Norway’s Haaland finally gets global stage

LONDON: Erling Haaland propelled Norway back to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and spearheads a golden generation ready to thrive on the global stage. Despite a tough draw alongside one of the tournament favourites France, African powerhouses Senegal and Iraq, a Norway side also containing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is…

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Inter thump Lazio in cup final warm up

ROME: Inter Milan celebrated the Serie A title by winning 3-0 at Lazio on Saturday, in a match which was also a warm up for next week’s Italian Cup final. Lautaro Martinez, Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan netted for the champions who have a chance to complete for a league and cup double at the…

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Pakistan, Vietnam reaffirm ties as Zardari congratulates Vietnamese president

President hopes to deepen Pakistan–Vietnam cooperation, lauds ties and country’s progress under new leadership President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday congratulated To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam. President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday congratulated To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam, saying the unanimous vote reflects the National Assembly’s “trust…

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Gas pipeline explosion in Haripur leaves eight dead

Deceased include women and children trapped in fire at gas pipeline in Hattar Industrial Estate At least eight members of a household were killed, and five others were injured after a fire from an explosion in a gas pipeline in Haripur in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Hazara division, officials said on Thursday. The blaze engulfed nearby residential settlements…

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Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles

BEIRUT: Israel said on Saturday it would attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that US President Donald Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks. Four people were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, Lebanon’s state news agency reported, while the Israeli military said Hezbollah had…

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Florida sues Trinity Health Care over $5M overpayment allegedly used for CEO’s Congressional campaign

Florida sues Trinity Health Care, claiming $5M overpayment funded CEO’s congressional campaign amid ethics complaints. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick served as the CEO of Trinity Health Care at the time of alleged breaches. Florida has filed a lawsuit against Trinity Health Care Services, alleging the company knowingly accepted over $5 million in accidental overpayments and used the…

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Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors survive

Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons is guarded by Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic during the game during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELE: The top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando as the Los Angeles Lakers…

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