'Lives at risk': Women's medical training ban threatens Afghan health sector
From her private hospital in Afghanistan's capital, doctor Najmussama Shefajo predicts a rise in maternal mortality rates "within three or four years", following the latest restrictions on women's education.
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'Into the New World': the K-pop song that became South Korea's protest anthem
A cheerful song by one of the most successful K-pop girl groups has emerged as a protest anthem for thousands of South Koreans rallying for President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.
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Man City announce record Premier League revenue
Manchester City posted record revenues for a Premier League club last season as the champions' income increased to £715 million ($903 million).
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UK's Royal Mail hit with fine by regulator over delivery delays
UK postal operator Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million ($13.3 million) for delays in delivering mail for the 2023/2024 financial year, Britain's communications regulator Ofcom said Friday.
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Chinese spy claims add to Prince Andrew's woes
A former UK security minister said Friday that it was "extremely embarrassing" that a suspected Chinese spy had become a confidant of disgraced royal Prince Andrew.
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Ukraine facing 'massive' Russian attack on energy sector
Ukraine said Friday that it was fending off a new missile attack on its energy system, the latest in Russia's campaign targeting the war-torn country's power grid during the winter season.
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Markets retreat as China pledges fail to spark excitement
Markets fell Friday as China's latest vows to boost the beleaguered economy failed to stir much excitement, while traders looked ahead to a key Federal Reserve policy meeting next week.
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France gets new helpline amid trauma of mass rape trial
Some callers are women fearful they have been drugged and sexually assaulted; others are doctors worried they have misdiagnosed them -- a helpline set up amid France's notorious mass rape trial has tapped a nation's unease.
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'Astro Bot' wins highest award at Oscars of video games
Video game "Astro Bot" -- a family-friendly sci-fi adventure -- was named 2024's Game of the Year on Thursday at the annual awards considered the Oscars of the digital entertainment industry.
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India targeting big first innings total in Brisbane: Gill
India are determined to post a big first innings total in the third Test against Australia at Brisbane, batsman Shubman Gill said Friday after they were skittled cheaply in Adelaide.
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