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Sport
Maradona died ‘in agony’, expert says at trial of medical team for homicide
Friday, 28 March 2025, 4:09pmMaradona’s final hours are under investigation after autopsy reveals ‘agony’ before death. The state of Diego Maradona’s...
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World
King Charles cancels appointments after cancer treatment ‘side effects’
Friday, 28 March 2025, 11:00amKing Charles has been forced to cancel his appointments after suffering “side effects” from his cancer treatment, Buckingham...
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World
'Devastating impact': Trump's new tariffs on imported cars spark trade tensions
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 2:54pmDonald Trump announced a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars and parts, effective April 3. The tariffs aim to revitalise US manufacturing...
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World
Leaked chats reveal attack plans as White House defends actions
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:15amThe Atlantic published leaked messages detailing US attack plans on Yemen, causing controversy. The White House denied any...
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Lifestyle
‘Delete your data’: Genetic testing firm files for bankruptcy
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:23am23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is seeking a buyer after a major data breach. The company rejected a takeover bid from...
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World
Canada’s new PM calls snap election for April 28
Monday, 24 March 2025, 7:15amMark Carney calls early elections for April 28, focusing on countering Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Carney aims to...
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World
Israel launches strikes on Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire, risking ‘new war’
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 10:00amIsrael launched strikes on Lebanon after a rocket attack, with Hezbollah denying responsibility. Five people were killed,...
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World
US revokes legal status for 500,000 immigrants
Sunday, 23 March 2025, 8:44amThe US is terminating the legal status of around 532,000 immigrants, giving them weeks to leave. The order affects Cubans,...
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World
Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza unless hostages released
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:59pmIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to annex parts of Gaza unless Hamas releases hostages. Israel resumed bombing...
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Sport
Boxing icon George Foreman dies, aged 76
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 3:22pmFormer heavyweight champion George Foreman, who fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the...
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World
Carney to call snap election as US tensions dominate campaign
Friday, 21 March 2025, 2:03pmMark Carney is expected to call a snap election for April 28, focusing on US trade tensions. Carney aims to capitalise on...
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World
‘Shut it down’: Trump signs order to dismantle Education Department
Friday, 21 March 2025, 1:24pmDonald Trump signed an order to shut down the Department of Education, aiming to return control to states. Democrats and...
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World
Fed pauses rate cuts as economic uncertainty rises under Trump
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:25amThe US Federal Reserve paused interest rate cuts and noted increased economic uncertainty because of tariffs. Policymakers...
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World
Israel launches ground operations in Gaza, issues ‘last warning’
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 7:34amIsrael resumed ground operations in Gaza, issuing a “last warning” to return hostages and remove Hamas. The renewed air...
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World
Russia rejects US-backed truce proposal, escalates attacks on Ukraine
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 3:54pmUkraine on Wednesday accused Russia of effectively rejecting a US-backed ceasefire proposal, reporting a barrage of strikes...
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World
Back on Earth: Crew-9 astronauts conclude extended space stay
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 12:58pmNasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month space mission. Their extended stay...
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World
Netanyahu warns Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’ amid stalled talks
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 12:47pmIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that massive overnight strikes on Gaza were “only the beginning”...
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National
Ghostly lunar sunsets captured by robotic probe
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 11:40amFirefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander captured high-definition images of a lunar sunset to study a mysterious haze. The...
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World
Limited ceasefire in Ukraine: Trump and Putin agree on terms
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 7:13amDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed a Ukraine ceasefire plan, potentially ceding territory to Russia. Kyiv agreed...
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Entertainment
Award-winning actress dies at 43 after cancer battle
Monday, 17 March 2025, 2:13pmBelgian actress Emilie Dequenne died of a rare cancer at age 43 near Paris. Dequenne revealed in October 2023 she had adrenocortical...
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World
Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week
Monday, 17 March 2025, 11:34amUS officials have expressed optimism a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal could be reached in “weeks,” as President Donald Trump and...
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Business
Turbulence ahead for next boss of US aviation regulator
Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:58amWhen US President Donald Trump nominates a new head for the Federal Aviation Administration, they will inherit an agency...
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World
Deadly fire at North Macedonia nightclub kills 59, injures 155
Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:33amA fire at an overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia killed 59 people and injured 155. The blaze, caused by on-stage fireworks,...
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Sport
‘Best day of my life’: Newcastle Utd snap 56-year trophy drought
Monday, 17 March 2025, 9:21amNewcastle ended their 56-year trophy drought with a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final. Dan Burn and Alexander...
