a row over UCI's GPS trackers
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Lyles hints at hitting Olympic form before Thompson re-match
Sprint rivals meet for first time since Paris thriller
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Liverpool target Isak controls his Newcastle future: Howe
The 25-year-old Sweden international is training away from rest of the squad