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Haj: technical lacunae
The authorities are in need of working day in and out to realise the dream of the lingering pilgrims
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India's Kargil moment
They were under the illusion that India, fearing nuclear escalation, would not retaliate.
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Three dead, 12 injured as storm batters Peshawar
Rescue officials reported strong winds toppled trees, walls, and signboards at several locations across Peshawar.
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New Pope vows to preserve church heritage, rejects autocratic rule
Pope Leo warns of AI dangers, urges peace for the world and the Church as key goals of his papacy
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Islamia varsity teacher sacked for harassing female student
K-P vows to ensure safe, secure environment in all educational institutions: Higher Education Minister Meena Afridi
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Gaza death toll rises as Israel expands ground offensive
Israeli strike hits displaced families' tents in Khan Younis, killing women, children and injuring dozens, medics say
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At least two dead in blast near FC post in Balochistan
Gunfire also reported between assailants and FC personnel after the blast, escalating tensions in Qila Abdullah.
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Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims not to sleep in corridors during Hajj
The ministry says the directive is critical for ensuring safety, smooth movement of pilgrims during rituals.
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Dubai offers 10-year golden visa to gaming professionals
UAEi offers 10-year Visa to gamers under ‘culture and arts’, enabling them to live, work and join e-sports scene
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India’s satellite launch fails after technical fault in PSLV rocket
ISRO says PSLV-C61 rocket failed to place EOS-09 in orbit due to third-stage pressure drop, halting mission success
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HBL PSL X: Zalmi collapse in must-win clash as Qalandars advance to playoffs
Qalandars posted 149 in 13 overs, and Zalmi crumbled under pressure to lose by 26 runs in a rain-hit PSL clash.
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Govt to launch nationwide anti-polio drive on May 26
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal reaffirms government's commitment to eradicating polio from the country.
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Sindh to launch mini truck plant in partnership with China
Super Mini Truck assembly line to be set up in Karachi, boosting jobs, local manufacturing, and tech transfer.
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India imposes border import curbs on Bangladesh amid strained ties
India bans land-border imports of Bangladeshi garments, food, cotton, and furniture at six northeast entry points
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Saudi airline resumes Hajj flights for Iranians after nearly a decade
The resumption of direct flights marks a notable development in Saudi-Iran ties, which were restored in March of 2023.
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Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi
PMD advisory also highlights risk of thunderstorms and strong winds in parts of both North and South Waziristan.
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Indian professor jailed over online post on attack against Pakistan
Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad arrested over post deemed harmful to harmony and religious sentiments
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Netanyahu isolated in Trump's official Gulf tour
Trump's Gulf tour cements new Sunni-led Mideast order, eclipsing Iran and sidelining Israel, sources say
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Fuel, power prices set to rise as Pakistan commits to IMF conditions
Govt to roll out fiscal measures from July 1 to cut deficit, tackle rising energy-sector debt.
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DPM to leave for China on Monday after Pakistan-India conflict
According to sources, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will also be in China during Ishaq Dar's visit.
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Suicide bombing at Mogadishu military base kills at least 10
Military hospital says 30 injured in blast; six died on arrival, medical staff tell Reuters
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Pakistan exposes Indian aggression and lies in historic victory, issues dossier
The dossier also highlights Pakistan’s calls for India to conduct transparent investigation into the Pahalgam attack
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JoJo Siwa reunites with Chris Hughes in Mexico before 22nd birthday and Tecate Emblema Festival performance
JoJo Siwa reunites with Chris Hughes in Mexico ahead of her birthday and festival show, sparking romance rumors.
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Jesy Nelson welcomes twin daughters after emergency surgery for rare pregnancy complication
Jesy Nelson gives birth to twin girls after facing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and undergoing emergency surgery.
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Kid Rock criticizes Bruce Springsteen over anti-Trump comments during UK concert
Kid Rock condemned Bruce Springsteen for calling Trump’s administration corrupt during a UK tour stop in Manchester.
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HBL PSL X: Hasan Nawaz steers Gladiators to last-ball win over Sultans
Multan posted 185/7, but Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 67 led Quetta Gladiators to a thrilling last-ball victory.
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Sirbaz Khan becomes first Pakistani to climb all 14 highest peaks without oxygen
Sirbaz is now among a select group of around 70 climbers globally to have summited all 14 peaks.
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Michael Che, Colin Jost possibly exiting SNL amid Weekend Update shakeup rumors
Speculation grows over Michael Che and Colin Jost’s future on SNL as fans await season 50 finale announcements.
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Swedish mom fined over TikTok egg prank after court rules it harassment toward daughter
A Helsingborg mother must pay $2,055 after cracking egg on daughter’s head in viral TikTok prank gone wrong.
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TikTok introduces new feature to encourage healthier screen time habits for users
TikTok’s new bedtime meditation tool helps users reduce night scrolling and improve sleep routines.
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Ben Stiller shows proud dad energy courtside during Knicks win over Celtics in Game 6
Ben Stiller goes viral courtside at Knicks vs. Celtics Game 6, cheering as team reaches Conference Finals.
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Pedro Pascal criticises US immigration policies and press freedom at Cannes: “Fight back, don’t let them win”
Pedro Pascal speaks at Cannes Film Festival, condemns US stance on immigration and defends press freedom.
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Bill Gates reveals which careers AI can’t replace
Bill Gates highlights fields where creativity and intuition still surpass AI capabilities.
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Mariska Hargitay reveals biological father's identity during Cannes premiere of ‘My Mom Jayne’
Mariska Hargitay names Nelson Sardelli as biological father at Cannes while premiering HBO documentary ‘My Mom Jayne’.
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At least 125 Palestinians killed in ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
International criticism mounted as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate.
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FBI declares California Palm Spring fertility clinic explosion 'act of terrorism'
Law enforcement officials investigating whether blast came from car bomb, whether incident was livestreamed
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Cassie Ventura’s husband praises her ‘strength and bravery’ after four-day testimony in Diddy trial
Alex Fine pays tribute to wife Cassie Ventura’s courage following her testimony in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial.
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Who is JJ? Austria’s Johannes Pietsch wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’ in Basel
Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with his operatic ballad ‘Wasted Love’ after tight competition with Israel.
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'Nobody dare stop water of Pakistan': DG ISPR warns India of 'generational consequences' over IWT
Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression was measured and limited to military targets, says DG ISPR.
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Lufthansa flight left pilotless for 10 minutes
Captain used emergency code after multiple failed attempts to re-enter cockpit
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SNL50: Scarlett Johansson, Michael Che and Bad Bunny close season finale with music, sketches and a surprise apology
Scarlett Johansson hosts SNL’s season 50 finale as Bad Bunny returns and Michael Che delivers an on-air apology.
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Pope Leo XIV to begin papacy with grand inaugural mass at the Vatican
69-year-old pontiff to become first American, Peruvian pope in Church history
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WhatsApp introduces AI tool for profile, group pictures
Unique avatars and themed group icons now easier to make with AI help.
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Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two
The cause of the incident is currently under investigation
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Severe heatwave persists across country
Authorities urge citizens to stay cool and avoid unnecessary outdoor activity.
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11-year-old injured in family attack dies
Day sees multiple accidental deaths, including 3 children
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MQM-P sends budget recommendations to prime minister
Demands relief for salaried, middle class and under-privileged people
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Young couple fatally attacked in honour killing
Family sources told police that Sapna had left her parents' home four days prior
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Traffic laws strictly enforced across metropolis
43,852 bikes impounded for riders not wearing helmets
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FIA ordered to compensate student offloaded from flight
During the hearing, FIA representatives conceded that Farhan had been offloaded 'by mistake'.
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Jordan's FM hails Pakistan's constructive role, peace efforts in call with Dar
DPM underscores Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement
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PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz, discusses Middle East situation and Pakistan's peace efforts
Informs PML-N supremo on overall situation, global oil prices and government relief measures
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Sindh CM sets deadlines for Karachi BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto projects
Says Bhutto Expressway will open before Eid, all Red Line mixed-traffic lanes to be completed in 2 months
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Karachi sizzles as feels-like temperature soars to 45°C
Data shows that Gulistan-e-Jauhar recorded the highest temperature in the city at 42°C
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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Oil slips after Trump says US will assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell 6 cents, or 0.1%, to $108.11 a barrel after settling down $2.23 on Friday
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Sci-tech solutions to end poverty
From drones, data to rural e-commerce, China is turning innovation into income
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Biometric cure for circular debt?
Telecom, banking success shows identity linking can fix utility recoveries
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When tax zealotry chokes export growth
Taxes on inputs for export goods do not generate sustainable revenue; they merely reduce export volumes
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Rate hike signals deeper concern
Gap between what is said, meant and heard can carry profound consequences
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Green hydrogen for energy security
Import dependence, global shocks push Pakistan to explore low-carbon alternatives
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Iran envoy criticises US behaviour as 'aggressive', says talks hinge on sincerity
Says Iran has shared latest proposal with US via Pakistan
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Trump must choose ‘impossible’ war or ‘bad deal’ with Iran, says IRGC
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Kentucky Derby 2026: Mike Smith aims to become oldest winning jockey at 59
Mike Smith eyes record as oldest Kentucky Derby winner at 59 with contender So Happy at Churchill Downs
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Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title
World number 23 beat Andreeva 6-3, 7-5
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Barcelona on verge of Liga title
Lewandowski and Torres strike late to secure a 2–1 win at Osasuna
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PSG held by Lorient
Goals from both sides end in a 2–2 draw in Paris
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Arsenal go six points clear of Man City
Arteta's side demolished Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz
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Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate
Draw helps Inter extend a nine-point lead
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Hardie’s all-round brilliance powers Zalmi to second HBL PSL title
Batting first, Kingsmen are bowled out for 129; Samad’s 48 and Hardie’s 58 seal win with 28 balls to spare
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Young fires 67 to seize PGA lead
Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley and Nick Taylor shared second
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Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
The former Formula One driver lost both legs in an accident
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Lecce win relegates Pisa and Verona from Serie A
The victory helped them occupy the last safe space in Serie A
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure EPL survival
Their 3-1 victory secured them a spot in the next season
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An Australian’s tears
Hyderabad captain Labuschagne burst into tears after qualifying for PSL 11 final
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Pistons, Raptors survive as Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination against Orlando
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Sinner, Zverev reach Madrid Open final
The second seed dispatched promising Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
The 26-year-old Briton outpaced Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli























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