Hamza Ali Abbasi shares sun-kissed selfie with wife Naimal Khawar

He captioned the picture ‘My biwi and I’

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30 Indian students booked for waving ‘Pakistani flag’

They say it was a mistake

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Assam NRC: People queue to check they are on list

The list effectively strips about 1.9 million people in the state of their citizenship.

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Here’s what trended in Pakistani entertainment news this week

Read our weekly roundup

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Premier League: Why Nigeria's passion for English football continues

As England's Premier League continues to grip Nigeria, the football phone-ins are intense listening.

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Police say Charsadda woman smuggler killed in shootout

A police officer was injured

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ATM robber dies during police ‘interrogation’ in Rahim Yar Khan

Footage of him robbing a Faisalabad ATM went viral

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The churches trying to save Ethiopia's trees

The forests provide protective 'clothing' for sacred spaces but farmland is putting these ancient trees at risk.

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How migrants cross the Channel from Calais

The BBC's Gavin Lee boards a small boat to see some of the dangers face by migrants who cross the English Channel.

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Hong Kong police storm metro system after protests

Footage shows officers beating people with batons and using pepper spray in train carriages.

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A ton of hashish found in vehicle in Quetta

No arrests were made

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‘Muslims are crushed by govts using the words Islamic terrorism’

Prime Minister Imran Khan urges Muslims to raise Kashmir issue

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Hong Kong police raid metro system

Riot police violently tackle suspected protesters in Hong Kong's metro system after demonstrations.

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Five dead, 21 hurt in Texas mass shooting

Three police officers were injured

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Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort

Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi is shown flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues, and firing a gun.

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Woman with house full of hedgehogs says 'no more'

Paula Garner is currently nursing more than 80 poorly hedgehogs back to health.

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Mat Dan: 'I became an accidental celebrity 6,000 miles from home'

When Daniel Tyler went backpacking, little did he know he'd end up a star in Malaysia.

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Sheryl Crow on her final album, #MeToo and being an outsider in the 1990s

The star talks about singing with her heroes on her 11th and apparently final album Threads.

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What we learned from the Harvey Weinstein documentary Untouchable

Women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault shed light on their stories in a new film.

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Not our baby: Muneeb say pictures circulating are fake

Aiman, Muneeb were blessed with a baby girl on Friday

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Bomb defused in Karachi’s Quaidabad

It was attached to a motorcycle

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Karachi men dismember business partner, box up his body

Zaeem went missing from Korangi on August 24

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Mohammad Amir shines as Essex secure T20 Blast quarter-final berth

Pakistani fast-bowler finishes with figures of 2-29 against Kent

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PM working as Jinnah’s ‘soldier’ for minority rights: Firdous Ashiq

Says govt is committed to completing the Kartarpur Corridor

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Burning Man: Death at US festival treated as ‘suspicious’

Festival-goer Shane Billingham had “poisonous” levels of carbon monoxide in his blood, police say.

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Two killed in accident on National Highway

10 people were injured

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Wearing her mother’s wedding dress was Naimal Khawar’s best decision

They married on August 25

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Two killed as bus collides with motorcycle in North Karachi

The bus driver is on the run

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CCTV footage shows motorcyclists attacking doctor in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Dr Hassan Askari was killed on Friday

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India in strong position against West Indies in second Test

Visitors were 264-5 at stumps on day one

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This Lahore artisan makes statues out of camel bones

21-year-old Dil Faraz learnt this art from his family

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Four-year-old killed after father allegedly opens fire in Sukkur

He was fighting with his wife

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Hafizabad man kills neighbour over parking spot

A case has been registered against five suspects

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Assam NRC: What next for 1.9 million 'stateless' Indians?

The latest version of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, strips 1.9 million of citizenship.

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YouTube fined $200m over child privacy violations

It was collecting data without parent’s consent

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Policeman shoots man, his son dead at Rawalpindi’s DHQ Hospital

He fled after the attack

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Iran tanker row: US blacklists vessel 'bound for Syria'

The US says the Adrian Darya 1 is being used by Iran to fund "illicit activities" in the region.

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India’s Assam to publish controversial ‘citizenship list’ amid tight security

It could leave millions stateless

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammad: Trial date set for 'architect of 9/11'

Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and four other men face the death penalty if found guilty.

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DJ Arafat: Thousands pay tribute at Abidjan concert

Fans flock to honour the influential Ivorian musician, who died in a motorcycle accident this month.

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Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs

The trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify with new tariffs.

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Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind.

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This beautiful Multan shrine is 800 years old

Many people visit the shrine of Hazarat Khawaja Awais Khagga

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Aisam-ul-Haq expresses solidarity with people of Kashmir

Tennis star wears red armband during US Open first-round match

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Watch: National anthem played across Pakistan in solidarity with Kashmir

30 minutes of solidarity observed across Pakistan

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What about the animals caught in the Amazon rainforest fires?

Millions of different species live in the rainforest and will be severely affected by the blazes.

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Simona Halep crashes out of US Open

Reigning Wimbledon champion suffers three-sets defeat

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Great Barrier Reef outlook very poor, Australia says

A report downgrades the reef's long-term health from poor to very poor due to climate change.

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Seven shops sealed for selling adulterated meat in Quetta

They had received multiple warning letters before

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Brazil’s burning ban takes effect as Amazon fires rage

International organisations say the ban isn't useful

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12 passengers injured in Toba Tek Singh train accident

Four bogies of the Rehman Baba Express derailed

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Climate change: Big lifestyle changes 'needed to cut emissions'

Reaching Net Zero emissions will be a huge challenge, says UK's outgoing chief environment scientist.

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Larkana policeman allegedly kills teenage son

He has been arrested

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18-year-old woman drowns in Chenab River

Her body hasn't been found yet

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More rain forecast in Karachi on Friday

Up to 70mm of rain is expected

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Russia swaps prisoners with Ukraine including filmmaker, says prosecutor

Oleg Sentsov was convicted in 2015 for plotting and carrying out attacks in a controversial case.

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Tamil family's deportation from Australia halted mid-air

A plane carrying the family of four is forced to land as activists secure a last-minute injunction.

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Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'

Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows.

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Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'

Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows.

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Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'

With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder.

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Moscow protests: Students challenging arrest in Putin's Russia

Hundreds have been arrested, now student are filling courtrooms for crash courses in Russia's legal system.

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Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?

He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true?

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'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy

Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap.

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Joshua Wong arrested: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist

Mr Wong's political party says the leading activist was "forcefully pushed into a minivan" by police.

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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

The man had attended the festival in Cuellar as a spectator but was attacked by the bull.

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Joker trailer dives deeper in the DC villain’s dark life

The Todd Phillips-directed film hits theatres on October 4

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Sri Lankan spinner Mendis call an end to his career

Mendis was famous for his carrom ball

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Pakistan ‘can’t see way forward’ for bilateral talks with India

It is engaging with it on Kartarpur, Kulbhushan cases though

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Samsung heir faces South Korea bribery retrial

The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal.

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S Korea ex-leader Park and Samsung heir Lee face bribery retrials

The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal.

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Shoaib Akhtar undergoes successful knee surgery

Rawalpindi Express was treated in Melbourne

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Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps

Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube.

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Facebook may bring screen sharing to Messenger

The feature is currently in the developmental stage

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This Karachi bride missed her wedding because of the rain

No one took her from the salon to the reception

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What’s going to happen to Bahria Town financially now?

Govt wants money Bahria Town has to give the court

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Serena, Federer rally to qualify for US Open third round

Duo had to struggle to progress in New York

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Pakistan successfully tests Ghaznavi ballistic missile

Move comes after heightened tensions with India

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Sindh High Court rejects Mustafa Kamal’s petition against Wasim Akhtar

Judges say his appointment as garbage director wasn't legal

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Hong Kong: Protesters join MeToo rally against police

Thousands gathered to demand answers after protesters accused the police of using sexual violence.

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Two Quetta factories sealed for producing substandard nimco, ice cream

Unclean containers, adulterated ingredients, banned chemicals found in kitchen

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Asif Ali Zardari shifted to PIMS Hospital

A medical board had recommended he be admitted last week

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Today’s outlook: Senate, parliamentary committee to discuss Kashmir situation

Notes from the newsroom

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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s remand extended for another 14 days

He is in NAB custody in the LNG case

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Sindh’s streets flood as rain hits the province

Power suspended in Dadu, Ghotki, Tando Allahyar, Khairpur

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Body of 13-year-old boy found in Sibi

Doctors say he was beaten up and burned

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Toll rises to 28 in Mexico bar fire attack

President calls it a shameful attack

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Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation.

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More rain forecast for Karachi on Thursday

Private schools to remain closed today

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Six-foot long snake retrieved from house in Narowal

It was poisonous

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National hockey team prepares for Olympic qualification round

28 players joined the training camp

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Palestinian Harvard freshman deported from US over friends’ Facebook posts

He didn't even like, share or comment on them

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No worries for Nadal in US Open first round

Former champion clinches straight sets win against John Millman

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Light rain forecast in Karachi Wednesday night

No storm predicted, says Met dept

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Judge recuses himself from hearing Sanaullah’s case over WhatsApp message

He got a message saying his services were withdrawn

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Mehwish Hayat among top 5 Muslim women smashing stereotypes

Muslim Vibe magazine has added her to its list

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Today’s outlook: Courts to hear Musharraf treason, Sanaullah drug cases

Notes from the newsroom

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12-day culture and sport festival inaugurated in Dir

Hundreds of teams from KP and Punjab participated

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Pakistan’s first VJ Nadia Faisal passes away

She had cancer

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Gaza in state of alert after blasts kill two policemen

The explosions targeted police check posts

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The living, breathing creature that is Karachi’s traffic

Could we sacrifice some comfort for the greater good?

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Can broadband stop depopulation in the Outer Hebrides?

Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides now has superfast broadband, and there's hope it will help business and the population.

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Costco shoppers jostle for chicken at China's first store

The US retailer has opened its first physical store in China - and was quickly overwhelmed.

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Don’t let Kashmir situation worsen, Maleeha Lodhi urges UN

She met the under secretary general on peace operations

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CAA changes Karachi’s aerial routes

Will last from August 28 to August 31

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Costco forced to shut first China store early due to crowds

The firm's first China store comes as other foreign retailers have struggled to compete in the country.

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Colombia drugs: Police seize 300kg of cannabis in coffin

Police seized the drugs after inspecting the vehicle and coffin at a check-point.

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Gaza violence: Suicide bombers kill three officers

The bombers, who struck two checkpoints, were affiliated with the Islamic State groups, sources say.

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Palestinian conflict: Diaries of childhood in Israeli military detention

Palestinians who were made to go through Israel's military court system as children speak out.

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'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'

When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods.

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Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals

The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule.

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Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?

Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban?

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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to draw Test series

Black Caps win second Test by innings and 65 runs

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Islamabad policeman arrested for making pornographic videos of children

IG has taken notice too

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Lahore boutique owner shot dead over ‘friendship challenge’: police

Prime suspect is on the run

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In pictures: Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar’s reception

They tied the knot on August 25

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Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires

Official tells French president to take care of "his homes"

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Video: Lahore police arrest suspected gamblers

The police escort the suspects

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Watch: Lahore chef cooks up a storm

Salt bea has some competition

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‘Karachi garbage situation may cause problems for Muharram processions’

Ulemas criticise Sindh and city governments

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Islamabad campaign encourages people to plant trees

Capital determined to fight climate change

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Rise of Skywalker shows Rey going to the dark side

New Star Wars movie to release on December 20

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PM to take cabinet members into confidence over Kashmir situation

It will meet today

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Today’s outlook: ECP to give verdict on Maryam’s PML-N appointment

Notes from the newsroom

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Kashmir on edge as Indian clampdown enters fourth week

It remains cut off from the world

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Amazon fires: Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid

No reason is given for turning down the aid, but Brazil's president accused the G7 of colonialism.

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Eight people killed in firing in Sargodha’s Midh Ranjha

Police are investigating the case

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‘Pakistan government putting pressure on world over Kashmir crisis’

PTI MNA says Kashmir is not India's internal matter

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Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China

Australia says it has serious concerns for Yang Hengjun who has been detained in Beijing since January.

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The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech

What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other?

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The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp

Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools.

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'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar".

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A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13

Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice.

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Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case

It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's.

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'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar".

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Prolific Sheerness hacker ordered to pay back £922k

Grant West was jailed for cyber attacks on companies including Sainsbury's and Uber.

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The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem

Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door?

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PM Khan to address the nation on Kashmir situation

It will be aired at 5:30pm

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KP’s Samundar Katha Lake makes for the perfect summer getaway

Tourists have started flocking already

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City ease past Bournemouth as Newcastle stun Tottenham

Citizens claim 3-1 away win

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Jinnah’s vintage photographs displayed in Islamabad

Exhibition held at Fatima Jinnah Park

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Sarfaranga cold desert jeep rally starts in Skardu

Seventy jeep racers, 40 motorcyclists are participating

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Rain expected in Karachi on Wednesday and Thursday

It will last till August 29

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India thrash West Indies in first Test

The visitors claim Antigua Test by 318 runs

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World of Warcraft Classic: Hit game goes back to basics

The hit video game is now offering players a "classic" version - with some modern enhancements.

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Inside the selfie factory for influencers

A pop-up shop in west London lets people fill their social media pages with colourful selfies.

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Three polio cases reported in KP, tally rises to 58

Two cases reported in Hyderabad

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One person killed in firing at Karachi’s Sea View

Police have detained three people

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Today’s outlook: Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Notes from the newsroom

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Vast 'pumice raft' found drifting through Pacific Ocean

The mass of pumice, the size of Manhattan, is believed to come from an underwater volcano near Tonga.

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One person killed after bus overturns

14 people injured

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Weinstein to hear new accusations against him

Accusations against him were a catalyst for America's #MeToo movement

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Swat man arrested on charges of murdering wife after dispute

The suspect had come from Saudi Arabia five days ago

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Game of Thrones star Kit Harington is joining the MCU

He will be a part of The Eternals

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India wants to send RSS ‘thugs’ to Kashmir: Qureshi

'Why weren't Indian politicians allowed to visit Sri Nagar?'

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Asian stocks drop as US-China trade war escalates

The threat of new tariffs and hikes to existing duties by the US and China rattled investors in Asia.

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Amazon fires: G7 leaders close to agreeing plan to help, says Macron

President Emmanuel Macron suggests G7 leaders are close to agreeing a plan to help the rainforest.

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Trump's regrets on China trade war 'misunderstood'

The president meant he regretted not raising tariffs on Chinese goods higher, a spokeswoman says.

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Israel says it struck Iranian 'killer drones' in Syria to prevent attacks

In a rare acknowledgement, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces targeted "killer drones".

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Ireland's youngest parish priest, Fr Conor McGrath

Fr Conor McGrath, 32, tells BBC News NI what drew him to the priesthood and what his job involves.

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‘Imran can’t talk about Kashmir when he killed Pakistan’s democracy’

Bilawal says PM is taking a U-turn on his promises

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Ambassador Asad Khan says 90,000 Kashmiris are living as prisoners

Urges international community to take notice

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TV actor Naheed Shabbir gets married

Check out the pictures of her mehndi!

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Unlocking the secrets of 'orphaned' old camera film rolls

The Rescued Film Project aims to develop all the world's unprocessed camera film.

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Hat-trick hero Lewandowski hails Bayern’s squad strength

Coutinho makes debut in side’s 3-0 win over Schalke

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Mobile testing labs to ensure clean drinking water in KP

They will be stationed in flood-hit areas

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The 'gravity bikers' risking death for thrills in Colombia.

Young men from poor neighbourhoods of Medellín, Colombia, risk their lives riding specially-adapted pushbikes down perilous mountain roads.

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Migrant workers 'exploited' in Japan

International brands accused of 'exploiting' workers in Japan

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Valladolid equalise late to frustrate Madrid

Zidane’s men held to 1-1 draw as Benzema, Guardiola score

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Senate chairperson cancels UAE visit over Modi award

A three-day official parliamentary visit was scheduled

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Klopp delighted with Liverpool’s ‘greed’

Manager exults after side’s 3-1 win over Arsenal

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Extortion case filed against police investigating Karachi teen’s lynching

They asked a suspect's family for a bribe

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Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces.

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Denly insists England can pull off comeback win

Hosts need 203 more runs with seven wickets in hand

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Juventus off to winning start as Chiellini scores only goal

Serie A giants claim scrappy 1-0 win over Parma

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Breaking Bad sequel movie out on Netflix in October

It will pick up where the 2013 show left off

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Babar Azam stars with yet another man-of-the-match performance

Vitality Blast’s top-scorer made 63 in side’s 25-run win

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Modi receives a royal welcome in UAE, Bahrain

He was conferred awards by both countries

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India in complete control against West Indies

Kohli, Rahane extend lead to 260 with unbroken century stand

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Amazon fires: The devastation seen from above

Swathes of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil are burning at a record rate.

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Making magic with clay

The mystery faces behind Pakistan’s pottery world

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28 children injured after school van overturns in Bannu

The accident occurred due to brake failure

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Lahore High Court suspends new PCB constitution

2014 constitution, board of governors reinstated

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CEC excuses himself from administering oath to new ECP members

Says their appointment was unconstitutional

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McDonald’s faces boycott for serving halal meat in India

Several Hindu users don't want to eat Halal meat

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Rana Sanaullah’s judicial remand extended till September 7

PML-N leader was arrested in a narcotics case

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DG Khan man cuts off sister’s foot for ‘disobeying’ him

He has been arrested

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Two killed, one injured in Dera Ismail Khan firing

Attackers opened fire at tea shop

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Five-year-old dies after falling in open manhole in Karachi’s Korangi

Police say family didn’t request an investigation

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Indian opposition leaders to visit Kashmir to ‘review’ situation

Valley has been under curfew since August 5

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North Korea launches two more 'short-range ballistic missiles' into sea

South Korea says two more missiles - the seventh round in recent weeks - were fired early on Saturday.

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Indian forces tighten curfew to stop Kashmir protests

Kashmiris weren't allowed to offer Friday prayers

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Mystery drain discovered in Karachi’s Clifton

Builders had quietly covered it with a footpath

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Guess what the A in MQM means now

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Boris Johnson and Donald Trump speak ahead of G7 meeting

The leaders will meet one-on-one on Sunday morning with a post-Brexit trade deal set to be discussed.

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Why so many US 'mass shooting' arrests suddenly?

In the last three weeks, there have been 28 people arrested after threats of mass violence.

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'This is very scary': Greenlanders on Trump wanting to buy their island

"He's not even talking to Greenland - he's talking to Denmark about buying Greenland."

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The African American who moved to Ghana 'to escape US racism'

Ghana is encouraging African Americans to relocate to the country, which was at the heart of the slave trade.

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Althea Gibson: The pioneering champion America forgot

Althea Gibson became the first black player to win a Grand Slam yet she received little recognition during her life. Why?

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The floating farm for cows

The cows on this floating farm in the Netherlands are helping find ways of making food sustainably

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Why we lie about being retired

When we retire we often pretend that we're still working according to one Harvard academic.

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Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic

Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste.

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The International 2019: What does it take to become a gaming millionaire?

Gaming is a near billion-dollar industry, but what kind of pressures do young e-sports stars face?

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How I stopped my teenager being recruited online

How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they?

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Young people can avail government loans of up to Rs5m

Govt plans to launch Kamyab Jawan Programme next month

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Watch: Trader critically injured after attack in Karachi’s Garden

Police believe attack was over longtime feud

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Watch: CCTV robbery in Karachi’s Nagan Chowrangi milkshop

Two men took off with all the cash

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Rawalpindi man kills girl after family declines his proposal

The 17-year-old was shot in an act of 'rage'

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PM Imran Khan on protecting Kashmiris from Indian govt

He says there is a risk of genocide

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Woman attacked with acid after refusing proposal for 14-year-old daughter

Her three-year-old son was also injured

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Sindhi singer Jigar Jalal, four others rescued from Shikarpur

He was kidnapped five days ago

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Bodies of a married couple found in Lahore

The cause of death is unknown

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Today’s outlook: Shehbaz heads to court, PTI to Gilgit

Notes from the newsroom

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Supreme Court announces verdict in Judge Arshad Malik video case

Written order to be uploaded online soon

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Soolking: Stampede at Algeria rap concert 'kills at least five'

Fans had gathered to see rapper Soolking perform in Algiers when the stampede happened, reports say.

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Theatre performances serve Karachi entertainment with a side of education

‘Saba’ aims to sensitize men about females pursuing careers

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Another patient diagnosed with Congo virus

He is out of danger

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Kashmir to come out on the streets for massive protest

It has been under curfew for 19 days

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Hasbro to buy Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One for $4bn

The US toy maker will expand its entertainment portfolio with other preschool brands including PJ Masks.

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The Amazon is on fire - how bad is it?

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?

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White supremacy gangs in the US: How and why people join

Why do some people join white supremacy gangs and what does it take to get it one?

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The future of food: Why farming is moving indoors

Vertical farming is fast-expanding but the costs are high and the food range is limited - for now.

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Hail Satan?: The Satanists battling for religious freedom

The documentary shining a new light on the Satanic Temple and its battle for religious freedom.

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Would you let your child become a 'kid influencer'?

Social media influencers are getting younger and younger, but at what cost to their wellbeing?

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Papua protests: Racist taunts open deep wounds

A complex and painful history lies behind violent protests erupting across Indonesia.

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Han Sung-ok: Was this North Korean defector failed by the South?

The lonely death by starvation of Han Sung-ok and her son has South Korea asking "if only"...

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The fake baby adoption scam

Social media connected a couple looking to adopt with a baby. Or so they thought.

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Russia launches life-sized robot into space

The robot, named Fedor, will perform daily tasks during its 10 days on the International Space Station.

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Vegan Australian parents who left baby girl malnourished avoid jail

The Australian baby girl was so under-developed she looked like a three-month-old at 19 months.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: US athletes warned they will face 'consequences' over protests

American athletes are warned by Team USA chiefs they will face "consequences" if they stage political protests at next year's Olympic Games.

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Hong Kong protests: Fire extinguishers and soap used in stand-off

A sit-in at Yuen Long train station ended with a stand-off between police and some protesters.

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Teen models walk the ramp in Faisalabad fashion show

They wore both eastern and western clothes

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Huge beehive discovered inside ceiling

Around 60,000 bees were removed from a woman's house in Brisbane, Australia.

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PIA plane makes emergency landing in Moscow

A passenger complained of heart pain

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Why India wants to break its decades-old nuclear pledge

India's re-evaluation of its "no first use" nuclear pledge has implications for peace in South Asia.

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Mandi Bahauddin man hangs himself after killing his wife: police

He was tired of fighting, claim law enforcers

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Rahim Yar Khan woman arrested for human trafficking, forced prostitution

A kidnapped woman was rescued

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Three-day urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi begins in Karachi

It will continue till August 24

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US to allow indefinite detention of migrant children

Old rule said they could only be held 20 days

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Larry Swearingen: Texas executes man for student's 1998 murder

Larry Swearingen had maintained his innocence, saying scientific evidence should have exonerated him.

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12 schoolchildren injured in Pindi Bhattian traffic accident

A speeding van hit their rickshaw

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‘Won’t give an inch’: India faces defiance in ‘Kashmir’s Gaza’

Soura has become a hotbed of resistance

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Over 350 villages in Thatta submerged after flooding

No rescue teams are on site

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Pompeo praises ‘US ally’ Denmark after Trump cancels visit

The US secretary of state speaks with Denmark's foreign minister amid a public row over Greenland.

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P Chidambaram: India's former finance minister arrested

The senior opposition leader has been arrested on charges of corruption and money laundering.

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Initial evidence shows microplastics pose ‘minimal health risk’

The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available.

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Hong Kong protests: What do young people want?

Young protestors in Hong Kong have been speaking about what they want from the government.

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Somaliland's poets and singers fight to be heard

Artists in the self-declared republic of Somaliland are challenging state repression and conservative Muslim clerics.

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How Australia is shaking up the truffle market

Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer.

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Sudan transition: Abdalla Hamdok appointed new prime minister

It's the latest move designed to bring about civilian rule and end months of political strife.

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PM Khan to address rally in Umerkot on August 31

He will also meet Hindu community members

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Maryam Nawaz’s remand extended till September 4

She is being investigated in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

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The Matrix: Keanu Reeves to reprise role for fourth chapter

Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Neo for the latest instalment in the popular sci-fi franchise.

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Facebook hiring journalists to curate its new News Tab

A human team will select relevant, reliable news stories

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G7 summit: Inside the climate activist training camp

Campaign groups in France are teaching people how to protest effectively, ahead of the G7 summit.

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Students forced to study outside after Sialkot school roof collapse

They fear the roof of their classroom will fall

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Is Hamza Ali Abbasi getting married to Naimal Khawar?

Rumours are flying on social media

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Today’s outlook: Hamza, Shehbaz, Maryam all head to court

Notes from the newsroom

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Jhang man arrested for sexually abusing six-year-old

He abused her and then gave her money

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Spider-man to leave the MCU as Sony deal breaks down

Spider-man is one of the most successful superheroes ever

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Trump accuses Jewish Democrat voters of 'great disloyalty'

The president is accused of using an anti-Semitic trope in criticism of Jewish Democrat voters.

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Papua prison break: Hunt for 250 inmates who escaped torched prison

Papua has seen days of unrest with protestors blocking streets and torching buildings including the prison.

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Trump renews offer to mediate amid ‘explosive’ situation in Kashmir

Says PMs Modi, Khan in a 'tough' situation

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Trump cancels Denmark visit over Greenland sale spat

The US president abruptly cancels his visit after the Danish PM says he cannot purchase Greenland.

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The mystery photos of a 1957 gay wedding

Who are the two grooms in these wedding photos? Filmmakers are trying to find out, 60 years later.

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The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data.

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The DMZ 'gardening job' that almost sparked a war

In 1976, North Koreans killed two US officers in the DMZ over a tree, sparking a huge military gardening operation.

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Barcelona crime wave tarnishes boom in tourism

Violence and thefts have surged in Barcelona - and officials are struggling to find a solution.

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Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal?

How are other countries preparing for a possible no deal?

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The Victorian sex scandal that shook India

The scandal involving an Indian nobleman and his British wife convulsed the elite class in 19th Century India.

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Russian couple face losing son after attending opposition protest

Dmitry and Olga Prokazov also face a criminal case after they were filmed at an unauthorised opposition protest with their baby.

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Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine for two users

A panel of judges will review the ruling allowing two people to "possess, transport and use cocaine".

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Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'

Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes.

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TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton took cryptocurrency for stolen data

Elliott Gunton supplied mobile numbers for others to use in criminal activity.

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Watch: Curfew continues to imposed in India’s Kashmir

All means of communication have been cut off

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Twitter 'adopts' a Berkshire grandad following viral video

82-year-old Keith melted millions of hearts when a video of him painting his granddaughter's nails went viral.

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The International 2019: What does it take to become a gaming millionaire?

Gaming is a near billion-dollar industry, but what kind of pressures do young e-sports stars face?

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Ayesha Omar appalled at Priyanka and Sonam’s stance on Kashmir

'Actors are supposed to be ambassadors of peace'

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Saudi prince calls PM Khan to discuss Kashmir situation

The exchange views on regional security too

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Wolverhampton hold Manchester United to a draw

Red Devils squander lead in 1-1 stalemate at Wolves

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Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut

Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales.

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Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon shine in Apple’s Morning Show trailer

Series to become available for streaming in fall

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Chandrayaan-2: India spacecraft begins orbiting Moon

The $145m Chandrayaan-2 aims to become the first space mission to land on the Moon's south pole.

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Junoon dedicates UK concert to Kashmir

They will perform in Wembley on August 25

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Remembering Rashid Minhas: The hero of 1971 war

He remains the youngest officer to receive the Nishan-e-Haider award

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The Rock marries Laura Hashian in secret Hawaiian wedding

The pair met in 2006

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Mans dies of dengue fever

Dengue has claimed five lives this year

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Hong Kong: British consulate staffer detained at China border

It comes after Simon Cheng, who works for the UK consulate in Hong Kong, reportedly went missing on 8 August.

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Lahore man kills sister, brother-in-law for marriage of choice

The suspect is on the run

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12-year-old injured in firing by Karachi policemen

A case has been registered

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Shamoon Abbasi’s Durj all set to release in Pakistan

Movie will hit theatres on October 31

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Empty classrooms as some schools re-open in Kashmir

In Srinagar, most main streets and markets remain deserted

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Trump calls Modi, PM Khan to reduce tensions over Kashmir

He said India and Pakistan are his 'two good friends'

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Today’s outlook: Federal cabinet to meet on Kashmir issue

Notes from the newsroom

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Congo virus claims three lives in Karachi

Death toll climbs to 13

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Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'

The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say.

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Call Of Duty World League Championship: eUnited crowned winners

The finals of the e-sports championship took place in Los Angeles this weekend.

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E-Scooters: Should they be legal on public roads?

Some riders are calling for regulation rather than an outright ban.

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Kathleen Blanco: Ex-Louisiana governor during Katrina dies aged 76

Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, the first woman to serve as the state's governor, dies aged 76.

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Sindhi singer Jigar Jalal kidnapped in Shikarpur

Four others were also kidnapped with him

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Five people detained for beating up Karachi teen to death

They accused him of stealing money

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Trees illegally chopped down in Karachi’s public school

The culprits cut 10 trees

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Angry crowd torches Lakki Marwat police station over boy’s killing

The four-year-old was kidnapped a month ago

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Labuschagne impresses as Australia hang on for draw

Cricket’s first-ever concussion substitute scores half-century in second Ashes Test

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Woman saves partner’s life with a call from 22,500km away

The US woman helped her partner in Australia

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Man dies in Gujrat after being beaten up for ‘robbery’

Police had wrongfully registered a case against him

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Neighbours kill Lahore man after his goat ate their plant

A case has been registered

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Lahore celebrates Independence Day with a kabbadi competition

Official urges govt to support the sport

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Larkana man kills brother in fight over pigeons

The police have arrested him

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Watch: Players kick off the Azadi Golf Tournament in Islamabad

Men, women and children participated

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Today’s outlook: Asif Zardari and Faryal Talpur head to court

Notes from the newsroom

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'Iran is the most beautiful country'

A former business executive is now a freelance photographer travelling around the globe. First stop - Iran.

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Two elderly civilians killed in Indian fire along LoC

Pakistan kills two Indian soldiers in retaliatory fire

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The name Abdallah ‘worshipper of Allah’ existed in pre-Islamic period

Records show it was in use many centuries before Islam

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Floods loom in Sutlej, Indus after India opens waterways unannounced

Alerts have been issued

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US man arrested over alleged threat to Ohio Jewish centre

James Reardon had a cache of weapons and white nationalist material at his Ohio home, police said.

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'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'

Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman.

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Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic

Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste.

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The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners.

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PM Khan is like Quaid-e-Azam’s soldier, proving naysayers wrong: Firdous

Says fruit of the govt's efforts is the nation's progress

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City draw as Liverpool maintain winning start in Premier League

Citizens were held to 2-2 draw by Tottenham

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Top seeds Djokovic, Barty eliminated from Cincinnati Open

Daniil Medvedev beat the world number one in three sets

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Field hockey to not feature in upcoming South Asian Games

Pakistan were to defend their title in this year's edition

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India has been captured by Hindu supremacist ideology: Imran Khan

Says the world must take notice

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Hong Kong protests: Tens of thousands gather for major rally

Pro-democracy campaigners hold a new march in the face of warnings from the government in Beijing.

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Honduras football rioting: Three killed ahead of Tegucigalpa derby

Three people are killed and several hurt in fighting between fans, after a team bus is attacked.

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‘The Sindh govt plants trees without telling the media’

CM Murad Shah says the PTI's first year wasn't memorable

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Mohammad Amir to play final first-class game for Essex

Pacer to continue playing white-ball cricket

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PIA starts bringing Hajj pilgrims back to Pakistan

Its Hajj flight operation will continue till Sept 14

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Argentina's economy minister resigns as peso sheds value

Nicolas Dujovne quits as the currency plummets following the president's astounding poll defeat.

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England struggle after Smith misses out on century

Ashes hosts finish day four of Lord’s Test at 96-4

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Far-right group Pround Boys rallies in Portland, Oregon

Far-right protest group held march in one of the United States' most liberal cities.

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10,000 homeless after fire razes Bangladesh shanty town

No one was killed in the blaze

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YouTube Originals will be available for free from September 24

Content was previously only available to paid subscribers

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440,000-cusec flood recorded in Indus River in Rajanpur

The water level keeps rising

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Watch: What’s going on with the Let’s Clean Karachi campaign?

Garbage is reportedly being dumped on the streets, parks

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Five killed in firing during jirga in Lower Dir

Two people were injured

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Here’s what trended in Pakistani entertainment news this week

Catch up with our weekly roundup

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Around 63 killed in blast at Kabul wedding: Afghan media

At least 180 people were injured

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Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service'

A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich wasn't prepared quickly enough.

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Can big investors save the world?

Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must?

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MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould

The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month.

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Drugs found in women’s shoes at Lahore airport

Parcel was going to London

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Mehwish Hayat calls out filmmakers for the rise of Islamophobia

Asks for a ‘fair’ portrayal of Pakistanis in films

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BNP’s Nawab Amanullah Zehri killed in attack in Khuzdar

His 14-year-old grandson, two guards were also killed

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Cricketer Hasan Ali is getting married on August 20

He asked the PCB for vacations

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Watch: Leaping dolphins and dancing sea lions dazzle Lahore

The show is held at the Sozo Water Park

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2,000 people visited Faisalabad hospitals for ‘digestive issues’ over Eid

Doctors say overeating should be avoided

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Turkish army pension fund to buy British Steel

The fund's total assets were worth $19.3 billion in 2018

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Family of four shot dead

One person was injured

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Speeding water tanker kills eight-year-old in Karachi’s Liaquatabad

Tanker driver taken into police custody

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Four children drown in rainwater collected in Faisalabad

Four people drowned in Attock and Multan

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Another Congo case reported in Karachi

Man infected after tick bite at cattle market before Eid

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Special committee on Kashmir meets today for first time

It will discuss situation in Indian-held Kashmir

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The Fortnite coach who helped create teenage millionaires

Hugh Gilmour failed to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup, so has turned to coaching instead.

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We made sure pilgrims are not inconvenienced: Hajj DG

He said they have received lots of positive feedback

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Afghan palace emerges from ruins as centenary nears

Part of it will be used as a museum

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Grace 1: US issues warrant to seize Iranian oil supertanker

A judge in Gibraltar had ordered the release of the detained tanker a day before the warrant was issued.

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The Fortnite coach who helped create teenage millionaires

Hugh Gilmour failed to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup, so has turned to coaching instead.

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Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory

Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?

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Candida auris: The new superbug on the block

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world.

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How Hong Kong got trapped in a cycle of violence

Police and protesters are locked into a spiral of provocation - is there any way out?

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Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting

Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva.

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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.

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Why Nigeria has restricted food imports

The government hopes to boost agriculture but will it lead to higher prices?

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Cricket returns to Commonwealth Games

Women's T20 included in 2022 edition of the multi-nation event

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Watch: Karachi’s Scheme 33 and Paposh Nagar in a sorry state

Roads is in the areas are dilapidated

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Three drown in Bhimber

Family went for a picnic

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Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples

Police warn of delays to investigations and court cases after the attack led to a backlog of 20,000 samples.

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Jimmy Kimmel show fined $395,000 over alert joke

ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! mocked an emergency presidential alert issued to warn of major threats.

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In pictures: Australian Geographic's photo prize winners

A drone shot of sharks circling a beached whale takes out top prize in the nature photo competition.

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Pakistan’s economy ‘on the right track’ despite inflation, unemployment

Trade loss down by $7 billion

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Australia’s Hazlewood rattles England batting in second Ashes Test

England dismissed for 258 on second day at Lord's

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Zimbabwe protests: Opposition vows to defy police ban on rally

Police say anti-government demonstrations in Harare are banned, prompting fears of a crackdown.

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Four injured in roof collapse in Lyari

They were taken to the hospital by neighbours

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Another Pakistan Army soldier martyred in Indian firing along LoC

Comes a day after three soldiers were martyred

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New spell of rain begins across Pakistan

It's going to rain in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad

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Body of four-year-old girl found in Mardan

The child went missing six days ago

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UN Security Council to meet today for consultation on Kashmir

The consultation was called by China

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French 'Spiderman' scales Hong Kong skyscraper with banner urging peace

The French daredevil unravelled a banner showing China and Hong Kong shaking hands, as protests continue.

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Dozens of US teens hospitalized with lung disease after vaping

Ground glass opacities show up in imaging

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July 2019 hottest month on record for planet

Record warmth shrank Arctic sea ice to historic lows

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Pacific forum turns into row with Australia over climate goals

Small Pacific nations tell the region's biggest emitter it should be more focused on "saving" people.

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Krosa: One dead, 49 injured as tropical storm hits Japan

An 82-year-old man in Hiroshima died after falling into the sea while trying to tie his boat.

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Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt survives plane crash in US

A private jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr crashed and caught fire at an airport in Tennessee.

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Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centre

The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island.

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Twin festival in northwest France reaches 25th year

The town of Pleucadeuc in northwest France holds an annual festival for twins, now in its 25th year.

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North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills

North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles.

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Kohli masterclass overshadows Gayle’s final ODI

India skipper scores unbeaten 114 in six-wicket win

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When school’s not safe: Afghan war takes toll on kids

Over 1,000 Afghan schools had been shut due to conflict

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The farmers who worry about our phone batteries

Lithium is being mined in Chile to make batteries, but at what cost to the local environment?

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PM Imran warns of Srebrenica type massacre in Kashmir

Imran Khan says it will set off a wave of radicalisation

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Is Pakistan 72 or 73 years old?

Angry readers have been correcting our headlines

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UN Security Council meeting on Kashmir is Pakistan’s victory’

Qureshi says Russia is willing to mediate on Kashmir issue

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PTI’s Ali Zaidi not cool with blocking roads for sacrifice

He told off people on DHA's Kh-e-Shujaat

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50 injured in Pindi-bound accident

Coach was headed to Rawalpindi

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Decision on Kashmir was ‘path-breaking’: Modi

'In 70 days of new govt, Article 370 became history'

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UN to take up Kashmir Aug 16

Black day marked in Pakistan

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India PM Narendra Modi vows to 'restore' Kashmir's 'past glory'

In his Independence Day speech, India's PM says ending Kashmir's autonomy would help the region grow.

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Sarfaraz spends Aug 14 with families of Sindh police martyrs

Families were invited by DIG West

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Watch: Pakistani fishermen race for Independence Day

100 boats took part from Baba & Bhit islands

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Watch: How Pakistanis abroad marked Aug 14

From Tokyo to Riyadh an outpouring of love for Kashmiris

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578 military awards for armed forces

Soldiers who responded to Pulwama aggression included

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Philadelphia police in stand-off with gunman who injured six officers

Police are locked in a lengthy stand-off with a gunman who injured at least six officers in a shootout.

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Philadelphia shooting: Gunman in stand-off with police after injuring six

A gunman is believed to be holding two officers hostage during a stand-off in Philadelphia.

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Hong Kong crisis: Trump moots ‘personal meeting’ with China’s Xi

Donald Trump says he’s confident Chinese president Xi Jinping can humanely solve Hong Kong’s crisis.

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Ohio shooter’s parents apologise for ‘insensitive’ obituary

Connor Betts’ obituary made no mention of the shooting that killed nine in Dayton, Ohio.

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‘Why I don't want to own the land my business is built on’

Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda in 2017. It left a trail of destruction and kick-started old tensions - especially over land.

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Woodstock still sounds golden 50 years on

On the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion".

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From Queen to Springsteen: Why are there so many music films lately?

It's a new "golden era" for the genre but what's behind all these sudden on-screen sing-a-longs?

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Are the markets signalling a recession is due?

Financial markets have taken fright after the appearance of a trusted signal of an upcoming recession.

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Sportsmen wish Pakistan a happy Independence Day

Country's top stars take to social media to join celebrations

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Pakistan civil awards for US senator, highest tax payers

Ibn-e-Safi, Fahmida Riaz, Ustad Abu Mohammad as well

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Root’s England eager to bounce back in second Test

Hosts suffered emphatic 251-run defeat at Edgbaston

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Pakistan will continue to support Kashmir, vows Imran Khan

PM to visit Muzaffarabad today

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Eid online food festival: Chilli beef filling pie

The food festival is presented by Ariel, powered by Knorr and Lemon Max

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Australia drug bust: Four UK men arrested over huge MDMA haul

The four men and two Australians are linked to a UK-based organised crime syndicate, police say.

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'Human-sized penguin' lived in New Zealand

The animal, dubbed "monster penguin" by Canterbury Museum, stood around 1.6m (5ft 3in) tall.

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China slams ‘terrorist-like actions’ by protesters at HK airport

Activists blockaded two terminals in the city on Tuesday

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Kashmir curfew to be eased after Thursday: governor

Phone lines and internet will remain cut off

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Kashmiris have full faith in Pakistan Army: PM Raja Farooq

Says it is capable of defending the region

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Pakistan calls for urgent UNSC meeting on Kashmir

Qureshi writes letter to UN Security Council

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ICE office shootings in Texas blamed on ‘political rhetoric’

ICE blames the shootings on "political rhetoric" about the Trump administration’s policies.

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Google marks Pakistan’s Independence Day with Khyber Pass doodle

Independence Day and Kashmir Solidarity Day being celebrated

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Bilawal should worry about Karachi, not Kashmir: Firdous

No point in point-scoring over Kashmir, she said

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Pakistan dedicates its 73rd Independence Day to Kashmir

Flag hoisting ceremonies held across the country

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Astronaut Luca Parmitano plays DJ set from International Space Station

Luca Parmitano played from the International Space Station to a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Pakistan’s history and Iqbal Park in Lahore

Where the All-India Muslim League held a jalsa

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Milli naghmas: Which MNA sang it better for Aug 14?

They were asked to express their love for Pakistan

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Hong Kong protests: Flights resume as airport authority restricts protests

Hong Kong's airport, one of the world's busiest, has been the main site of protests for days.

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Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers

As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith?

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Russia says rocket explosion caused 16-fold radiation spike

The radiation spike, caused by a rocket blast in the Arctic, lasted for several hours, Russia says.

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The Gurkhas: We felt like second-class citizens

In 2009 all retired Gurkhas were finally allowed to settle in the UK.

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Greta on boat journey: I might feel a bit sea sick

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg will travel to New York on a boat with very few home comforts.

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Armeena Khan urges UNICEF to remove Priyanka as UN ambassador

The actor shared her open letter on social media

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Nora Quoirin: Body found in Malaysia search for missing girl

Police searching for missing teenager Nora Quoirin in Malaysia say they have found a body.

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One dead, 22 rescued after boat capsizes in River Indus

Search for the missing passengers is under way

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Sydney stabbing: Dramatic video shows suspect's arrest

Video captured in central Sydney shows the moment bystanders intervened to apprehend stabbing suspect.

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Eid online food festival: Crispy Flakes Mutton Chops

The food festival is presented by Ariel, powered by Knorr and Lemon Max

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Hundreds of protesters stage new rally at Hong Kong airport

Authorities cancelled all remaining flights

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Atif Aslam, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Feroze Khan perform Hajj

Khan shared their picture on Instagram

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India’s actions in Kashmir causing regional tensions: Ambassador Asad Majeed

He urges the UN, President Trump to resolve the issue

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Hobbs & Shaw loses speed but still leads US box office

It stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham

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Mexicans march to vent anger at police over rape cases

Hundreds of women, angry at alleged police misconduct, chant “justice” and “they don't protect us”.

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Hands-free phone ban for drivers 'should be considered'

A committee of MPs says there is a "misleading impression" the devices are completely safe.

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Shireen Mazari wants Priyanka Chopra removed as UN ambassador

Bollywood actor being criticised for glorifying war

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Four of a family found dead in Karachi’s Landhi

Police are investigating the case

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Karachi mayor registers an FIR against K-Electric

Case filed over deaths caused by electrocution

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Sydney incident: Police launch operation in city centre

Authorities urge people to avoid the area, amid reports of a person armed with a knife.

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Hong Kong leader warns protesters not to push city into 'abyss'

Carrie Lam almost broke down as she warned that the city could be pushed "down a path of no return".

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Hong Kong: Carrie Lam pressed on her power to withdraw extradition bill

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is pressed on whether she has the power to withdraw the controversial extradition bill.

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Sri Lanka's Muslims 'demonised' after Easter bombings

Life for many of Sri Lanka's Muslims has become tougher since April's Easter Sunday bombings.

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How these bikers are helping women stay safe

In Bangladesh specialist scooter taxis are helping women to get around the capital safely.

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Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”.

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Article 370: Has India bitten off more than it can chew in Kashmir?

India's move to strip Kashmir of special status may re-invigorate the conflict in the region.

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Anti-natalists: The people who want you to stop having babies

Who are “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity?

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Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?

How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks

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Watch: Faryal Talpur slams NAB, Islamabad police for midnight jailing

She was shifted to Adiala Jail Sunday night

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65-year-old retired Pakistan Air Force officer stopped Norway mosque shooter

Muhammad Rafiq saved a mosque full of people

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Electronic tongue puts fiery foods to the test

Human taste buds tire very quickly, but the machine can maintain accuracy regardless of the heat.

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Serena’s US Open plans upended as injury hands Andreescu crown

Williams hasn't won a title since the 2017 Australian Open

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Twitch CEO apologises for pornography on Ninja's channel

Streaming platform Twitch's boss apologises after pornography is hosted on Ninja's former channel.

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Watch: People dump animal offal in Karachi’s Gujjar Nullah

The Gujjar Nullah is one of the city's main drains

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Hong Kong protests: Violence erupts in train stations

Local news outlets captured police shooting non-lethal ammunition at close range and tear gas.

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South Korea to take Japan off trusted export list

The tit-for-tat move deepens the rift between the nations, inflamed by a row over wartime compensation.

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Twitch CEO apologises for pornography on Ninja's channel

Streaming platform Twitch's boss apologises after pornography is hosted on Ninja's former channel.

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Met department says no more heavy rain in Karachi

There could be drizzling

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Hong Kong airport cancels flights over protests

Hong Kong airport cancels flights as anti-government protests at the busy international hub go into fourth day

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Teen Choice Awards: Taylor Swift backs equal pay for US footballers

The singer called the women's football team "heroes and icons for standing up."

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Tech firms face fines for harmful videos from regulator Ofcom

The UK plans to give new powers to the media regulator in order to comply with EU law.

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India imposes Kashmir clampdown to head off Eid protests

Kashmir has been in a security lock-down for 8 days

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Funeral prayers held for three friends electrocuted in Karachi’s DHA

They were killed on Sunday

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Pakistani fan calls out Priyanka Chopra’s ‘hypocrisy’, gets patronizing response

People are unhappy with Priyanka's condescending reply

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Karachi rains: Who to call in case of emergency

A list of emergency numbers you should have

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Pakistan celebrates Eidul Azha with special prayers for Kashmir

PM, president congratulate nation on Eid

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In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners

A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos.

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In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners

A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos.

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K-pop group BTS to take 'extended' break from performing

The group became the first K-pop artists to reach number one on the US album charts this year.

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Versace apologises after T-shirt draws China ire

The luxury label is the latest firm to face backlash for not adhering to China's territorial claims.

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Police fire tear gas into Hong Kong railway station

Protesters clashed with police as demonstrations in the territory continued for a 10th week.

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Solskjaer banking on ‘leader’ Maguire to transform defence

Manchester United signed giant center-back for £80 million

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Buttler hopes Archer can reenergise England with ‘X factor’

Hosts trail Australia 1-0 going into second Test at Lord’s

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MoD drone crashed into tree near Aberporth, report reveals

Details emerge of one of five military drone crashes in mid Wales - this one near a school.

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Japan's newest flying car takes to the air and other news

BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the week's best technology stories.

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Why gaming is coming to this school's curriculum

Newsbeat has been to visit the first school in the UK to introduce gaming into its curriculum.

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Watch: Muslim devotees perform rami in Mina

They throw stones at Jamarat, symbolically stoning the devil

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Canada cable car cord severed in likely act of sabotage, police say

Police say a vandal seems to have deliberately cut the cable on a mountain gondola.

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Four killed in rain-related incidents in Sindh

Many areas flooded after heavy rain

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Typhoon Lekima: Toll rises as typhoon moves up China coast

Twenty-eight are killed and more than five million affected as Typhoon Lekima hits China.

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India unwilling to play Davis Cup clash in Pakistan

Tennis association wants tie moved due to rising political tensions

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2,236 policemen to be deployed on Eid in Attock

Prayers will be held in 377 locations

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1-2% Pakistanis estimated to have Schizophrenia

Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations

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Breaking: 5 people stranded as Korangi bridge collapses

5 people stranded on portion

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'Hong Kong not suitable for children'

Parents and their children have taken to the streets of Hong Kong for a pro-democracy rally.

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This is punishment for voting PTI, says sewage-flooded Lyari

PTI MNA Shakoor Shad fails to answer why

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Check out what trended in Pakistani entertainment news this week

Catch up with our weekly round up

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Guatemala poll pits ex-first lady against ex-prison chief

Voters say they are concerned about levels of insecurity and the recent migrant deal struck with the US.

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Gadgets can be hacked to produce 'dangerous' sounds, says researcher

Smart speakers and other devices can be turned into cyber-weapons suggests research.

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Threat of flooding in settlements along Indus River in Rajanpur

Water level rises after rains in Koh-e-Suleman

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Imran Khan was always a pacifist, expect no less now

An analysis of the PM's speech on Kashmir

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Karachi’s streets flooded as rain continues to pour

35% of the city without power

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