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India hope to avoid sluggish strike rates, confronted with New Zealand’s cloying spinners

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Six killed in blast at Pakistan's 'University of Jihad'

No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed influential cleric Maulana Hamid ul-Haq. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dLVvOgC

Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures

The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2IgRkGH

WPL: Why the loss to Gujarat Giants will worry Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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Box office clash of Champions Trophy: well-rounded Afghanistan vs clinical Australia

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Cues from Indian nets: how Virat Kohli’s way to play spin differed from Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya

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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEmyDep

'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O5oqLZe

Dead body placed beside Australian couple on flight

Cabin crew placed the body of a passenger who died mid-flight in an empty seat beside the pair. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hivHftI

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PnAt6ZY

Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

The star's other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8TW1oS

No more free lunches at Manchester United as club makes cost-cutting moves that include laying off up to 200 employees

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Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7FR3zTJ

Virat Kohli after game-winning century against Pakistan: ‘Will put my feet up for a few days’

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Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/y36gMwK

Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says

The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GLkej6q

California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fk03Ddr

'The smallest coffins are the heaviest': Israel grieves youngest hostages

The return of the children in coffins, and their mother's absence, is being painfully felt across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZOsP89

FIH Pro League: Indian men beat Ireland 3-1, but preparing a side with 2028 Olympics is the bigger picture

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Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LZXw8Oe

'Help us': Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel

Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2LbQ71P

Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s bewildering naivety leads to morale-crushing defeat against New Zealand

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'Everyone must go': New Zealand's tourism drive draws ire

What was meant as a catchy tagline has been dubbed tone-deaf amid high emigration and unemployment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HA9Zxd3

WPL: Clinical MI trounce GG by five wickets

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Hockey Pro League: With Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh out injured, India lose to Germany 1-4

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Can Europe and UK persuade Trump they're relevant to Ukraine's future?

Europe's hastily convened security summit in Paris is proof of leaders' anxiety about their role in defending Ukraine, the BBC's Katya Adler writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BkCRgq2

WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana leads from the front as RCB thrash Delhi Capitals

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Families heartbreak after deadly Delhi railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wfB1WbE

Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks, source tells BBC

A Ukrainian government source told the BBC Kyiv would not be present at the proposed peace talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4FgW8sx

WPL 2025: Priya Mishra signals her arrival, Ash Gardner continues good form as Gujarat Giants defeat UP Warriorz

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Craig Fulton’s tweaks work, as India bounce back against Spain; women’s team play another thriller

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Frightened looks and military vehicles in French hamlet where British couple died

Locals who knew Andrew and Dawn Searle describe their shock - this is a difficult moment for a rural community in the glare of a criminal investigation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nPCi1Ok

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win tri-nation title

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Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire

A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Woktczg

€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare

Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zj0JzQ5

One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NA1pVCg

Jasprit Bumrah out of Champions Trophy squad, Varun Chakravarthy in at Yashasvi Jaiswal’s expense

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Elderly hostage in Gaza was killed in 7 October attack, Israel says

The 86-year-old is one of the hostages meant to be freed by Hamas within the next three weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6knb0d

South Africa mourns pioneering female nuclear scientist

Senamile Masango, dubbed by some as the "queen of science", set out to inspire a younger generation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/548CSTc

National Games: Dev Meena, 19, soars to new heights, rewrites national record

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What to know about the Salman Rushdie stabbing trial

A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RQGkvbz

Three teams disqualified in women’s relay

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Musk's Doge takes aim at US consumer protection agency

The billionaire aide to Donald Trump indicates he wants to see the end of an agency founded after the financial crash of 2007-8. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p1rWnAe

African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lN1ysau

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra goes off field injured after getting hit on face with ball in Kiwis win over Pakistan in Tri Series opener

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Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEaeZHu

New allegations Diddy sexually assaulted minor in nightclub

Combs has consistently denied the allegations against him in civil lawsuits, labelling them "sickening". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4ALNDTK

Mandatory jail for Nazi salutes under new Australia laws

The new laws come amid a wave of high profile antisemitic attacks which have become a heated topic of debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KdskwYf

Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pK3m6c5

Silicon Valley’s The Hundred dream: Stake at Lord’s today, maybe owning Virat Kohli tomorrow

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Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini appointed as the new Aga Khan

The late Aga Khan's son has been named as his successor after the spiritual leader's will was unsealed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vHoC1GM

Ranji Trophy: Haryana-Mumbai quarterfinal moved from Lahli to Kolkata at the last minute

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Hardik Pandya: Playing big role in T20 World Cup win just surreal

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World Cancer Day: Chess legend Susan Polgar reveals cancer diagnosis, says ‘surgery was successful’

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawyers spar during first court hearing

Each lawyer claimed the other was attacking their client outside of court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CphsKI6

Basketball: How a Kylie Minogue concert can deny NBL side Perth Wildcats home advantage

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Exclusive: As peace talks fail, Freestyle Chess threatens to take FIDE to court

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Making Hockey India League better: Reducing referee errors, making league more compact

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Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8AvI9n

Four dead in Russian strike on Kursk school, Ukraine says

The Ukrainian army said four people were killed and dozens injured in the Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3HJMBCg

Gukesh vs Praggnanandhaa for Tata Steel chess title after night of glorious sacs, dramatic draws, and Arjun Erigaisi’s turnaround

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‘This was Jugi’s Olympics’: Jugraj Singh the hero as Bengal Tigers clinch Hockey India League crown on a night of drag flicks

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Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hzeN1s