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Is judicial decay behind immolation of societal ethos and civil chaos?
Denial of justice is one of the fundamental causes behind this reprehensible route.
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Well-deserved champions, but
There is thus little denying that under India, the ICC integrity is at stake.
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Understandably cautious
The bank's decision to stick to the current rate is pretty understandable.
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Address to joint session
President Zardari added a feather to his cap as he earned the privilege of addressing the bicameral
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Layers of false pretenses
The impact of USAID cuts has been, and is being, discussed in numerous articles, op-eds and analyses.
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Rs25,000 prize bond winners for March 2025 draw announced
Winners can claim their prizes by submitting their original bond and valid identification at National Savings branches
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‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher-Becker dies at 63
Harry Potter and Doctor Who star Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at 63, his husband confirmed on Facebook.
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Lisa reveals her Taylor Swift karaoke go-to and first K-pop idols
Lisa of Blackpink reveals her favorite Taylor Swift karaoke song and the first K-pop idols she looked up to as a teen.
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UN condemns Israel's power cut to Gaza, warns of 'dire consequences' for civilians
Israel has cut aid and electricity to Gaza, disconnecting power to a desalination plant to increase pressure on Hamas
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Prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case 'confesses'
The investigation report of the prime suspect, Armaghan, was obtained by Express News.
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey announce pregnancy, expecting first child
Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on Instagram.
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Celine Dion warns fans about fake AI-generated songs circulating online
Celine Dion warns fans about AI-generated songs falsely using her voice and urges caution against digital deepfakes.
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Marco Rubio says 83% of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump
He announced the cancellation of 5,200 USAID contracts, with 1,000 programs to be restructured
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Elon Musk blames ‘massive cyberattack’ for repeated X outages
Elon Musk claims X suffered a "massive cyberattack" as thousands of users reported outages and login failures.
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President urges salary hikes, tax cuts in upcoming budget
Zardari also called for job creation and lower energy costs for the relief of ordinary people in next budget.
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Magic: The Gathering Unveils Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair Collection
Magic: The Gathering's SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair drops March 25, featuring iconic characters and memes.
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PM Shehbaz assures Bilawal on addressing PPP's canal project concerns
PM stresses importance of cooperation between federal and provincial govts to ensure a brighter future for the country
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NADRA launches Pakistan's first 'Dematerialised Digital Identity Card'
Interior minister lauds digital identity card launch, calling it major step towards digital identity transformation.
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Elon Musk's X faces major outage, disrupting service in US and UK
Reports of X's outage surged to 40,000 in the US and over 10,800 in the UK, according to Downdetector.com
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The WhatsApp Republic: Economics of Digital Noise
The writer is an economist based in Islamabad. Twitter: @SalmanAneel or reach out via email at aneelsalman@gmail.com
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Find out what your ring finger says about your personality
Research suggests that the ratio between the ring and index fingers may be linked to certain personality traits.
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Indian student dies after avoiding food for over a year due to fear of weight gain
Sreenanda, first-year student living in Mattannur, India, had been under treatment for 10 days before her death.
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Russia, China and Iran strengthen military ties with annual naval exercises
The joint military exercise comes amid rising global tensions, with Trump disrupting traditional Western alliances
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American Idol judges stunned as Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell joins son’s audition
Baylee Littrell earns an unanimous vote for advancement, after the father-son duet leave judges in awe.
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Javeria Saud shuts down critic questioning Sarfaraz Ahmed's English speaking skills
Everyone gets nervous in front of the camera and sometimes forgets their words: Sarfaraz Ahmed
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Over 30 injured after oil tanker, cargo ship collide off English coast
An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off northeastern England, setting both vessels on fire, with thick smoke seen
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Netflix concerned as ratings for Meghan Markle's new show drop, raising doubts about season two
Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan receives poor reviews, leading to concerns over contract renewal.
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Omar Ayub slams PPP leadership, accuses govt of corruption and failure
Opposition leader also criticises govt's handling of the economy, claiming corruption had reached unprecedented levels
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ICC Champions Trophy 'Team of the Tournament' excludes Pakistani players
India leads with six players, followed by New Zealand with four, and Afghanistan with two.
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Syria declares end of military operation against Assad loyalists
Nearly 1,500 killed in Syria since Thursday, with most casualties being civilians, reports the Syrian Observatory
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ICC issues statement after PCB officials' absence at Champions Trophy final
PCB officials expressed their frustration over being overlooked during the ceremony.
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Pakistan to mark 'Day of Protection of Sanctity of Prophethood' on March 15
Ministry of Religious Affairs’ spokesperson says initiative seeks to curb the rise of blasphemy incidents.
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PM urges collaboration for better outreach of Ramadan relief package
Shehbaz Sharif says only 20% of funds withdrawn from digital wallets, blaming low awareness for the poor uptake.
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Karachi records first death from Naegleria fowleri this year
Initial symptoms include severe headaches, fever, nausea, neck stiffness, and unconsciousness, often leading to death
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Sindh announces advance salaries for govt employees before Eid
Notification issued by the provincial government confirms that the advance salaries will be disbursed on March 21
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Hailey Bieber denies liking TikTok post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Hailey Bieber’s rep denies TikTok influencer's claim that she liked a post mocking Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.
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Ravindra Jadeja shuts down retirement rumours after Champions Trophy win
Ravindra Jadeja dismissed retirement rumours with a viral 4-word post after India's Champions Trophy 2025 win.
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Struggling with Hair Fall? 6 Health Issues That Could Be Behind the Breakage
Here's what might be causing it.
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March Madness Bracket 2025: SIUE secures 1st NCAA tournament automatic bid
SIUE earns first automatic bid for March Madness bracket 2025 with OVC title win. NCAA tournament field updates.
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SBP maintains key interest rate at 12%
Since June 2024, the SBP has reduced the policy rate by a total of 1,000 basis points (bps)
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More is More! 9 Colourful Manicure Ideas to Cheer Yourself Up
Nude nails? We don't know her!
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Zardari criticises unilateral canal decision in Parliament, warns of pressure on federation
Opposition raised slogans and held up placards, disrupting the session as soon as the president began speaking.
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Aaron Judge addresses Gerrit Cole injury as Yankees face uncertain season
Aaron Judge reassures Yankees fans as Gerrit Cole battles elbow discomfort, raising concerns over team’s 2025 season.
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Twitter outage affects users globally, cause still unclear
Twitter outage affects users globally for over 30 minutes, cause unclear; Elon Musk has yet to comment.
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Eidul Fitr 2025: Railway fares to be slashed
Railway minister assured that improvements in railway services would soon be visible.
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With ‘Run It Up’, Hanumankind has proven he is not just an Indian rapper, but a rapper from India
The chenda plays, the bells ring and 'the sun is up' once again for the ‘Big Dawgs’ singer
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Rebecca Gayheart requests to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane seven years after initial filing
Rebecca Gayheart asks to dismiss divorce petition from Eric Dane after seven years.
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Mohsin Naqvi celebrates Pakistan's successful hosting of CT, gets criticised on social media
Fans criticise PCB over host team’s exit from tournament without winning a single match.
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Civil society, activists move Supreme Court against 26th Amendment
Petitioners contend that it undermines separation of powers and weakens legal protections against human rights abuses.
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Liverpool, Adidas agree multi-year kit deal from 2025
Liverpool FC will reunite with Adidas in a multi-year deal, replacing Nike as the club’s official supplier from 2025.
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Pakistan, China sign MoUs on machinery, vaccines, medical technology
Sign an agreement on fisheries sector, with a focus on improving animal health services, modern biological solutions
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Sindh CM, Danish envoy discuss investment, renewable energy
Ambassador Mortensen expresses Denmark’s interest in green energy initiatives in Sindh
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz call for protection of workers’ dignity on Labour Day
Leadership reaffirms commitment to fair wages and social protection
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Sindh Rangers arrest ‘papa gang’ leader in Karachi
Suspect involved in 200–250 robberies, 40–50 motorcycles, 300–400 phones, Rs5–6m cash snatched
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Police officer martyred, two injured in rocket attack on police vehicle in Bannu
DPO says attack followed by intense firing, explosions, Miryan Road closed to traffic
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Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to 'constructive engagement'
Discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant Pakistan-US partnership
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FO in touch with Somalia over hijack standoff
Families of the crew members expressed deep concern over the safety of their loved ones
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PTI leaders reach Adiala after two-week hiatus
Islamabad High Court (IHC) permits Imran to hold meetings twice a week - on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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'Inflation to rise to 8-9%'
Report pointed to continued resilience in key economic indicators
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Government moves to rein in expenditures
Bodies told to curb spending; funds shift aims to sustain relief projects
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Imran's treatment not possible in jail, IHC told
Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court's judgment
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PM unveils Rs3.2tr 'Apna Ghar' plan to build 0.5m units
Says initiative to act as powerful economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms
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Diesel up Rs19.39, petrol Rs6.51 per litre
High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors
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Istanbul push seeks Pak-Afghan thaw
Track 1.5 dialogue brings together officials, experts to explore de-escalation
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Airlines reel as jet fuel prices take off
Passenger numbers shrink despite fare cuts, reduced flights
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Asia shares find hope in tech resilience, oil off peak
Asia rallies as oil pulls back from peak, tech earnings lift spirits and Japan steadies yen
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War can cost Pakistan $10b to $68b
Fallout may halve exports, slash remittances by 40%, push inflation to 17%
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SBP reserves jump $730m on Eurobond
Central bank deposits climb to $15.8b; gold gains on softer dollar
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Pakistan fights US forced labour probe
Steering committee approves draft submission as public hearing runs from April 28 to May 14
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FBR's tax shortfall hits Rs683b
Revenue collection reaches Rs10.26tr; IMF approves two-step fuel tax hike
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FinMin, businessmen discuss reforms
See progress on setting up independent tax policy office
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Investment in AI, robotics sought
Chairman calls on industry to deepen investment in Pakistan across artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain
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KSE-100 earnings rise 8.8% to Rs1.24tr in 9MFY26
Banks, OGMCs, refineries drive growth; E&P and fertiliser sectors decline
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Oil shock fuels EV surge, fertiliser sector stable
Mega Motor sees spike in EV demand; Engro banks on domestic gas to shield food security
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PSX sinks 2,830 points on oil, geopolitics
Investor sentiment takes a hit, leading to broad-based selling
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Airport security deal reports dismissed as exaggerated
Procurement for API, PNR systems to follow transparent bidding under PPRA rules, say sources
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Middle East conflict may inflict up to $68b loss on national economy, NA told
Expert briefs committee that the annual impact of 51 days of war on economy is in the range of $10-14b
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PSX sheds 2,829 points on broad-based selling
Oil spike to $126 triggers caution: KSE-100 closes at 162,994
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Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures were down $2.05, or 1.7%, to $115.98 a barrel as of 1016 GMT
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China's role key to Central Asia linkages
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to boost transit trade via diversified corridors
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UK police charge man over stabbing of two Jewish men in London
Suspected terror attack raises UK threat level as Somali-born British man faces attempted murder charges
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US CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on possible 'final blow' against Iran: Fox News
Targets reportedly include Iran's 'remaining military assets, leadership and infrastructure,' according to Fox News
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Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest
Dujarric added that the only viable political solution in Myanmar "must be based on immediate cessation of violence
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Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Boeing will supply a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, including 10 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX jets
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Lebanon hunger crisis deepens
Conditions going from bad to worse in Gaza
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Guterres rebukes US over dues
US demanded that cost-cutting include overhauling the UN pension system
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Afghan linked to2021 Kabul airport attack convicted
Prosecutors said Sharifullah helped the Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate
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Wang tells Rubio Taiwan is 'biggest risk' in ties
Wang and Rubio last met in-person in Munich in February
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Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note
Mojtaba stakes Tehran claim on Hormuz
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Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict
Gulf states trust Pakistan’s role; Islamabad leads regional talks, keeps close Saudi, UAE ties
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran leader says Gulf future without US, new Hormuz rules to boost stability, economy
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Iran warns US of ‘prolonged, painful blows’ amid reports of potential strike plans
'We have seen the fate of your bases in the region; we will also see your vessels,' says IRGC Aerospace Force chief
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Trump criticises Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
Germany says it is prepared for possible US troop cuts, stresses importance of transatlantic ties
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Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped', 22 vessels intercepted by Israel
Israel's foreign ministry says 20 of the ships 'now making their way peacefully to Israel'
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South Korea to lead joint maritime drill with US for 1st time
Biennial RIMPAC, held since 1971, aims to boost cooperation among participating countries
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy
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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress
Iran's absence is already threatening to overshadow the meeting
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Arsenal, Atletico settled with a draw
They settled with a 1-1 draw in the Champions League semifinal first leg
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Inter on brink of Serie A title
They are holding a 10-point lead over Napoli
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Ipswich left sweating on EPL promotion
Their promotion will go down to the final day of the regular season
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NZ name T20 World Cup squad
Devine, Bates and Tahuhu were named in the squad
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Unbeaten records on the line for Inoue-Nakatani superfight
Inoue will defend his titles for a seventh time
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Villa, Forest revive European glory days
They are one step from a first continental final in decades
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Enrique predicts more thrills
PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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Baptiste ends Sabalenka's title defence
She defeated the defending champion 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in the quarter final











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