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Watch VideoOkafor fires Leeds to famous Old Trafford win in survival boost

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Noah Okafor’s brace led Leeds to a historic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking their first league win there in 45 years and boosting their ...

Oil prices tumble after US-Iran deal eases supply fears

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Oil prices plummet while global stocks rally as the US and Iran reach a crucial ceasefire agreement, signalling a potential end to weeks of conflict that has shaken ...

Kanye West faces backlash as UK Prime Minister condemns London concert

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As part of a European comeback tour, the disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop artist is scheduled to perform three nights at the Wireless festival in London in July.

Anger in France over Trump's Macron dig that wife treats him 'badly'

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The US president on Wednesday unleashed his latest broadside against Macron during a private lunch as he lambasted NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran. ...

China reminds US, Israel that their attacks were the 'root cause' of Hormuz blockage

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China asserts that US and Israeli military actions are the primary cause of the Hormuz Strait blockage, prompting President Trump to urge affected nations to take ...

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

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

Pope Leo prepares for a poignant Easter amidst Middle East turmoil

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

Diapers, not just for babies: Japan's ageing population rewrites the nappy narrative

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The rise of adult diaper usage in Japan is not just a healthcare issue—it’s a stark reminder of the country’s rapidly aging population. With fewer young people and ...

KitKat chocolate bars stolen in massive heist, risking Easter shortages

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A staggering heist involving over 413,000 KitKat bars has raised alarms for Easter celebrations, as Nestlé faces potential shortages just ahead of the festive season. ...

Kenya exhumes 32 bodies, foetuses from mystery mass grave

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Police received a report on Saturday about the mass burial of 14 bodies by unknown individuals at a cemetery in the western Kenyan town, prompting investigations. ...

Pea soup, veggie mash contest warms up Dutch winter

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Over two dozen chefs were hard at work chopping vegetables and stirring pots at the World Snert and Stamppot Championships.

'The Bachelorette' canned after star's violent video emerges

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The Bachelorette has been canned following after a video emerged earlier this week showing a violent altercation with this season's feature, Taylor Frankie Paul. ...

From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'

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Bound together by love, the 'cricket grannies' knew nothing about cricket but now it is helping them manage age-related health conditions, stress and loneliness. ...

US actor Chuck Norris hospitalised in Hawaii

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Chuck Norris is human after all. The 86-year-old has been admitted to hospital in Hawaii for treatment.

Land of the not-so-free? US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index

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The score put the United States at the same level as South Africa and below a number of US European allies as well as South Korea and Panama.

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

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

Macau woman hospitalised after being startled by humanoid robot

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A chance encounter with a humanoid robot left a woman in Macau shaken and briefly hospitalised, highlighting growing concerns over the use of experimental robotics ...

Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Fitr to begin on Friday

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

Name change row divides historic Karoo town

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A rebellion over the renaming of the historic country town of Graaff-Reinet has exposed deep-rooted fractures in South Africa as it grapples with its tormented history. ...

Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100

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Three suicide blasts in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 100, marking a sharp rise in jihadist violence in northeastern Nigeria.

Netherlands and Iceland intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

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More countries join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Watch Video6.31m! Armand Duplantis masters stiffer pole to break pole vault record for 15th time

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Armand " Mondo" Duplantis continues to rewrite the history books, securing his 15th world record with a clinical performance in Sweden.

Brazil President Lula warns Ramaphosa South Africa could face invasion without stronger defence

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Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen defence cooperation, warning both countries could be vulnerable to ...

Explosions in Dubai, Kuwait: Africans face danger and dilemma

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Caught in crossfire, far from home: African workers in Dubai, Kuwait, and the UAE face danger, explosions, and anxiety, yet many stay for survival.

Trump's global tariffs declared illegal by the US Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court's three liberal justices joined three conservatives in Friday's ruling, which upheld lower court decisions that tariffs Trump imposed under IEEPA ...