Former Cardiff City, Leeds United and Middlesbrough defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39.
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Saturday, August 31, 2024
Explained: New US Guidelines For International STEM Students
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the updated policy guidelines for international students' eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
The revised guidelines, effective from August 27, offer clarity on rules concerning online study, school transfers, grace periods, and study abroad programmes. These will apply to all pending and future requests.
OPT duration extended for STEM students
As per USCIS, international students in STEM...
UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines
The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.
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Seven months pregnant para-archer Grinham secures Paris bronze
Para-archer Jodie Grinham beats Paralympics GB team-mate and reigning champion Phoebe Paterson Pine to win bronze in the women's individual compound.
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Friday, August 30, 2024
Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum
The 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel.
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"Misleading Narrative": Foreign Ministry Blasts CNN Bangladesh Flood Report
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has once again trashed reports that the flooding in some areas of Bangladesh were caused by the opening of a dam on the Gumti River in Tripura. The Centre said that the report is "factually not correct" and its "narrative is misleading", adding that it "ignores the facts" issued by the Government of India.
"We have seen CNN report on flood situation in Bangladesh. Its narrative is misleading and suggests that India is somehow responsible for the floods. This is factually not correct and ignores...
Elon Musk's X suspended in Brazil after supreme court ruling
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
Indian Students Protest Against Canadian Government Over Deportation Fears
Hundreds of Indian student graduates have staged protests against a new federal policy in Canada that puts them at risk of getting deported from the country.
Many international students, particularly those from India, dream of moving to the North American country in hopes of building a better life, but the announced immigration policy changes have left the future of more than 70,000 student graduates in uncertainty.
Indian students have camped in front of the legislative assembly in Canada's Prince Edward Island province, protesting the sudden...
A nasty fall left me with a terrible snoring problem
Debbie Byers has snored "like a fog horn" since she fell on steps in Edinburgh earlier this year
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Sir Ben Ainslie robbed ahead of America's Cup race
The most successful Olympic sailor of all time was robbed of his Rolex in Barcelona, Spanish media report.
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Japan Is Offering Single Women Financial Support To Relocate From Tokyo
Japan is planning to launch a new initiative to encourage single women to move from Tokyo to rural areas to get married, aiming to address the declining female population in the countryside.
The government hopes this measure will help counter the trend of young women staying in Tokyo for education or work, which has resulted in fewer single women in rural areas compared to single men, exacerbating depopulation issues.
As reported by The Japan Times, the government will cover travel expenses for matchmaking events and provide additional financial...
Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe
He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Starmer in Berlin to discuss new UK-Germany pact
The prime minister said the deal was part of a bid to "turn a corner on Brexit".
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Special counsel files reworked indictment against Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith appears to have tailored the charges to work under the recent presidential immunity ruling.
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Liverpool agree deal for Valencia keeper Mamardashvili
Liverpool agree to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m.
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Monday, August 26, 2024
Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits
Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?
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Two Pacific Ocean hurricanes seen from space
Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Hone has eased potential wildfire warnings on some Hawaii islands.
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
The Papers: Israel-Hezbollah clash 'not the end', and worries for winter fuel
The papers focus on rising Middle East tensions, and Labour facing pressure on winter fuel payments.
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As Starliner Returns Without Sunita Williams, Boeing Faces $1 Billion Loss
NASA, on Saturday, announced that Boeing's Starliner capsule will return empty from the International Space Station (ISS), citing ongoing propulsion system problems. This latest development adds to Boeing's woes, with estimated losses in the Starliner program exceeding $1 billion, reported CNBC.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will now return on Elon Musk's SpaceX's Crew-9 vehicle in February 2025, after a six-month extended stay on the ISS. The original nine-day test flight was delayed due to issues with Starliner's thrusters.
A...
Watch: Paralympic flame's journey under the sea to France
After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris.
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Saturday, August 24, 2024
England showed they are not 'one-dimensional' - Pope
Stand-in captain Ollie Pope says England’s hard-fought win over Sri Lanka shows they are not a "one-dimensional" team.
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Congress Targets BJP After Its Request To Postpone Haryana Poll Day
The Haryana unit of the ruling BJP has written to the Election Commission requesting a brief postponement of the assembly poll slated for October 1, citing holidays before and after the election date that could lead to a lower voter turnout.
While the opposition Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) slammed the BJP, claiming that the ruling party was panicking as it could sense defeat, Abhay Chautala's INLD too sought the deferment of polls.
A Haryana BJP leader on Saturday said the letter was sent by the party's state unit chief Mohan Lal Badoli...
German police make second arrest over deadly stabbing attack
A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.
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Match of the Day
Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day’s seven Premier League matches.
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Will Donald Trump Help Ukraine If He Wins? See Zelensky's Response To NDTV
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a measured response on what he expects from Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump if the former President wins the election again.
Mr Zelensky, responding to a question by NDTV on whether he expects Mr Trump to support Ukraine's war effort, he said, "We will see in November."
The US election is scheduled in November. Mr Trump and the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will get in the ring for the ultimate fight.
"But anyway I didn't get any signal from his (Mr Trump's) team or from him....
Mourners told Southport victim Elsie filled life with 'love and joy'
Hundreds lined the streets to celebrate the life of seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe.
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Edinburgh backs introduction of new 'tourist tax'
Visitors would be charged an additional levy on top of their hotel bill to stay in the city if plans are approved.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Is life getting easier for renters?
Rents across the UK have soared in recent years. But new data shows that's changing.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Why Japan's 7-Eleven is on a rival retailer's shopping list
The firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots.
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7 Dead, Thousands Affected Due To Flash Floods In Tripura
At least seven people have died in flash floods across Tripura after water levels of several rivers rose suddenly due to incessant rainfall for over 48 hours. Thousands of people have been affected by the sudden floods and more rains are predicted across Tripura for the next two days, according to the weather office.
Out of the seven people who have died, one was from Khowai district, one from Gomati district and five from South Tripura district. Two people are reportedly missing from Gomati and Khowai districts. Over 200 rescue teams, including...
Divers battle 10-minute dive window and debris in yacht search
Rescue operations continue for those still missing after the Bayesian yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
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Monday, August 19, 2024
Who makes Troy Deeney's first Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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Brighton sign Rutter in £40m club record deal
Brighton complete the signing of forward Georginio Rutter for a club record fee of £40m from Leeds.
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
"They Were Men": Trump Again Slams Olympic Gold Medalists Amid Gender Row
Former US President Donald Trump once again sparked controversy by criticising two Olympic gold medalist female boxers, labelling them as men during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump's remarks, made in the context of his pledge to "keep men out of women's sports," have reignited debates over gender and sports.
Referring to the athletes at the recently concluded Paris Olympics, Trump stated, "They were men. They transitioned to women, and they were in the boxing," adding that it is "so demeaning to women."
Trump's comments follow a pattern...
Watch: Russian earthquake triggers volcanic eruption
Homes shook and ash covered the roads after an earthquake caused the Shiveluch volcano to erupt.
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Thar, Scorpio SUVs Inside Restricted Zone In Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Seized
Fourteen SUVs believed to be on an off-roading experience trip from five states were caught in Zone 8 - an area not open to public access via vehicles - of Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur, forest department officers said.
The vehicles came from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, the officers said.
The forest department has suspended two rangers for the lapse.
On August 15, at least 12 Mahindra Thar and two Scorpio SUVs managed to sneak into the ecologically fragile tiger reserve for a private...
Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report
A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.
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Friday, August 16, 2024
Bill Gates Escaped Tight Schedule By Visiting Warren Buffett: Book
Despite his busy work schedule, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates used his meetings with Warren Buffett as an escape from work pressure, a new book, written by New York Times correspondent Anupreeta Das, revealed. In her book, titled 'Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and his Quest to Shape the World', Ms Das wrote that every moment of the 68-year-old billionaire's workday was meticulously planned. His schedule, even down to his free time, was broken down into five-minute increments. But despite his demanding work schedule of back-to-back...
Labour under fire for giving top civil service role to woman from donor firm
The Conservatives are accusing the Labour government of undermining civil service impartiality.
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Fight Between Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed For India Tests vs Bangladesh
Jasprit Bumrah is expected to make a comeback for the three-Test series against New Zealand starting on October 16 after well-deserved break following India's T20 World Cup victory, but the pace spearhead could continue to be on rest for the two Tests against Bangladesh in September. It is understood that the Indian team management and selectors are looking to bring in more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers who are vying for a Test cap.
In terms of exposure and experience,...
Ed Sheeran joins Taylor Swift for Eras Tour return
Swift closes the European leg of her tour with five record-breaking performances at Wembley Stadium.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
"Inhumane": After Vinesh's Appeal Gets Rejected, IOA Explores Legal Option
In a massive heart-break for India, Vinesh Phogat's petition for a joint Olympic silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday. Vinesh had entered the final of the women's 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 after some great bouts, which included win against Japanese world champions Yui Susaki. However, on the morning of her final, Vinesh was found to be 100 gram overweight than the permissible limit, and hence she was disqualified.
After the CAS's verdict on Wednesday,...
Key questions that remain about Nottingham killer's care
Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly violent, assessments before the attack show - yet his care did not change.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Auto Workers' Body Files Charges Against Trump, Musk. Here's Why
The United Auto Workers Union said on Tuesday it has filed federal labour charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over attempts to threaten and intimidate workers.
The action came after Musk and Trump held a two-hour conversation on social media platform X Monday night, during which the two discussed workers walking off the job to go on strike.
"You're the greatest cutter," Trump said during the conversation. "I mean, I look at what you do. You walk in, you just say: 'You want to quit?' They go on strike - I won't mention the name...
Bicep's Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery
The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year.
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Baby twins killed in Gaza as father registered births
The twins were just four days old when their home was bombed in an Israeli air strike.
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Confusion may have led to Costa allergy death, inquest told
Hannah Jacobs died within hours of sipping a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows' milk.
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Monday, August 12, 2024
Trump campaign says its internal messages hacked by Iran
The FBI said it is investigating the allegation, which came in the wake of a Microsoft report into Iranian hacking.
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13-Year-Old Chinese Girl Performs 'Arangetram' In China, Scripts History
A 13-year-old Chinese girl scripted history when she performed Bharatanatyam "Arangetram" in China, a landmark in the journey of the ancient Indian dance form that is gaining popularity in the neighbouring country.
Lei Muzi made her solo dance debut here on Sunday in front of the celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer Leela Samson, Indian diplomats and a large audience of Chinese fans.
For ardent Chinese fans of Indian classical art and dance forms who devoted their lives to learning and performing them for decades, her debut was a moment of history and...
4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area
The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
John Lewis-based flooring firm enters administration
The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses.
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YouTuber Faces Police Case For "Peacock Curry" Video
A YouTuber in Telangana faces a police case for making a video featuring a recipe for "traditional peacock curry", said police.
Peacock is India's national bird and, according to laws, it is illegal to own or capture peacocks. Any violation invites strict penalties.
The police have launched a manhunt for Kodam Pranay Kumar, a resident of Tangallapalli in the Siricilla district, for allegedly endorsing the unlawful killing of the national bird.
"A case has been registered under concerned law and strictest action would be taken against him and anyone...
Ten viral moments from the Paris Olympics
From an unexpected swimmer at La Defense Arena to a casual Turkish shooter, here is a look at 10 viral moments from the Paris Olympics.
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Saturday, August 10, 2024
Seven taken to hospital after festival crowd surge
One woman, who was at the festival with her daughter, says the surge was "terrifying".
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Uddhav Thackeray's Convoy Attacked With Coconuts, Cow Dung
A day after Raj Thackeray's convoy was attacked with betel nuts, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers hurled coconuts and cow dung at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's convoy on Saturday.
MNS workers claim that it's in response to the incident on Friday where MNS chief Raj Thackeray's car was attacked with betel nuts and tomatoes.
Police have confirmed the incident and have detained over 20 people.
A formal case registration is under process, according to a senior police official of Thane police,
Earlier on Friday, betel nuts and tomatoes...
Lin follows Khelif by winning gold amid controversy
Lin Yu-ting becomes the second boxer in 24 hours to win Olympic gold, despite the ongoing row over her gender eligibility.
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Friday, August 9, 2024
Johnson-Thompson ends Olympic medal wait with silver
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson ends her long wait for an Olympic medal but narrowly misses out on gold at Paris 2024.
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Welcome to Wrexham star dies aged 100
Wrexham AFC paid tribute to its oldest fan after his death was announced online.
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Pak's ISI Fuelling Unrest In Bangladesh, Claims Sheikh Hasina's Son
Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said on Thursday and blamed Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI, for fuelling the ongoing unrest in the country.
In an interview with PTI, Mr Joy said that although 76-year-old Sheikh Hasina would return to Bangladesh, it has not yet been decided whether she will be back as a "retired or active" politician.
He also asserted that the members of the Sheikh Mujib (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) family will neither...
Johnson-Thompson leads Olympic heptathlon
Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads the heptathlon after four events as the two-time world champion pursues a first Olympic medal.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Why has Ukraine launched a cross-border attack on Russia?
Vladimir Putin called the attack a "provocation", but Kyiv's objectives are not immediately clear.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Khelif wins again to reach final amid eligibility row
Imane Khelif will fight for Olympic gold on Friday after putting aside the controversy surrounding her gender eligibility.
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Drinking Water From Plastic Bottles Can Increase Blood Pressure, Says Study
Our planet has been polluted by a number of things. One of them is microplastics - small particles of plastic found in the vast majority of our food and water supply. These have been dubbed as one of the most harmful substances for humans, affecting our health adversely. Now, a study published in the journal Microplastics has found that drinking from plastic bottles may increase blood pressure as a result of microplastics entering the bloodstream, according to New York Post. These have already been linked to heart health, hormone imbalance and...
PM says communities 'will be safe' in face of riots
The prime minister said the government was doing "everything we can" to ensure police can respond wherever potential disorder occurs.
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country
President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of a jailed former prime minister.
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Euphoria in Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina flees country
President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of a jailed former prime minister.
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Sunday, August 4, 2024
"Politician Mamata Banerjee Not My Cup Of Tea": Bengal Governor
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday said he respects Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as an individual and has professional relations with her but the "politician Mamata Banerjee" is "not my cup of tea".
In an interview with PTI, the West Bengal Governor, who has often been at loggerheads with Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress Government, spoke candidly about their differences.
Asked about his relationship with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bose said, "Which Mamata Banerjee? There are three Mamata Banerjees in front of me." "One is the...
Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn
HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development.
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
The year of Ulster's football domination
In 2024, counties and teams from Ulster have dominated men's Gaelic football
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Man Stabs Father To Death In Delhi. Was Upset He Helped Brother Buy Property
A retired 72-year-old man MTNL mechanic was allegedly stabbed to death by his son following a property dispute at his residence in east Delhi's New Ashok Nagar area on Saturday morning, police said.
Mahesh Thakur, the younger son of Gautam Thakur, was allegedly upset about his father helping his elder brother with buying a property, they said.
During interrogation, Mahesh said that he discovered that his father was planning to sell the house where the family currently resided. This he said his father was planning with the elder son while keeping...
Finding empowerment through drag after cancer
After facing years of treatment as a child, performing in drag helps Teifi Rowlands process trauma.
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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics
NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.
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Friday, August 2, 2024
Who are the US citizens still being held abroad?
The US government and rights groups believe dozens of Americans are being 'unjustly' held overseas.
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India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Ind vs SL Match Ends In A Dramatic Tie
India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Highlights: India and Sri Lanka were engaged in a thrilling tie in the first ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Friday. Composed fifties by Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka helped Sri Lanka reach a decent 230 for 8 after opting to bat. The total was better than what it looked on the board due to conditions which are heavily loaded in favour of slow bowlers. Wellalage's 67 not out off 65 balls had seven fours and two sixes in it. Nissanka made 56 off 75 balls. Left-arm orthodox spinner Axar Patel (2/33 in...
Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin
Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.
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Thursday, August 1, 2024
The moment Murray's tennis career came to an end
Watch the moment Andy Murray's tennis career ends as he and Dan Evans are beaten by USA's Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz in the men's doubles on day six of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Mum's anger over Game of Thrones passport mix-up
The family are still hoping to go on their dream holiday later this year.
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