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Deployment of troops to LA protest divides governors
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling President Donald Trump's military intervention at protests over federal immigration policy in Los Angeles an assault on democracy and has sued to try to stop it.
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June 15, 2025
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Forensic experts race to finish crash victims' DNA matches
In the wake of the Air India Flight Al-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which left 241 of the passengers of the Boeing Dreamliner dead, forensic teams are racing against time to complete DNA identification of the victims, many of whom remain unrecognisable due to the intensity of the crash and the subsequent fire.
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June 15, 2025
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Austria plans tougher gun laws after school shooting
The Austrian government plans to tighten national gun laws after enduring its worst school shooting, Chancellor Christian Stocker said in an interview broadcast on Saturday.
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June 15, 2025
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Pallister joins US' Ledecky in cracking 1500m freestyle barrier
Lani Pallister became only the third woman to swim under 15mins 40secs in the 1500m freestyle Saturday, joining American great Katie Ledecky and Dane Lottie Friis.
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June 15, 2025
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Utsunomiya overcome Al Riyadi to clinch FIBA BCL Asia title in Dubai
DJ Newbill nailed arguably the biggest shot of his career to help Utsunomiya Brex dethrone Al Riyadi, 94-93 and claim 2025 FIBA Basketball Champions League Asia title.
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June 15, 2025
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Thai-Cambodian border talks 'make progress'
Thailand said on Saturday talks with neighbour Cambodia had “made progress” in resolving a long-running border dispute that last month devolved into clashes.
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June 15, 2025
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Philanthropist, Al Jalila Foundation join hands
In a meaningful step towards supporting children's healthcare in the UAE, Anna Morgenstern, CEO of The Space Events & Sports, has joined hands with Al Jalila Foundation to support The Child Fund, a vital initiative that provides medical treatment for children battling serious health conditions.
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June 15, 2025
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Burns takes slim lead at US Open, defending champ DeChambeau misses out
Sam Burns earned the halfway lead at the US Open on Friday to boost his hopes of a major breakthrough at Oakmont Country Club, where Rory Mcllroy battled late to make the weekend and holder Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut.
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June 15, 2025
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RPL will transform rugby as IPL did for cricket: Khatri
For years, Mohit Khatri has been disturbed by the fact that despite representing the country for years and leading it at the Asian Rugby Championships, he was not recognised by fans and media, whereas cricketers, footballers, shuttlers and those from other sports were mobbed.
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June 15, 2025
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Korean securities see 2-year high in foreign capital inflows in May
Foreign investment in Korean securities recorded the largest net inflow in nearly two years in May, the central bank said on Friday.
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June 15, 2025
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Messi magic needed for Miami as injuries pile up ahead of opener
Inter Miami will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as injuries pile up
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June 15, 2025
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UAE's NMO hosts roundtable in preparation for BRIDGE Summit
The UAE's National Media Office (NMO) hosted a strategic roundtable in London as part of its preparatory efforts for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit.
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June 15, 2025
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After conquering Europe, PSG set sights on Club WC title
Freshly crowned kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain arrived this week in the United States for the Club World Cup and are treating FIFA's lucrative new competition not as a nuisance at the end of an exhausting season but as a serious objective.
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June 15, 2025
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'Mayday' was pilot's final call before tragic jet crash
The Aviation Ministry on Saturday said that the last words of the ill-fated Air India (Al) flight Al-171 radioed by the cockpit crew were a desperate \"Mayday, Mayday,\" moments before the London-bound aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad which led to the deaths of 241 people.
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June 15, 2025
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Meta finalises $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI
Facebook-owner Meta has finalised the $14.3 billion purchase of a 49 per cent stake in data-labeling startup Scale AI, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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June 15, 2025
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Killings at European schools concern authorities
A spate of school killings in Western Europe has raised pressure on authorities to tackle a problem long seen as a largely US phenomenon, increasing momentum for tougher gun and security laws and more policing of social media.
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June 15, 2025
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Military officers granted special relief allowance, NA panel told
The ministry of finance has told a parliamentary panel that armed forces officers have been granted a special relief allowance at 50% of their basic salary, while junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and soldiers would get 20% allowance in the new fiscal year, starting on July 1.
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June 15, 2025
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Markram leads S.Africa to 'special' World Test Championship victory
South Africa, set 282 to win, finished on 282-5 before lunch on the fourth day, with opening batsman Markram falling for 136 after taking South Africa to within six runs of the title
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June 15, 2025
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I hope Bayern can go all the way to glory: Ribery
Franck Ribery is among the many football lovers eagerly counting down the hours until the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 gets under way.
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June 15, 2025
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Israeli fire kills 35 Gazans, many at aid site: Medics
Israeli fire and airstrikes killed at least 35 more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, most of them near an aid distribution site operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), local health authorities said.
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June 15, 2025
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Ukranian forces 'halt' Russian troop advance in Sumy region
Ukranian forces 'halt' Russian troop advance in Sumy region
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June 15, 2025
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Pogba aims to return with Monaco after doping ban
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is in advanced talks with Monaco as he seeks a return to football after a doping suspension.
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June 15, 2025
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India's robust financial infrastructure discussed
India’s robust financial infrastructure, market reforms, and the growing significance of Indian capital markets on the global stage was discussed in detail during a first-of-its-kind interaction held between the Heads of Foreign Mission in Delhi and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), in New Delhi on Monday.
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June 15, 2025
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Captaincy will give Gill lot of confidence, says Raman
Come June 20, and the sight of Shubman Gill donning the India blazer and walking out for the toss in the series opener against England at Headingley will make for a significant visual.
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June 15, 2025
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India enjoys two years of sugar surplus, growers and officials say
India is set to produce surplus sugar for at least two consecutive years, as millions of farmers expand the area under sugarcane cultivation amid ample rainfall, boosting crop yields, growers and industry officials said.
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June 15, 2025
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Iraq reopens Syria crossing for trade and passenger traffic
Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday, marking a key step in efforts to normalise relations and revive economic ties between the two countries.
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June 15, 2025
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Liquor-linked liver deaths rising in women, young adults: Study
Alcohol-related liver disease deaths are increasing rapidly among women and young adults, according to new research.
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June 15, 2025
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Ted Cruz's Fed new plan is a massive distraction
You can count on Senate Republicans to find pointless budgetary gimmicks to avoid talking about serious deficit reduction.
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June 15, 2025
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Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates
Israel on Saturday threatened to strike \"every target of the Ayatollah regime\" in Iran, whose president warned of a severe response if the Israeli attacks continue, fuelling fears of an escalating conflict.
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June 15, 2025
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Educators, school programmes honoured at ADEK Awards
Aiming to empower school communities to continuously raise the bar for quality education across the emirate - the second edition of the ADEK Awards concluded with winners announced across public, private, and charter schools, recognising outstanding contributions of educators and school programmes within Abu Dhabi's dynamic education ecosystem.
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