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Referees to wear body cameras at Club World Cup

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FIFA is revolutionizing football officiating by equipping Club World Cup referees with body cameras and implementing stricter goalkeeper time rules. This groundbreaking ...

Anthrax outbreak claims the lives of 50 hippos in Virunga National Park

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An anthrax outbreak has tragically claimed the lives of approximately 50 hippos in Virunga National Park.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla mark their 20th wedding anniversary in Rome

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate two decades of marriage amidst royal challenges.

USA brain drain: Researchers consider moving abroad amid Trump administration's policies

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Amid President Trump's tightening grip on US academia, a growing number of researchers are contemplating moving abroad.

Trump's tariffs: Economists warn of looming recession

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A wide range of economists are voicing alarm over President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imports into the United States.

Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status

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In Iran, the booming trend of rhinoplasty is reshaping beauty standards and social identities to boost self-esteem and status.

Prince Harry mounts new court challenge over UK security downgrade

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The dispute comes as Harry, who has taken several legal suits against British UK tabloid dailies, is embroiled in a separate row over a charity he co-founded in ...

Economists warn of recession as Trump’s tariffs spark trade war

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A wide range of economists are voicing alarm over President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imports into the United States.

Prince Harry mounts new court challenge over UK security downgrade

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The dispute comes as Harry, who has taken several legal suits against British UK tabloid dailies, is embroiled in a separate row over a charity he co-founded in ...

Watch VideoVirgil van Dijk reveals 'progress' in talks over new Liverpool contract

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has given Reds fans a glimmer of hope by confirming 'progress' in talks over a new contract at Anfield. With the 33-year-old Dutch ...

Watch VideoMikel Arteta says Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on 'biggest night' of career

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Mikel Arteta declares the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid the "biggest night" of his career, expressing unwavering confidence in Arsenal's ability ...

African Union says US tariffs threaten decades of trade and cooperation

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The African Union warns that newly imposed US tariffs threaten to unravel decades of beneficial trade relationships, urging a reconsideration of these measures to ...

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez fined R100k for blasphemy

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Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez has been fined €5,000 (R106,000) instead of facing suspension after allegedly breaking Italian football's strict anti-blasphemy ...

UK health authorities probe unexplained mpox infection

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As the UK navigates this unexpected case of mpox, health authorities continue to stress the importance of awareness and monitoring to ensure public safety.

Watch VideoSouthampton sack manager Ivan Juric after Premier League relegation

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Southampton have sacked manager Ivan Juric following their relegation from the Premier League in record time. After Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Tottenham, the Saints ...

GOLEN OLDIES

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Oumas have a ball at inaugural ‘Grannies World Cup’

Equities savaged as China retaliation to Trump tariffs fans trade war

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Asian stocks plunged on a market "Black Monday" after China hit back at the US. with major tariffs, escalating a trade war that many fear could lead to a recession. ...

US President Trump grants TikTok additional time to find a non-Chinese buyer

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Donald Trump has granted TikTok an additional 75 days to secure a non-Chinese buyer, amidst ongoing negotiations and national security concerns.

Watch VideoManchester City suffer Champions League blow after derby draw with Manchester United

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Manchester City’s Champions League hopes hang in the balance after a lacklustre 0-0 draw against Manchester United.

Southampton relegated from Premier League in record time after Tottenham Hotspur defeat

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Southampton's Premier League journey comes to a disheartening end as they are relegated in record time following a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports

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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does ...

Recovering Pope surprises crowd at Vatican square

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Pope Francis made a surprise appearance at the end of a mass for the sick and healthcare workers on St. Peter's square in The Vatican, on April 6.

Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll nears 3,500

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Heavy rain is worsening the situation in Myanmar, where a powerful 7. 7-magnitude earthquake has killed nearly 3,500 people, injured thousands more, and left many ...

Rain complicates recovery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises

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The shallow 7. 7-magnitude earthquake on March 28 flattened buildings across Myanmar, killing more than 3,000 people and making thousands more homeless.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports

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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does ...