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Watch VideoTiger Woods stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy as judge allows golfer to leave US for treatment

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Following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a Florida judge has ruled that Tiger Woods may leave the United States for " comprehensive inpatient ...

NASA set to launch historic Artemis 2 mission with diverse crew to the Moon

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With Artemis 2, the stage is set for a dramatic revival of human space exploration. Will it spark a new wave of interest and inquiry that compels generations to ...

Trump to watch Supreme Court weigh challenge to birthright citizenship

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With tensions mounting over the fate of birthright citizenship in the United States, all eyes turn to the Supreme Court as President Trump witnesses this pivotal ...

Pope Leo prepares for a poignant Easter amidst Middle East turmoil

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Pope Leo XIV's first Easter as pontiff occurs under the dark clouds of Middle East conflict, as hope for peace intertwines with a call for unity among Christians ...

IPL: calls grow for 15-year-old Suryavanshi to make India bow after slamming a 17-ball 52

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Spin bowling great Anil Kumble compared Vaibhav Suryavanshi to batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who made his full international debut aged 16.

US-Israeli strikes hit multiple residential, civilian areas in Iran: Iranian media

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Strikes on residential areas in Borujerd, a city in the western province of Lorestan, killed " seven and wounded 36 others," Fars news agency quoted provincial official ...

You may struggle to find KitKat during Easter after 12,000kg was stolen

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The brand warned that " the theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf",

'Fearless' Rajasthan Royals cricketing prodigy Vaibhav turns 15

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi went from humble beginnings in a rural village to making cricket history at just 14 years old. His inspiring journey, marked by dedication and ...

Olympic women's sport to be limited to biological females

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The screening will mean Olympic women's sports at the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be limited to biological females, which would also rule out those with differences ...

Austrian headscarf ban for girls under 14 stirs controversy and concerns

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This controversial new law on headscarves for young girls highlights the broader struggle faced by the Muslim community in Austria, as concerns over discrimination ...

UN rights council to hold second urgent debate over deadly strike that killed 168 children

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The debate, requested by Iran, China and Cuba, refers to the airstrike on a school in the southern city of Minab on the first day of the war on February 28.

India-US consortium buys IPL Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.7 billion

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The announcement comes just days before the start of the lucrative T20 tournament on Saturday.

Gas shortages push India's poor back to wood and coal, and biogas from cow dung

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Soaring black-market prices of cooking gas in India's capital are pushing poorer families back to wood and coal, raising health risks and worsening air quality in ...

India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

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INDIA'S health ministry warned Tuesday of the risks of unregulated use of weight-loss drugs, as low‑cost generic versions hit the market, stepping up inspections ...

Stocks tumble as Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum

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As tensions mount between the US and Iran, stock markets tremble and oil prices surge

Lawmaker says he would ban mass Muslim prayer events amid iftar row

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Hard-right UK lawmaker Nigel Farage, currently leading opinion polls, said he would ban mass Muslim prayer at historic British sites if he became prime minister. ...

War in the Middle East: latest developments

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Tensions soar in the Gulf as a series of drone and missile attacks heighten fears of conflict, with implications for regional stability and international security. ...

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

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As India prepares to unlock a new wave of affordable weight-loss drugs, the global landscape of obesity treatment is set for monumental change, offering new hope ...

FIFA planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead " as scheduled" with " all teams" taking part ...

Family of accused Bondi Beach killer faces harassment after antisemitic attack

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The mother of Naveed Akram, accused of a deadly antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach in which 15 people were killed, faces threats and abuse, as his lawyer argues ...

Trump threatens to 'massively blow up' Iranian gas field amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

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As tensions flare and borders blur, can global powers step in to diffuse the battle lines before an even greater catastrophe unfolds?

Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Fitr to begin on Friday

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Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday, according to a statement published ...

Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's airport following nearby drone incident

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A " drone-related incident" sparked a fire nearby, city authorities said on Monday.

Latest developments in Iran: US and Israeli strikes, death of Khamenei

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The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday against targets in Iran, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic. US President Donald ...

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84: family

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Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been a civil rights leader since the 1960s, when he marched with Martin Luther King Jr and helped fundraise for the cause. ...