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Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants?
Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.
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World Humanitarian Day 2020: A tribute to aid workers on the front lines
Amid a global pandemic, unprecedented needs and growing insecurity, aid workers and health-care responders are staying and delivering to the world’s most vulnerable people. Last year was the most violent on record for humanitarians, with 483 attacked, 125 killed, 234 wounded and 124 kidnapped. The UN condemns all attacks on humanitarians. OCHA and partners present the inspiring stories of humanitarian #RealLifeHeroes who are stepping up to meet the challenges. Today, World Humanitarian Day, the world honours all humanitarians – many working in their own communities – who are going to extraordi
Business
Anthropic is AI trade's last big hope for a major IPO this year
On Kalshi, Anthropic is seen as the last major IPO in 2026 after OpenAI delayed its public market debut. Others have postponed too.
Sports
Slade misses last-gasp kick as Toulouse deny Exeter famous win
Toulouse deny Exeter Chiefs a famous Champions Cup victory in France, fighting back to win a frenetic contest with 14 men following Rodrigue Neti's first-half red card.
Business
Diesel squeeze set to last well into 2027 as Iran war disrupts supply, IEA says
Diesel supply is expected to remain tight into 2027 as Iran war-related disruption, falling inventories and resilient demand strain the market, the IEA said.
Sports
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ NBA Finals jersey sells for record $14m
The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history among game-worn sports jerseys.
Sports
Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record £10.6m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
Sports
NI will have 'one last swing' at World Cup place
Boss Michael McArdle says Northern Ireland will have "one last swing" at trying to reach a first Women's World Cup as they look to overcome a four-goal play-off deficit in Portugal.
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Lionel Messi’s last game for Argentina ends in triumph and tears
Messi scored a goal and created two others as Argentina bid farewell to its most decorated footballer with a 3-0 win.
Politics
UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
Business
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
Business
Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves
In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.
World
German Chancellor in Kyiv: "Ukraine will need our support"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine on Sunday to show solidarity after Russian attacks on Kyiv infrastructure, including three bridges. Last month, Germany’s foreign minister called for de-escalation during talks with his Russian counterpart at the UN, drawing criticism from Sergei Lavrov, who urged Berlin to stop arming Ukraine. On Saturday, Moscow called on foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Ukraine. Shirli Sitbon reports.
Sports
Browns beat Steeelers with last-minute field goal
Kicker Andre Szmyt's last-minute 56-yard field goal gives the Cleveland Browns a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL's Thursday night game.
Business
Software roared back last quarter. Cramer says these stocks can keep climbing
Software stocks bounced back from their AI-driven sell-off, while chip stocks cooled after a massive first-half run.
Business
These charts show how volatile the last quarter was for stocks and bonds
The third quarter was a mixed bag for assets.
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Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.
World
Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
Travel
Rotana CEO: Last-Minute Gulf Bookings Make Q4 Hard To Predict
The expected return of international travelers and a busy events calendar give hope for a Q4 recovery.
World
Ethiopia's last Jews dream of visa for Israel
Ethiopia has one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, rumoured to be the descendants of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon in 950 BC. From the 1970s to 1990s, this community known as Beta Israel was persecuted under the Communist regime, and Israel evacuated more than 20,000 Ethiopian Jews in dramatic airlifts known as Operation Solomon and Operation Moses. But a few thousand were left behind.