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T20 World Cup: Pakistan admit politics calls for ‘A-game’ on the field
Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect.
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Suicide bombing at Islamabad Shiite mosque kills at least 31 people
A suicide bomber targeted a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, killing 31 people and wounding at least 170, according to local authorities, in a rare bombing in the heavily guarded Pakistani…
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Israel kills two in northern Gaza as Rafah crossing sees little movement
Israeli forces also target Khan Younis home in south as Palestinians trickle across Rafah border in either direction.
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Focus - Yodelling taken to new heights: Swiss folk singing adapts to modern era
Long confined to tourist clichés, Swiss yodelling is moving on from being a folkloric curiosity. This ancient Alpine vocal technique, which alternates between "chest voice" and "head voice", was inscribed…
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France's former culture minister Jack Lang summoned over Epstein links
France's former culture minister Jack Lang was summoned to the foreign ministry this Sunday to discuss his ties to late US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, officials said on Friday.…
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Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?
US president raved about his 'extremely good' personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
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Milano-Cortina: Venues delivered at the 'final breath'
The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open tomorrow following a frantic race to complete venues like the Cortina sliding centre and Milan ice hockey arena just in time. While the total cost has climbed…
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Which members of France's political and cultural elite are named in the Epstein files?
A slew of documents related to the US Justice Department investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released last week name high-profile French figures including a film director,…
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Former French minister Lang summoned by foreign ministry over Epstein links
Pressure is mounting on Jack Lang, ex-French minister, following the release of US Department of Justice files detailing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. While Lang claims Epstein was merely a casual acquaintance…
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At least 31 killed, dozens wounded in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
ISIL claims deadly attack on Shia mosque in Pakistani capital's Tarlai Kalan area during Friday prayers.
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NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit
Lakers beat 76ers 119-115 in NBA, as Spurs, Wizards, Raptors, Hornets, Magic, Hawks and Warriors also record victories.
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Senior Russian officer shot in Moscow in apparent assassination attempt
An unidentified individual has shot Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev before fleeing the scene, authorities say.
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