Endrick fires Lyon into third in France

Brazilian prodigy Endrick (R) scored his seventh goal for Lyon since he arrived on loan from Real Madrid. Photo: AFP STRASBOURG: Cash-strapped Lyon edged clear of a clutch of clubs vying for Ligue 1’s last Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Rennes on Sunday capped by a goal from Endrick. The victory lifted…

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Afridi orders free cancer drugs revival

K-P CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: Screengrab PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the revival of a program providing free medicines to underprivileged cancer patients, along with its province-wide expansion to ensure timely and cost-free treatment for eligible individuals. The directive came during a high-level meeting on the provincial annual development program for…

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Gladbach sink Dortmund, St Pauli edge closer to drop

Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany’s top flight next season BERLIN: Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany’s top flight next season when Haris Tabakovic scored with two minutes remaining to beat Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, while Mainz pushed St Pauli closer to relegation. Dortmund, who secured Champions League qualification last week…

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Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace

Max Verstappen’s future comes under scrutiny as long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028. Photo: AFP/FILE MIAMI: Max Verstappen said Red Bull had improved a lot but still lack the pace and performance to challenge for wins, after finishing fifth in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. The four-time world…

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Bara alliance to stage May 7 Peshawar sit-in

Jirga decries official negligence; demands peace, Tirah return; allies warn against politicising victims PESHAWAR: The Bara Political Alliance has announced a protest sit-in in Peshawar on May 7, demanding resolution of issues facing the displaced people of Tirah Valley, ensuring their dignified return, and protesting against rising unrest in Bara Akakhel. The decision was announced…

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Vinicius double delays Barca title

BARCELONA: Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait to be crowned Spanish champions. The Catalans would have completed their title defence if Madrid dropped points at Espanyol, but Alvaro Arbeloa’s side trimmed the gap on Barca to 11 points, with…

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Inter Milan win Italian title

MILAN: Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. Marcus Thuram’s side-footed finish just before half-time set Inter on their way before Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s second-half goal put the Scudetto beyond…

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Pest attack threatens Sindh’s mango orchards

Rapid infestations, fungal diseases spark alarm among growers, prompting calls for govt intervention HYDERABAD: A sudden and aggressive wave of pest attacks has gripped mango orchards across Sindh, leaving growers reeling and scrambling for effective control measures. The alarm was raised at a weekly meeting of the Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB), where farmers described the…

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