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Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon
World record holder Ruth Chepngetich pulls out of the London Marathon, along with defending champion Peres Jepchirchir.

One dead after protests against KFC branches in Pakistan
Protesters, angry at the war in Gaza, have claimed KFC is a symbol of the United States and its ally Israel.

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'
Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages
Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.

British man, 27, killed by avalanche in French Alps
The man was near the roadside at the Val Thorens resort when he was swept 15 metres (50ft) in an avalanche, officials say.

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary
The government has given the go-ahead for pubs and bars to stay open for two hours longer than usual.

You’ve got lots of cash, Cam, but where’s your golf game gone?
Yes, yes he may have millions in the bank but where was the Queenslander when the whips were cracking at Augusta?

Ex-Cyclone Tam: Warnings questioned after overnight Auckland downpours
Members of the public have voiced concern on social media about the delay in notifications from authorities.

Auckland FC: Why Eden Park remains unlikely option for potential A-League grand final
Auckland FC remain favourites for the Premiers Plate with three rounds to play.

Watch: Outrageous behind-the-back flick pass leads to Blues try
Hoskins Sotutu’s flick pass could have gone wrong, but a lucky bounce meant AJ Lam scored a spectacular try for the Blues against the Crusaders.

O'Sullivan to overcome 'stage fright' to face Carter at Crucible
Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will overcome "stage fright" to take on Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.

Watch: Windows smashed and homes pockmarked by giant hail in Nebraska
Footage captures large hailstones breaking several building and car windows in Fremont, Nebraska.

'We barricaded both doors': Fear and chaos at Florida State University
As alarms blared across campus, students hid under tables and barricaded themselves in classrooms.

Senior police officer sacked for sexual misconduct
Tom Simons engaged in sexual behaviour without consent, a misconduct hearing finds.

Fast-food chain praises Katy Perry after 'can we send her back' space tweet
The fast-food chain says it has no ill-will for Perry, after snide tweets about her trip to space went viral.

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

Eurostar trains hit by delays ahead of Easter weekend
Eurostar says the delays were caused by an "overhead power issue" with several trains between Paris or Brussels and London affected.

‘What can we do?’: Their favourite son now a Sun, Tigers seek to stem bleeding of Indigenous talent
Richmond’s investment in Indigenous talent was a cornerstone of their golden era. A few short years later, Daniel Rioli is playing against them, and Indigenous player numbers are falling at the Tigers and across the AFL.

The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market
For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may soon dry up.

Watch: Liam Lawson’s Red Bull replacement crashes during Saudi Arabian GP practice
Yuki Tsunoda went into the wall during the second practice session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.