Japan's commercial whaling fleet sets sail

The five ships are the first to hunt whales for profit in Japanese waters in more than 30 years.

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Glastonbury: Thank you for going plastic-free, says Attenborough

The 93-year-old naturalist tells crowds the use of a million plastic bottles has been avoided .

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Oil tanker overturns after brake failure

It was carrying 40,000 litres of oil

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One dead after bus collision on National Highway in Khuzdar

Seven people were injured in the resulting fire

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Syria war: Israeli jets ‘hit Iranian targets in Homs and Damascus’

Syrian state media say Israeli warplanes have targeted military bases near Damascus and Homs.

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Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'in a good place' ahead of tournament

The 23-time Grand Slam champion talks to the BBC about motivation, motherhood and recovery.

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Today’s outlook: Gas, CNG prices increase from today

Notes from the newsroom

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Multan man kills nine people after fight with his father-in-law

He shot them then set the house on fire

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Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

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New York Pride: Huge crowds attend New York Pride march

Hundreds of thousands of people have been watching or taking part in WorldPride in New York.

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Sindh’s students shake off the summer blues as schools reopen

Low attendance recorded across the province

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Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

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Texas plane crash: 10 killed after 'aircraft veers into hangar'

The light aircraft veered into a hangar shortly after take-off at an airport near Dallas.

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Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.

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Don’t throw money at Karachi, get it some government

The Dr Kaiser Bengali formula for Sindh’s cities

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Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines

Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says.

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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

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Fans clash in ugly scenes after Pakistan-Afghanistan thriller

Pitch invasions, violence in stands mars epic match

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Giant Beijing airport to open on China’s 70th birthday

It will be inaugurated on September 30

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Sides claim quarter-final wins over Germany, Italy respectively

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Three arrested for cutting off man’s nose in DG Khan

They claimed he was harassing their female relatives

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Australia defeat New Zealand in Cricket World Cup

Defending champions win by 86 runs against Kiwis

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Trump and Kim Jong-un meet at Korean demilitarised zone

The US president and North Korean leader meet at the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea.

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FIR registered in murder of ANP Peshawar president

He was killed on Saturday afternoon

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Transgender person’s body found

No identification made yet

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Explainer: Pakistan’s tax amnesty scheme

This amnesty is the carrot without the stick or even the fear of one

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Lagos 'snake man' on his conservation battle

Nigerian veterinarian Mark Ofua is on a mission to rescue snakes and other wild animals.

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Watch: Pakistan team celebrate in dressing room after Afghanistan win

It's a party!

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96 tourists rescued after cable cars derail in Murree

No one was hurt

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Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Pakistan this autumn

This is the first visit by a royal since 2006

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Death Penalty Database: An insight into Pakistan’s ‘problematic’ justice system

It was launched on Saturday

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PM congratulates cricket team on win against Afghanistan

Says Afghanistan played with grit and determination

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Albania set for tense local election stand-off

With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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A handy guide to becoming US president

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.

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The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

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The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country

How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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Hussain Lawai, Taha Raza denied bail in fake accounts case

Islamabad High Court rejects their petitions

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Three landowners kidnapped in Sadiqabad’s Kacha area

The police have started an operation to rescue them

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Lady Gaga might be in Guardians of the Galaxy 3

A release date has not been confirmed

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PML-N’s Rana Mashhood barred from travelling abroad, summoned by NAB

He is being investigated in a corruption case

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Four Islamabad policemen removed over negligence in Farishta murder case

Officers include the SHO of the Shahzad Town police station

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Today’s outlook: Bilawal to hold anti-budget rally in Gujjar Khan

Notes from the newsroom

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G20 summit: Trump and Xi agree to restart US-China trade talks

The leaders of the two countries reach an agreement to ease a row that has fuelled an economic slowdown.

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South African teens: 'How we built a plane in 10 days'

These South African teenagers built their own plane and are flying it from Cape Town to Cairo.

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PIA passengers offloaded after emergency slide inflates at Beijing airport

The flight was delayed for three hours

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Two arrested for child’s murder

The child’s body was found

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Retired policeman shot dead in Lala Musa

Two others were also killed

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Larkana doctor accused of spreading HIV granted bail

He has to submit a surety of Rs200,000

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Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani leaves for Afghanistan after two-day visit

He was invited to Pakistan by PM Khan

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Pakistan take on Afghanistan in do or die match today

The match begins at 2:30pm PST in Leeds

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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions

Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.

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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?

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Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Blue for Sudan: Instagram 'sympathy scammers' exploit support for protesters

Fake accounts trying to capitalise on social media campaigns are rife on the photo-sharing platform.

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Four arrested for murdering Rawalpindi man over an argument

Suspects confessed to the murder

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Light rain expected in Karachi today

Sindh's monsoon will begin in the second week of July

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Bike thieves arrested in Sohrab Goth

A case has been filed against them

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PM Khan orders price control campaign as inflation soars

Inflation has risen to 9.1% in the PTI's tenure

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New Zealand 'fake meat' pizza was not misleading, says Hell Pizza

Hell Pizza says it covertly introduced plant-based meat on to one of its pizzas to raise awareness.

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iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple

The British designer's work helped turn Apple into the world's most valuable company.

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Jean-Claude Romand: Fake French doctor who killed family is free

Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children and parents in 1993 as he was about to be exposed.

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Democratic debate: Joe Biden criticised for race record

The front-runner in the Democratic race has his civil rights record attacked by Kamala Harris.

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Today’s outlook: Opposition’s APC continues, Ghani heads to Lahore

Notes from the newsroom

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Putin: Russian president says liberalism 'obsolete'

Speaking before the G20 summit, the Russian leader says the political ideology has "outlived its purpose".

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Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

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European heatwave: Temperature may reach highest on record in France

The current record stands at 44.1C (111.4F), reached in southern France in a 2003.

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Italy migrants: Pressure builds over Lampedusa rescue ship

It comes as Italy tries to clamp down on migrant rescue boats entering its territorial waters.

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Assam NRC: Are India’s ‘unwanted people’ being driven to suicide?

Citizens facing deportation are taking their lives, say activists who warn of a humanitarian disaster.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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Why is an African chief's skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?

Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Africa's top shots: 21-27 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders to duel

Ten hopefuls will be on stage, but all eyes will be on two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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Denver drivers followed Google's detour down a dirt road

Denver drivers rushing to the airport took a GPS detour to avoid an hour-long traffic delay.

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'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler

Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window.

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US election 2020: The biggest moments in Democratic debate

There were policy disagreements, interruptions and some unexpected lines on the debate stage in Miami.

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Actor Zaheen Tahira out of danger after cardiac arrest scare

She was admitted to a hospital on Sunday

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Babar confident about Pakistan’s remaining World Cup fixtures

Batsman says side believe they can win next two games

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Everything you need to know about biometric verification

Explaining the hows, whys and whats of biometric verification

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Donald Trump hits out at 'unacceptable' India tariffs

The US president says he "looks forward" to bringing up tariffs with India's PM Narendra Modi.

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1992 all over again as Pakistan take identical World Cup path

Fans believe Pakistan will come out on top again

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Body of drowned boy still not found

He died three days ago

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German harmoniums for the best Pakistani music

Watch how the instruments are built

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Man shot dead near Al Asif Square

The police have identified him

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Venezuela crisis: Maduro says 'fascist' coup foiled

The socialist leader said the attempt involved Juan Guaidó backed by the US, Colombia and Chile.

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Facebook boss admits 'mistake' in handling of Pelosi clip

Facebook's system took too long to flag a doctored video of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, its CEO says.

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US father gets life for India child death

Sherin Matthews was found in a drain two weeks after disappearing from her Texas home in October.

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Today’s outlook: KMC budget to be presented today

Notes from the newsroom

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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to arrive in Pakistan today

Prime Minister Imran Khan invited him for a two-day visit

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Australian student arrested in North Korea, reports say

Media reports have identified him as Alek Sigley, a 29-year-old masters student living in Pyongyang.

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Libya crisis: UN-backed government 'retakes' key town of Gharyan

Gharyan was a main supply base for an offensive on Tripoli by insurgents loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

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Appeals over Russia holiday camp deaths

Three years ago, tragedy struck for a group of children out on boats at Lake Syamozero in Russia's Karelia region.

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Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he set out on the journey.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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The tropical islands that fell into ruin

A picture of decline mars Australia's Great Barrier Reef, where a number of island resorts lie derelict.

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Why Morocco could be next for revolution, after Sudan and Algeria

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.

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Netherlands, Italy reach FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

Sides beat Japan, China respectively in last-16 stage

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Chinese viewers watch webcast tour of tiny village museum

A live stream tour of a tiny museum open only one day a week attracts nearly half a million viewers.

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These comic books create heroes for Pakistani kids

AzCorp is trying to fight social evils with stories

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World Cup 2019 live updates – New Zealand vs Pakistan

Pakistan must win to stay alive in World Cup

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Not issuing Dawar, Wazir’s production sets a bad precedent: Bilawal

PPP chief says they must be presented before the assembly

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Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border

A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle.

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US migrant children 'hungry, dirty, sick and scared'

A lawyer says migrant children are being held in Texas in "the most degrading and appalling conditions".

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The reason for Karachi’s Qayyumabad water crisis

Find out about the shortage in the video

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'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

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Family say Qambar-Shahdadkot woman shot dead by brother-in-law

In-laws say she committed suicide

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Dollar reaches new high against the rupee, rises by Rs3

Touches Rs160 in the interbank market

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Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes

The star says all her master tapes were destroyed in an "apocalyptic" 2008 blaze at Universal Studios.

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Over 100 migrant children returned to 'horrific' border station

The Texas facility reportedly made changes to alleviate its overcrowding in order to house the children.

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Kim Kardashian West's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash

The shapewear range is touted as inclusive, but Japanese people say the name disrespects tradition.

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Today’s outlook: Pakistan face New Zealand, Shehbaz chairs APC

Notes from the newsroom

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Two policemen shot dead in exchange of fire in Nowshera

Four were injured

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Does someone you know have Schizophrenia?

Symptoms and where to get help

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You can now wash your car without water

Find out how that is possible in the video

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Police Lines in Balochistan’s Loralai under attack, one policeman killed

At least three attackers killed

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Pakistan, New Zealand to face off in World Cup today

The match begins at 2:30pm

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Lula: Brazil court rejects request to free ex-president pending appeal

Judges dismissed a request to free the ex-president and delayed a decision on his latest appeal.

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Westerners 'fuelling Philippine child sex video rise'

Philippine children are being forced into online sex abuse videos by family, paid for by people in the West.

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Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Hosts England take on arch-rivals Australia in Cricket World Cup

Sides play at historic Lord’s stadium in London

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Cyber-bullying affects more girls than boys in Northern Ireland

A study indicates some children were mocked about their appearance and some were sent nude pictures.

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Changi Airport: Drones disrupt flights in Singapore

A rise in drone use has created growing security concerns for airports around the world.

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Pakistan face tough New Zealand test in Cricket World Cup

The sides clash for two points in Birmingham

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Jussie Smollett: Police bodycam noose footage released

The 37-year-old ex-Empire actor is accused of staging a homophobic and racist attack on himself.

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Meet the man behind the ‘disappointed cricket fan’ meme

Sarim Akhtar is enjoying his new-found popularity

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Trump says sexual assault accuser E Jean Carroll 'not my type'

Donald Trump has denied allegations he sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s.

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USA, Sweden qualify for FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

Sides claim wins over Spain, Canada respectively

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Paraguay into Copa America quarter-finals after Japan-Ecuador draw

The match finished with scoreline of 1-1

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Karachi man killed by friends over money, claims family

Police have arrested one suspect, two are absconding

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Israel Folau: Rugby star recoups donations in sacking row

Israel Folau draws new support for his fight against Rugby Australia over his anti-gay online posts.

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Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda

Five critically endangered rhinos from European zoos are flown to Rwanda to be released into the wild.

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Court approves Sharjeel Memon’s bail in corruption case

His name to be placed on the ECL

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Pakistan insists on Qatar World Cup workers’ rights

There have been reports of wages going unpaid

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12-year-old student killed in Attock firing

Police have registered a case

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Gangnam: The scandal rocking the playground of K-pop

The BBC hears shocking allegations of drugging and rape inside South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene.

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World’s largest bird is making its home in Pakistan

The ostrich is the largest living bird in the world

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Malaysia air pollution: Schools shut after illness hits children

The same part of Malaysia was hit by toxic air pollution in March, making more than 4,000 people ill.

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South Korea's Gangnam rocked by rape scandals

South Korea's glamorous nightclub scene has been hit by allegations of drugging and rape.

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Harry and Meghan’s new home cost $3m to refit

Their house is located in Windsor

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Six people killed as car rams into coach in Shikarpur

10 people injured

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Famed Mexican rescue dog Frida retires after nine years' duty

Frida is credited with saving the lives of 12 people and has worked across four different countries.

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Trump's 'deal of the century' falls flat in West Bank

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say Donald Trump's economic master plan does not help them.

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France 40C heatwave could break June records

It could feel like 47C in Paris this week as high humidity makes a hot June feel even hotter.

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Quetta celebrates Hazara Culture Day after 20-year gap

CM Jam Kamal says we must invest in our people

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Saudi Arabia: My experience as a female driver, one year on

One year after women were allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, Lulwa Shalhoub describes her experience.

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Cambodia PM Hun Sen visits deadly building collapse site

Officials say the death toll has risen to 24, but families fear more bodies remain under the debris.

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The Red Zone: A place where butch lesbians live in fear

Three deaths and dozens of violent attacks have put butch lesbians in Chile's Fifth region on red alert.

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Is peace between Israel and Palestinians out of reach?

More than 25 years on from breakthrough peace accords the two sides seem further apart than ever. But why?

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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

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Dopey: ‘We needed somewhere to tell wild drug stories’

Listeners came for the wild anecdotes, but have stuck around to form an informal support network.

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Chatty cockroach gets Greeks talking on Athens streets

How two female artists reignited debate on the streets of Greece by imitating an insect.

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Five murders, six men and 16 years of stolen lives

How a miscarriage of justice destroyed six men and their families in India.

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Ethiopia mosque ban: 'Our sacred city of Aksum must be protected'

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian leaders say they would rather die than see a mosque in their ancient city of Aksum.

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Woman forgotten on plane, wakes up alone in the dark

Air Canada left her sleeping

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What's happening in the news this week?

In which the gestation period of a white rhino is used to explain this week's news.

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Today’s outlook: CJP calls National Judicial Policy Making Committee meeting

Notes from the newsroom

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Qureshi leaves for Brussels to sign agreements with the EU

He will also meet the NATO secretary-general

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2-min take with NAPA’s Khalid Ahmed on theatre in Pakistan

He says the main problem with our theatre is that we do not have playwrights

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7.3-magnitude quake hits Indonesia, no tsunami threat

No casualties have been reported yet

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Weather report: Temperatures drop as rain hits Lahore, Faisalabad

Rain is expected in Karachi on July 1

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'Sex and shopping' author Judith Krantz dies at 91

Her steamy bestselling novels feature young, beautiful heroines meeting rich, handsome men.

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Rajasthan tent collapse kills 14 at religious event

Officials say some were electrocuted when storms caused a tent to collapse at a religious event.

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Israel Folau: Rugby star's fundraiser shut down over anti-gay views

Israel Folau had sought donations to fight his sacking by Rugby Australia over social media posts.

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Mauritania opposition challenges ruling party victory

Four candidates have rejected the result and said they will use "all legal means" to challenge it.

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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

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Mother killed, daughter seriously wounded in Attock knife attack

The attackers fled

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Qatari Emir awarded Pakistan’s highest civil award at President House

He is in Pakistan on a two-day visit

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World Cup 2019 live updates – Pakistan vs South Africa

Sides play virtual eliminator at Lord’s

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Two-storey building collapses after cylinder explosion in Faislabad

Two people were injured

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Istanbul votes in mayoral election re-run

Ekrem Imamoglu won the first vote in March but President Erdogan's AK Party alleged irregularities.

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Spider-Man could make an appearance in Venom 2

Producer confirms sequel

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US launched cyber attacks on Iran after drone shootdown: reports

It was signed off on by President Trump

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US 'launched cyber-attack on Iran weapons systems'

The hack targeted computers running rocket and missile launchers, sources tell US media outlets.

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Fire breaks out at towel factory in Karachi

Cause of the fire still unknown

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Pakistan to take on South Africa in World Cup clash

Match begins at 2:30pm

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Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US

The conflict between mainland China and Hong Kong is playing out at college campuses across the US.

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German politician's murder raises spectre of far-right attacks

A neo-Nazi is suspected of having shot Walter Lübcke, who defended migrant rights.

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How 'charity speedrunning' made gaming the new telethon

As Games Done Quick holds its 20th event, we explore how gamers raise millions for charity.

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Achieving the impossible: Thai cave rescue a year on

One diver recalls the dramatic rescue of 12 boys that made headlines around the world.

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Deportations after deal: The new reality for migrants in Mexico

Undocumented migrants in south Mexico no longer travel unimpeded, photojournalist Encarni Pindado discovers.

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Shiyenze Khasoha: 'My designs fund my cancer treatment'

Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.

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Ethiopia army chief shot amid unrest

The attack on Seare Mekonnen followed an attempted coup in the northern Amhara region.

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'This ambitious water project killed my husband'

A new multi-billion dollar project to prevent drought in southern India is causing controversy.

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Kofi Kingston: 'My struggle transcends race'

Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage.

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How water polo's Shiny Shrimps changed one man's life

Cédric Le Gallo used to hate sport. But then he joined the Shiny Shrimps and it changed his life.

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The women fighting for Lapland

As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could change Lapland forever.

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Holocaust survivors: The families that weren’t meant to live

Holocaust survivors and their families recreate a photo taken in 1945.

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un receives 'excellent' letter from Trump

State media says the North Korean leader will "seriously contemplate the interesting content".

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Istanbul vote rerun: Ambitious mayor takes on Erdogan's man

The election is being rerun after the ruling party candidate narrowly lost the Istanbul mayoral vote.

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Twitter isn’t happy with ‘meaningless’ apology from Sarfaraz Ahmed’s harasser

He body shamed and abused the cricket team captain

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Hawaii plane crashes killing nine on board

Nine people are thought to have been aboard the King Air flight.

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Five killed in traffic accident in Muzaffargarh

Two others were injured

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Prime minister green lights special committee for ‘Charter of Economy’

It was one of Shehbaz Sharif's suggestions

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The final arbiters of Afghanistan’s fate are the Afghans: Qureshi

Says no one should come between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Elton John awarded France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur

The British singer was described as a "melodic genius" by French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Pakistan to host Afghan Peace Conference in Bhurban today

Senior Afghan politicians and leaders will attend

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Scholar discovers strange connections in caste system

Azad Samejo’s book traces the family trees of Sindh’s tribes

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Today’s outlook: Saad Rafique to appear before accountability court

Notes from the newsroom

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Three dead, dozens feared buried in Cambodia building collapse

Seven-storey building collapsed with workers inside

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Chennai water crisis: 'We can't do anything'

Residents in the Indian city have been forced to go to drastic lengths to get water after months of poor rainfall.

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Trump warns Iran of ‘obliteration’ in event of war

The president says he is open to talks with Tehran after pulling out of strikes.

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Qatari Emir to arrive in Pakistan on two-day visit today

He will be received by PM Imran Khan

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Mauritania heads to polls in first election since independence

More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

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X-Prize winner: Children are not a product

The winner of Elon Musk's global learning award warns that children's data should be protected.

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Miriwoong: The Australian language which barely anybody speaks

Australia has about 100 indigenous languages at risk of being lost - so how do you save them?

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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.

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Syria: Who's in control of Idlib?

Who holds sway in the last major stronghold of opposition forces fighting the Syrian government?

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Hong Kong protests: How Hallelujah to the Lord became an unofficial anthem

It's a Christian hymn but there are political reasons why protesters have picked up the simple tune

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The medical student who died of measles

The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

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Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals’ competing for the Africa Cup of Nations

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

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Trump dismisses E. Jean Carroll rape allegation as 'fiction'

Writer E. Jean Carroll says Mr Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

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Xi in North Korea: Kim hails 'invincible' ties with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to Pyongyang ends with mutual pledges of friendship.

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Gulf crisis: Are we heading for a new tanker war?

Attacks on tankers in the Gulf drew the US in the 1980s - now it could be even more dangerous.

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South Africa confident for remaining Cricket World Cup matches

Proteas have won just a single game in six matches

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USA, Cameroon clinch wins FIFA Women’s World Cup

Sides defeat Sweden, New Zealand respectively

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Today’s outlook: PPP to mark Benazir Bhutto’s birthday with rallies

Notes from the newsroom

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Prime Minister Imran Khan to address the nation today

He is likely to discuss amnesty scheme, taxes

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Balochi frocks hit Vancouver Fashion Week

Meet the designer making this cultural fusion

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Trump 'approved military strikes against Iran but pulled back'

US media reports say the president approved pre-dawn strikes for Friday, but rolled back the plan.

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Hong Kong protests: Hundreds surround police headquarters

Protesters are calling for the extradition bill, which has been suspended, to be completely shelved.

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US Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales

The UK has temporarily suspended sales as well

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UN restores Islamabad’s status as a family station

It considers Islamabad safe enough for staffers' families to live

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Speeding car hits, kills homeless man

Another man was injured

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Kullu bus crash: More than 40 die in India gorge plunge

Witnesses say the bus failed to make a sharp turn on a steep road and fell down a mountainside.

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Israel Folau: Sacked rugby player in anti-gay row asks for donations

Israel Folau is contesting Rugby Australia's decision to end his contract over anti-gay posts.

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Apple warns Trump that more China tariffs will help rivals

Apple says US plans to impose more tariffs on Chinese goods would hurt its "global competitiveness".

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Fears for elephants facing 1,900 mile train journey in India

Four elephants are set to travel in 40C heat for days across India to participate in temple rituals.

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Searching for truth in China's Uighur 're-education' camps

China is accused of locking up Uighurs in camps - which it denies. The BBC went inside one of them.

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Inside Pakistan's first retirement home for third-gender people

Pakistan's third-gender people are often rejected by their families - the first retirement home for them has just opened.

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Why the age of electric flight is finally upon us

Air travel accounts for 2%-3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Are electric engines an answer?

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Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence: The 3,100-mile race around a New York block

It lasts almost two months, with competitors running 18 hours a day. The 'Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence' is a race unlike any other.

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Has an internet blackout killed Sudan's revolution?

The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.

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Inside Italy's war over vaccines

Fake news fuels the anti-vaccine movement and one government's vaccination efforts may be making it worse.

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Istanbul vote: Why rerun vote is key to Turkey's future

Turkey's ruling party narrowly lost the city's mayoral election in April and a rerun is scheduled for 23 June.

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Iran says shot down US drone over its territory

There was no immediate reaction from the United States

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Meet the rickshaw driver with daughters at Karachi’s leading universities

Everyone has the right to be educated, he says

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Watch Dogs at E3: We want players to find value in other people

The maker of Watch Dogs: Legion wants it to help players “think differently about the person next to you”.

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Asad Umar asks govt to reconsider taxes on sugar, oil

Says they should shield the poor from budget effects

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David Ortiz: Boston Red Sox legend 'not target of shooting'

The former baseball star was shot in the back at an open-air nightclub in the Dominican Republic.

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Argentina draw against Scotland, England win in Women’s World Cup

England and Japan qualified for last-16 stage

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Sania Mirza’s career more controversial than mine: Veena Malik

Says they've both faced criticism because of their career choices

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Asif Zardari wants an end to the government’s ‘hisaab kitaab’

Says his arrest is 'worrying' the common people

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Ex-Interpol chief pleads guilty to corruption, China says

Meng Hongwei was charged with corruption after he vanished on a trip back to China last year.

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Pakistani men make frandship: Hello from the ‘other’ side

Why do men send unwanted messages to women?

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Showbiz whales freed from captivity arrive in Iceland

Two performing beluga whales are freed to live out their days in a secluded Icelandic bay.

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Cassius' Philippe Zdar dies in accidental fall

Philippe Zdar, one half of of French dance duo Cassius, dies accidentally in Paris, his agent says.

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India says it is ready for talks with Pakistan

PM Modi has responded to PM Khan's letter

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New weapons to use in rape cases in Pakistan

7 big changes to know about

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Karachi’s weather cools down as temperatures drop

Cooler winds have begun blowing

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Iranian military claims to have shot down US spy drone

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) say they shot down a US spy drone on Thursday morning.

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In Sudan, internet users find ways to beat blackout

The military council imposed the blackout to curb protests

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Online porn age-checks for under-18s 'face new delay'

Changes aimed at stopping under-18s viewing explicit content were due to come into force next month.

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Christchurch attack: New Zealand launches gun buy-back scheme

People have six months to hand in their semi-automatic weapons - banned in the wake of the Christchurch attacks.

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Chris Dawson: Podcast-highlighted suspect pleads not guilty to murder

Chris Dawson denies killing his wife, Lynette, in Sydney - a case that has drawn global attention.

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Clapping back against racial stereotypes

Elijah Lawal has written a book about "clapping back" against racial stereotypes.

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How can a company be valued at billions, but not make any profit?

You can't have a company worth billions of dollars and not make a profit, right? Wrong, and here's why.

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Gulf crisis: Close up to stricken oil tanker with the US Navy

The BBC's Mark Lowen sees the damage caused to one of the oil tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman.

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What are vaccines, how do they work and why are people sceptical?

Vaccines help save the lives of millions a year. This is how they came about - and why they matter.

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Immunisation: Why we do it and how 'herd immunity' works

This is how vaccines work, why they’re important and what the phrase “herd immunity” actually means.

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‘I got lockjaw thanks to my mum’

Meredith's mother stopped her having vaccinations - so eventually she got some nasty illnesses.

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Thief saws off Marilyn Monroe statue in Hollywood

No arrests have been made so far

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Court to hear Nawaz’s bail plea on medical grounds today

NAB had previously argued that his request is not maintainable

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Today’s outlook: Balochistan to unveil 2019-20 budget

Notes from the newsroom

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Motorcyclist killed in collision

Four others were injured

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Rooftop gardens provide breathing space in concrete jungles

Concrete jungles we live in are causing climate change

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Attock police bust six-member gang of robbers

Suspects looted women travelling in rickshaws, cars

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Measles vaccine fears cost me my children

One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles.

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More than 70 million displaced worldwide, says UNHCR

The number is the highest in the UN refugee agency's history.

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Sperm donor is child's legal father, Australian court rules

It prevents his child's biological mother and her wife from moving to New Zealand with the girl.

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Pakistan Citizens Portal: 85% complaints resolved so far

Premier says this is 'Naya Pakistan'

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California wildfires: Power company agrees to pay $1bn for damage

Pacific Gas & Electric Corp are facing billions of dollars worth of lawsuits over the fires.

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Low trust in vaccines 'a global crisis'

The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.

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Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains

A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.

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PM decides to give MQM another ministry in the federation

It currently has charge of the law and IT ministries

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MH17 plane crash: Investigators 'expected to name four suspects'

Ukraine says the suspects will be named by the Dutch-led investigation into the 2014 plane downing.

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Haiti protests: Why are so many people on the streets?

Activists have taken to the streets in Haiti's capital to protest about what they say is government corruption.

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US-China trade war: Officials to resume talks before G20

Mr Trump says he will have an "extended meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 next week.

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Trump: 'A nation must care for its own citizens first'

US President Donald Trump launches his 2020 re-election campaign in Florida.

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Should we dislike the 'Like' button?

Social media companies know approval can be addictive, so how should we manage the compulsion to be liked?

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Danniella Westbrook: Drug-free EastEnders star 'to train as therapist'

Danniella Westbrook says she is drug and alcohol-free for the first time in years.

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Mickey Arthur tells Pakistan to rekindle ‘cornered tigers’ spirit

Head coach says side has to put India defeat behind them

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Imad not ruling out Pakistan’s chances of reaching semi-finals

All-rounder says side will try to win remaining fixtures

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India encephalitis death toll rises to 103

Hundreds of children have been admitted to hospital in Bihar state since the start of June.

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Buy designer pants for Rs 400

Find them in Karachi's hidden market

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Sania Mirza and Veena Malik’s Twitter feud turns ugly

A viral video sparked debate on social media

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Shoaib Malik gives clarification on viral video

All-rounder says the video was of June 13

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Panic amid Toronto Raptors victory parade gunfire

Four people are injured in shooting as the Toronto Raptors celebrate their first NBA title.

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New Zealand man jailed for 21 months for sharing Christchurch shooting video

Philip Arps had also made a modified version of the video that he intended to share as a meme.

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New TV channels will create jobs, says Firdous Ashiq Awan

Government has issued licences to 58 new channels

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Today’s outlook: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to unveil budget 2019-20

Notes from the newsroom

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The Hunger Games is getting a prequel

It is set 64 years before the first book

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30 killed in triple suicide bombing in Nigeria

Boko Haram is being blamed for the attack

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Four people killed in Nankana Sahib firing

No arrest has been made

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Toronto Raptors: Four people injured in victory parade shooting

Police say two were seriously wounded at the event celebrating the basketball win.

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Mohammed Morsi,: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader

Authorities face questions after Mohammed Morsi, 67, died on Monday after collapsing in a court room.

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French storm: Hail batters south-east France

Golf ball-sized hail hits the Drome region of France, causing widespread damage.

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What does this hat mean to Americans?

The signature red hat made famous by President Trump has divided Americans on what it represents.

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Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'

Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.

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Should you leave the room when you cough or sneeze?

President Donald Trump seems to think so - and he's not alone. What have the experts got to say?

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How a struggling airline went soaring through the cloud

In a "David and Goliath" battle of the skies, the small airline used tech to punch above its weight.

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Stonewall uprising: A riot that changed millions of lives

On a hot New York night 50 years ago, a police raid on a gay bar reshaped millions of American lives.

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Dogs' eyes evolve to appeal to humans

Scientists have found a muscle that allows dogs to make 'puppy eyes' and bond with humans.

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Syrian universities weakened by 'brain-drain', says report

Syria's war is near an end but its universities are struggling to help the country's recovery.

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Phoenix mayor apologises after US police threaten to shoot black family

Police say they are investigating the video and have issued a public apology.

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Karachi heatwave ends after three days

The temperature will stay between 36 and 38 degrees

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Two killed in road accident

25 others were injured

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Hong Kong extradition: How radical youth forced the government's hand

How did Hong Kong's protesters - many barely out of their teens - manage to force the government's hand?

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Rohit Sharma credits fatherhood for World Cup heroics

India opener scored 140 against Pakistan in side’s 89-run win

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Dollar continues to rise, reaches new high against rupee

It is trading at Rs157.2 in the interbank market

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ECP summons PML-N’s reply on petition seeking Maryam’s disqualification

PTI wants her removed as PML-N vice-president

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Extinction Rebellion postpone Heathrow drone protest

Extinction Rebellion threatened to shut down the airport in a protest against its planned expansion.

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India magician disappears in river after Houdini trick

Chanchal Lahiri, with his legs and hands shackled, was lowered into a river in India.

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‘This is the best time to plant trees in Karachi’

Expert says no trees are enemies of the environment

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Truck art gets a ‘moving’ message

Artists leave guns, paint girls with books

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Multan’s farmers are getting ready for mango season

Mango season is almost here

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What's happening in the news this week?

Tense times in Europe's biggest city. Trump eyes up 2020. And Africa's festival of sport begins.

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Spice Girls: Geri apologises for quitting in 1998

Ginger Spice says she regrets leaving the band at the height of their fame, as their reunion tour ends.

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Today’s outlook: Anti-polio campaign kicks off, NA to debate budget

Notes from the newsroom

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Carole Ghosn calls for President Trump to back her husband

The wife of the former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn wants pressure put on Japan over his legal battle.

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Yearly report to be reviewed at CCI meeting

PM Imran Khan will chair the meeting

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Two policemen gunned down in Karachi’s Orangi Town

Police say they were targeted while coming to work

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PML-N summons MNAs for meeting on budget, political situation

Opposition set to oppose the budget

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Hong Kong protest: Joshua Wong calls for HK leader Carrie Lam to resign

Joshua Wong, who became the face of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, has been released from prison.

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Italian George Clooney fraudsters arrested in Thailand

Police arrest two Italians in Thailand who posed as George Clooney to promote a fashion business.

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Stealing from the sick in Uganda

The BBC finds evidence that prescription drugs have been sold illegally by Ugandan health workers.

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Germany's far-right AfD party fails to win first mayor

The vote in Görlitz was viewed as a test for the anti-immigration party ahead of regional elections.

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Ethiopia anger over texting and internet blackouts

No explanation has been given for the shut downs but they coincide with nationwide exams.

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Samsung denies rumours that it’s launching Galaxy Fold in July

Korean Herald has bad news about the flexible phone

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How long will India run from us, asks FM Qureshi

Says nations prayers are with Pakistan cricket team

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Electrical failure cuts power to all of Argentina and Uruguay, supplier says

All of Argentina and Uruguay are without power, supplier says, affecting about 48m people.

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Hong Kong protests: Thousands march against extradition bill

Thousands of people marched in Hong Kong on Sunday against a controversial extradition bill.

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Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara admits misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu will have to pay a fine and reimburse a total of $15,000 (£11,910).

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PM Khan encourages Pakistan team to fight till last ball

Former cricketer says side should banish fear of losing

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Peshawar district govt dumps 220 litres of substandard milk

A milk seller was also arrested

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Cricket World Cup 2019 live updates – India vs Pakistan

Manchester hosts high octane Pak-India World Cup fixture

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Chris Gayle makes a fashion statement ahead of Pak-India clash

You can count on Chris Gayle to make people laugh

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/2x6mZAF

Baseball jersey auctioned off for $5.6 million

It belonged to Yankees legend Babe Ruth

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Karachi man kills wife, brings body to hospital for post-mortem

He even called his in-laws to the hospital

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One killed in traffic accident

12 others were injured

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Five killed, 20 injured in Narowal traffic accident

A fire broke out after two vehicles collided

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Pakistan and India to face off in Manchester today

Their ICC World Cup bout begins at 2:30pm

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Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred

With two of the main candidates barred from running, Guatemala's presidential election is in disarray.

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Ransomware cyber attacks are targeting large companies and demanding huge payments.

A Norwegian aluminium producer is recovering after hackers took thousands of computers offline and demanded a ransom.

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Nigerian weddings: Glitz, glamour but mind the cost

Why are some couples are having multiple weddings? Leah and Echina explain why they did.

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Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auction

The baseball legend's jersey becomes the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold.

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The day Trump ran for president (and what people predicted)

On this day in 2015, Trump said he was running for president. How did people react - and what did they get wrong?

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Ebola crosses a porous border

The Ebola virus may be easier to contain in Uganda than in DR Congo, reports Olivia Acland.

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China’s history of extraordinary rendition

Protests in Hong Kong over proposed changes to the extradition law follow reports of China illegally removing its opponents.

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Jan Broberg: Abuser used alien conspiracy to control me

Jan Broberg from Abducted in Plain Sight tells BBC Radio 5 Live how abuser lied to control her.

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Three caught for planning to rob ATM in SITE

Explosives, gas cylinder found in their possession

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Ranbir Kapoor fan Mawra meets Rishi Kapoor in New York

Kapoor was undergoing treatment for cancer

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Pakistan-India World Cup fixture ‘not a war’, says Wasim

Former Pakistan captain urges fans to stay calm

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NAB tells court it opposes Nawaz Sharif’s bail plea

Says he is not in any medical danger

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Brazil off to winning start in Copa America 2019

Canarinho claim 3-0 win over Bolivia in opener

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Three arrested for drug dealing

They have confessed to their crime

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20 arrested for one-wheeling in Bin Qasim

A case has been registered

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Karachi water supply cut off after power suspension at Dhabeji

It will take 75 to 90 hours to restore it

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Today’s outlook: Karachi’s heatwave to end today

Notes from the newsroom

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Faryal Talpur to be presented before Islamabad court today

She was arrested on corruption charges on Friday

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Top six beautiful princesses of the world

Find out who they are in the video

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Hong Kong extradition protests: Government to delay bill, reports say

The Hong Kong government is ready to pause plans to change extradition laws, local media report.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Man who stabbed Brazil's leader acquitted

President Jair Bolsonaro, who was attacked last September, says he will appeal against the decision.

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ICYMI: Bond car for sale and a vertical spillway

Some of the stories you might have missed this week.

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Venezuela crisis: Migrants dash to cross Peru border

Thousands of Venezuelan migrants are hoping to beat the introduction of a visa requirement by Peru.

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What happens if Mexico doesn't stem migrant flow?

The US will deem Mexico a "safe third country" if immigration isn't curbed. What does that mean?

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Why would a nurse become a serial killer?

German nurse Niels Högel is just the latest health professional to be jailed for killing patients.

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Rape and Sudan's revolution: 'They were crying and screaming'

A feared unit of Sudan's security forces raped women as they dispersed protesters, witnesses say.

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Hong Kong extradition row: Will it damage its star status?

Hong Kong is one of the world's top financial hubs, but is this status now at risk?

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Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'

Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.

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How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio

How a love of surfing bring rich and poor together in Rio

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A telephone for grief after the Japanese tsunami

Many people have come to Japan's "wind phone" after losing family in the 2011 tsunami.

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The Bookshop: The story of Australia's oldest LGBTI bookstore

Australia's oldest LGBTI bookshop has been a vital resource and hub in Sydney for four decades.

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Selena Gomez: Instagram 'would make me depressed'

The singer says she had to delete social media from her phone as it made her feel bad about herself.

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Sudan military admits dispersing sit-in, says ‘mistakes happened

Military operation left 120 dead

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Australian cult: The Family leader Anne Hamilton-Byrne dies

Anne Hamilton-Byrne's cult was accused of imprisoning and brainwashing children in the 70s and 80s.

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Sania Mirza speaks against Pakistan-India Cricket World Cup match ads

Indian tennis sensation terms commercials as "cringeworthy"

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Pakistan need their A game against India, says Waqar

Former pacer says Pakistan-India cricketing encounters are huge affairs

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Disappeared Argentina activists' son finds family after 40 years

Javier Darroux Mijalchuk's parents were abducted in 1977, during Argentina's military dictatorship.

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Yemen war: Second assault on Saudi Abha airport in three days

Saudi officials said five drones, launched by Yemeni rebels, were intercepted at Abha airport.

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Bob Hawke: Thousands honour 'deeply loved' Australian ex-PM

The nation's third-longest serving leader, Bob Hawke, is remembered at a state memorial service.

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Noreena Shams, the rising squash player from Malakand

She dressed as a boy to practice the sport

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Another Cricket World Cup fixture gets washed out

India-New Zealand match abandoned without a ball being bowled

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Two killed as car rams into rickshaw in Karachi’s DHA

Six people were injured

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Euthanasia: 'I don’t feel like I’m killing the patient’

Doctor Yves de Locht practices euthanasia but feels for emotional reasons he can only do one a month.

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Toronto Raptors win first NBA title

The Toronto Raptors beat defending champions the Golden State Warriors in the sixth NBA Finals game to win their first title.

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Today’s outlook: Punjab, Sindh budgets to be presented today

Notes from the newsroom

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Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising

The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077.

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Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: US releases video of 'Iran removing mine'

Iran has strongly denied the US allegation that it was behind attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

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SCO Summit an opportunity to talk to India: PM Khan

Says Pakistan looking to deepen relationship with Russia

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Zardari, Faryal Talpur to appear before Islamabad accountability court today

Arrest warrants issued for Talpur

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The robot that understands irony and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

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Kim Kardashian West talks criminal justice at White House

At a White House event she promoted a new rideshare scheme that aims to help former convicts get jobs.

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Keanu Reeves and Cyberpunk 2077: Gaming doesn't need legitimising

The actor talks to Radio 1 Newsbeat at E3 about his starring role in the game Cyberpunk 2077.

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#OneFairWage: Is it wrong to pay tipped staff less than others?

Some US workers can be paid just $2.13 an hour by their bosses, but raising the rate is controversial.

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The super-tough drones and robots going where we can't

How do you build unmanned vehicles that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and terrains?

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Ofcom gives 'provisional' approval to BBC iPlayer changes

The media regulator gives "provisional" approval to plans to allow shows to be available for longer.

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Morrisons and Amazon expanding same-day deliveries

Morrisons agrees to expand fast delivery service with Amazon to five extra cities.

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Salman Khan hosts special Bharat screening for Partition-affected families

The film was released on June 5

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Dollar reaches record high against rupee in interbank market

It is trading at Rs152.30

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Do you have depression? Why you should get help

In Pakistan people suffer from depression but don’t realize it

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KP textbooks learn new lessons

Watch why the government is making these changes

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PM Khan to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit today

The two-day summit will take place in Kyrgyzstan

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Gulf of Oman 'tanker blast' reports prompt warning

A UK maritime group urges caution amid reports of distress calls and explosions on two vessels.

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Muhlaysia Booker: Man charged with murder of Dallas transgender woman

The fatal shooting of Muhlaysia Booker highlighted the violence often faced by transgender people.

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Production orders issued for Hamza Shahbaz, Salman Rafique

They will attend Friday's Punjab Assembly budget session

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KCR affected residents to get accommodation next year: Saeed Ghani

Over 4,500 houses will have to be built

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/2Zo0PG8

Two children burnt after gas-filled balloons explode in Faisalabad

The children filled the balloons with natural gas

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/2KfCrml

Today’s outlook: Shehbaz heads to court, PM Imran to Kyrgyzstan

Notes from newsroom

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Trump would 'take' foreign information on rival in 2020 election

The US president dismissed concerns that it would amount to electoral interference.

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10-year-old killed at Karachi’s Sea View Beach in go-kart accident

A speeding go-kart hit him

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Did the government really freeze Pakistan’s military budget?

There has been a 26% increase in military pensions

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Sister of Saudi crown prince faces Paris trial: legal source

She allegedly ordered a French workman to be beaten up

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/2ZhK9zQ

Australia approves controversial coal mine

The huge project in Queensland has been subject to years of environmental hold-ups and protests.

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Karachi’s temperature to soar as Cyclone Vayu nears India

Thursday and Friday's temperatures to touch 42 degrees

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Hong Kong extradition protests leaves city in shock

Authorities have shut some government offices after the worst violence in the territory for decades.

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Mexican government accuses Carolina Herrera of cultural appropriation

The country's culture minister wrote a letter to Carolina Herrera demanding an explanation.

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Hidden Figures: Nasa renames street after black female mathematicians

Hidden Figures Way is named after the African-American women featured in the Oscar-nominated film.

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Nicaraguans celebrate release of 'political prisoners'

The government releases dozens of activists arrested during anti-government protests.

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Pakistan ad 'mocking' India pilot ups ante ahead of World Cup clash

The ad features an actor playing an Indian pilot who was captured by Pakistan earlier this year.

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What did Pakistan use before dollars?

Watch the evaluation of currency throughout history

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KP’s first female boxing coach

This coach teaches girls how to hit back hard

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Ahad Raza Mir receives Betty Mitchell Awards nomination for Hamlet

The ceremony will be held on June 24

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Uber takes its flying taxi ambitions to Australia

Melbourne will become a pilot city for Uber's air taxi service, with test flights due to begin in 2020.

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Watch: Comparing the prices of local and imported groceries

Seeing is believing

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MLB: 'What a catch!' Fan takes incredible one-handed effort

Watch as a fan takes an incredible one-handed catch at an Atlanta-Pittsburgh baseball game.

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Maren Morris: Country music has a problem with sexuality

Why can't country music people be "confident and sexy and sexual" like those in pop, asks singer.

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Why talking to strangers could be good for you

We consistently underestimate the benefits of interacting with strangers, research suggests.

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The man who helped feed the world

The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.

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Chernobyl survivors assess fact and fiction in TV series

A former engineer and diver give their verdicts on how the explosion at the power plant is handled.

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Today’s outlook: Rain threatens Pakistan, Australia World Cup match

Notes from the newsroom

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Hong Kong extradition: Thousands blockade streets against extradition

People are marching in Hong Kong as anger grows over a controversial extradition bill.

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Plant extinction 'bad news for all species'

Almost 600 plant species have been lost from the wild in the last 250 years, according to a study.

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Postpartum psychosis: 'I always feared I’d go mad, and when I had my son I did'

Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.

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Catch 22: How George Clooney was lured back to TV

The actor directs, produces and stars in a new adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch 22.

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Parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa jolted by earthquake

It measured 5 on the Richter scale

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Hong Kong China extradition bill debate delayed amid protests

Tens of thousands of protesters blocked major roads

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Breaking down the budget and how it will affect you

We're looking at higher inflation and fewer jobs

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US man becomes principal of the school he once cleaned

A man from Colorado explains how a teacher inspired him to take the journey from janitor to principal.

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Baby elephant takes first wobbly steps

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

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Japan's Shinzo Abe heads to Tehran amid US-Iran tensions

Observers say Shinzo Abe is looking to boost his profile as a global statesman ahead of elections back home.

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The public art project that entranced post-Cold War Berlin

In June 1995 artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin in fabric.

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Botswana decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling

The High Court decision is a landmark case and contrasts with Kenya's recent ruling against gay sex.

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Elton John film Rocketman banned in Samoa over gay scenes

The censor says the biopic clashes with the country's "cultural and Christian beliefs".

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China rains: Thousands stranded after record downpour

More than two million people have been affected and roads have been badly damaged, officials say.

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Asif Ali Zardari remanded into NAB custody till June 21

He was arrested on Monday

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MQM founder Altaf Hussain detained in London: reports

His house was raided early morning

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Dark Phoenix fails to rise from the ashes

The movie opened to only an estimated $33m

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Argentina draw against Japan in FIFA Women’s World Cup

The fixture ended in a goalless draw

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Iran to release Lebanese US resident convicted of spying

Nizar Zakka, a businessman with US permanent residency, was arrested during a visit to Iran in 2015.

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Eight killed as vans collide with a truck in Attock

24 people injured

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Hamza Shabaz challenges NAB to prove him guilty

Watch his statement in the video

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Watch: Pakistani footballers take on the header bin challenge

Video of the challenge went viral on social media

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Watch Hamza Sharif being taken into NAB custody

His bail was cancelled by the Lahore High Court

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Two suspected robbers shot dead in Karachi’s Quaidabad

Stolen motorcycle, gun recovered

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Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to a UFC fight

Conor McGregor offers to host the fight

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/2wKwLb9

Imam-ul-Haq confident about facing Mitchell Starc

Batsman doesn't consider pacer a threat

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/2I7cSla

Drinking water from clay glass can cure diabetes: herbalist

Cooking food in earthenware is more beneficial than you realize

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Another arrest on the cards as Hamza Shahbaz’s interim bail cancelled

He took back the bail petition

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Here’s what to expect from Budget 2019-20

Some of its salient features

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North Korea: Hundreds of public execution sites identified, says report

A rights group found that those publicly executed had committed crimes like stealing copper and cows.

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Hungary tourist accident: Operation to raise capsized boat begins

A giant crane begins lifting the boat in Budapest after last month's fatal collision.

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Justice department to hand some Mueller evidence to House

The US justice department agrees to hand over some underlying evidence from the investigation.

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World’s most costly painting on Saudi prince’s yacht: report

Salvator Mundi was sold for a record $450m

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Today’s outlook: Govt set to unveil Budget 2019-2020

Notes from the newsroom

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The face behind Pakistan’s most famous voice-overs

Farheen Malik said Pakistani voice-over artists should get recognition

from Samaa Digital http://bit.ly/31j0jea

Portugal beat Netherlands to win inaugural Nations League

Hosts pick up 1-0 win over the Dutch in Porto

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Body of seven-year-old found near river in Khairpur

He went missing for a day

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Dollar back at 150

It rose Rs1.60 in the interbank market

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Japaese pilot crashed F-35 stealth fighter after 'spatial disorientation'

The F-35 stealth fighter jet hit the Pacific Ocean at a speed of more than 1,100km/h (683mph).

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England beat Switzerland to finish third in Nations League

Three Lions win 5-6 on penalties

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Kathua child rape and murder: India court finds six guilty

Six Hindu men have been convicted for raping, torturing and murdering the eight-year-old Muslim girl.

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David Ortiz: Former Boston Red Sox star shot in back in Dominican Republic

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.

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Norway, Italy, Brazil, England win in Women’s FIFA World Cup

Four matches were played on third day of the competition

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Places to visit this Eid

Plan the perfect holiday on a budget

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Major ICC Cricket World Cup records​

Australia have won four of the last five World Cups

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Night owls: Simple sleep tweaks boost wellbeing

Simple steps can shift the body clock and improve people's mental health, say researchers.

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Air New Zealand drops ban on staff tattoos

The shift comes amid criticism that the ban discriminated against Maori people with cultural markings.

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‘In a zoo’: Pakistan’s Kalash battle tourism deluge

People are trying to defame the community, say the Kalash

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Hong Kong extradition law: Huge march in protest

Huge crowds of protesters dressed in white filled the streets of Hong Kong, marching against a proposed extradition law.

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Today’s outlook: Bilawal begins his protest against the government

Notes from the newsroom

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Court to decide if Zardari gets bail or jail time

NAB is at the court with his arrest warrant

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PM Khan urges Pakistanis to make use of amnesty scheme

Says Pakistanis give least tax, most charity

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Xbox: Keanu Reeves and other highlights from Microsoft's E3 event

The John Wick star's surprise appearance and other highlights from Microsoft's video games event.

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Dallas crane collapse kills one, injures six others

One person has been killed and six others injured after a crane collapse during a storm in Texas.

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