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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup against Brighton

Brighton’s Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring against Manchester United. Photo: AFP MANCHESTER: Manchester United’s problems mounted as the managerless Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Brighton on Sunday.Brajan Gruda put Brighton ahead in the first half at Old Trafford and former United striker Danny Welbeck netted after the break.Benjamin … Read more

Major arms smuggling attempt foiled at Torkham border

Authorities say interception also foiled a potential large-scale terrorist operation within Pakistan People stand next to parked trucks loaded with supplies at the Torkham border crossing following a clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Photo: Reuters Pakistani authorities have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and magazines being smuggled from Afghanistan, sources at the Torkham border … Read more

UK launches investigation into X over AI chatbot Grok’s sexualised deepfakes

Grok is facing international backlash for allowing users to create and share sexualised pictures A Downing Street spokesperson added: “We won’t hesitate to go further to protect children online and strengthen the law as needed.” PHOTO: REUTERS UK media regulator Ofcom on Monday launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s X over its AI chatbot … Read more

Sameer Minhas eyes U19 World Cup glory

Right handed batter Sameer Minhas has been instrumental for Pakistan U19 during the recently concluded Asia Cup and tri-nation series. Photo: ICC/file Sameer Minhas’ cricketing journey began not on established cricket grounds but on the tiled floor of his home. With water sprinkled on tiles to generate pace and swing and taped tennis balls doubling … Read more

‘No conversations’ with US, says Cuban president after Trump threats

Trump urges Cuba to “make a deal,” vows to cut off Venezuelan oil and money after Maduro raid Diaz-Canel retorted angrily that “no one” would tell Cuba what to do. PHOTO:AFP Cuba’s leader said Monday there were “no conversations” with the United States, after President Donald Trump urged the communist-ruled island to “make a deal” … Read more

Venezuela says 116 political prisoners released

Prisoner releases were announced under pressure from Trump, who says US is “in charge” of Venezuela Evelis Cano, mother of imprisoned Jack Tantak Cano, holds a sign outside Zone 7 of the Bolivarian National Police in Caracas, demanding freedom for all political prisoners.PHOTO:AFP Venezuela said Monday that 116 political prisoners have been released since the … Read more