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South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages

SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday for a thorough investigation into a ballot shortage that disrupted recent local elections, saying prosecutors and police would be involved.

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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope’s open-air Mass

MADRID – More than a million people lined the streets of Madrid on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in the Spanish capital, organisers said.

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Tonys cap record Broadway season with no clear favourites in key races

NEW YORK – Sunday’s Tony Awards cap a record Broadway season, with no clear frontrunner among the leading nominees and a mix of star-driven shows and new works signaling sustained momentum for the New York theater industry.

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Tribute paid to singer Munawar Sultana

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s renowned singer Munawar Sultana was remembered on her 31st death anniversary, as tributes from fans and artists were paid to her remarkable contribution to music and cultural heritage.

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Shania Twain makes unexpected change to her live shows

ONTARIO – Shania Twain is switching things up in her music career, recently kicking off one of her smallest shows in decades.

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Zverev ends Grand Slam drought with historic French Open triumph

PARIS – Alexander Zverev finally achieved his long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough on Sunday, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a gripping French Open final to claim the first major title of his career.

#AlexanderZverev #FrenchOpen

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Aqeel/Malik claim seniors title at Sahiwal Tennis Championship

LAHORE – Aqeel Khan and Rashid Malik (Ali Embroidery Mills) beat Talha Waheed/Hasan Saeed to clinch the seniors 45+ doubles final (national ranking) title at the All Pakistan Juniors/Seniors National Ranking Tennis Championship 2026, that conclude…

#Aqeel #Sahiwal

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Pakistan end 64-year wait, reach Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final

LAHORE – Pakistan booked their place in the final of the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament with a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan on Sunday, ending a 64-year wait to reach the final of a stand-alone international football competition.

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Abbottabad crowned National T20 Cup champions

LAHORE – Abbottabad Region produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Karachi Region Whites by nine wickets in the final and clinch the ABS Developers National T20 Cup title at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.

#Abbottabad #NationalT20Cup

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Siniakova, Townsend continue dominance with French Open doubles crown

PARIS – World No.

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