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Gold is unaffordable, so South Asian brides turn to one-gram substitutes
Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.
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US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.
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The story Tehran wants you to read
A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change - and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
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Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of 'defence' as it faces its 'most severe and complex security environment' since 1945.
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UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists
Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a 'broader chilling effect', groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.
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Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.
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Elderly married couple killed in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Odesa
Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and bulk carrier also hit in overnight assault.
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Tokyo urges government workers to swap suits for shorts to counter energy costs
Government workers in Tokyo have new dress code rules that allow them to wear shorts to the office in a bid to cut air conditioning costs, an official said on Friday, as the Middle East war drives up…
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Trump’s May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that?
Trump is obliged under the War Powers Act to limit the conflict after 60 days with congressional approval.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by three weeks after White House talks with Israeli and Lebanese envoys.
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump says ‘great chance’ for peace deal
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by three weeks on Thursday following a meeting of officials from both sides at the White House. US President Donald Trump said he believed there was a "great…
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Sports - Barcelona's Yamal 'expected' to be fit for World Cup despite season-ending injury
FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal, who was forced off on Wednesday against Celta Vigo, is suffering from a left hamstring injury. The club has nevertheless stated that his participation in…
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