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Anthony Edwards injures knee in Timberwolves’ Game 4 win against Nuggets

Edward's teammate Donte DiVincenzo was also hurt as Minnesota rallied to beat Denver and take a 3-1 playoff series lead.

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After El Mencho's death, what lies ahead for Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel?

The killing of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), marked a turning point in Mexico’s long war against organised crime. But after his…

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Trump turns assassination attempts into 'political rocket fuel'

President Donald Trump was evacuated by the Secret Service after a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC. Pointing to Trump's calm demeanor as well as his presser…

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BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

British broadcaster has apologised for failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome.

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US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll

Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: 'Localised clashes still going on'

Localised clashes are still continuing along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border while Taliban officials say Pakistani aircraft continue to fly over Afghanistan's territory, reports France 24's correspondent…

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EHRC raises concern with Reform about ‘racial and sexual remarks’ in documentary

Watchdog writes to Nigel Farage’s party to ask what action it is taking to comply with the Equality Act The official equalities watchdog has written to Reform UK to raise concerns after an undercover TV documentary showed councillors and candidates for the party expressing racist and misogynistic views, with one of the party’s MPs complaining about ingrained sexism. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had written to Nigel Farage’s party in the wake of revelations in ITV’s Undercover: A Year in Reform, which was broadcast in October. Continue reading...

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EHRC raises concern with Reform about ‘racial and sexual remarks’ in documentary

Watchdog writes to Nigel Farage’s party to ask what action it is taking to comply with the Equality Act The official equalities watchdog has written to Reform UK to raise concerns after an undercover TV documentary showed councillors and candidates for the party expressing racist and misogynistic views, with one of the party’s MPs complaining about ingrained sexism. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it had written to Nigel Farage’s party in the wake of revelations in ITV’s Undercover: A Year in Reform, which was broadcast in October. Continue reading...

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Iran retaliates after being targeted by Israeli-US strikes

The United States and Israel launched what the latter called a "decisive and unprecedented" campaign against Iran, which retaliated with a barrage of missiles that sent residents running for cover on…

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Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?

India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.

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Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises

Fuel import costs are soaring in Pakistan, creating cascading crises that threaten to weaken the economy and undermine the government.

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