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Cleo Laine, British jazz singer, dies at 97

Cleo Laine, British jazz singer, dies at 97

A Legendary Departure Dame Cleo Laine, one of Britain’s most revered jazz vocalists, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on July 24, 2025, at her home in Wavendon, England. The announcement was made by The Stables, the music venue and charity she co-founded with her late husband, jazz composer Sir John Dankworth. The organization expressed deep sorrow over …

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Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler’s Daughters Steal the Spotlight in Netflix Sequel

Happy Gilmore 2 features Adam Sandler's daughters, Sadie and Sunny

Family Spotlight: Sadie and Sunny Sandler Shine in Happy Gilmore 2 Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, released globally on Netflix on July 25, 2025, brings the Sandler family front and center. His daughters, Sunny Sandler and Sadie Sandler, play prominent roles in the film alongside their father. Sunny portrays Vienna Gilmore, Happy’s ballet-dreaming daughter, while Sadie appears as …

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England defeats Italy in Women’s Euro 2025 semi final

England defeats Italy in Women's Euro 2025 semi final

Italy Strike First in a Tense First Half In the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinal, Italy shocked the crowd in Geneva by taking the lead in the 33rd minute. Star forward Barbara Bonansea fired a stunning volley into the top corner, putting England on the back foot. England looked unsettled for much of the first half, struggling to break down …

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Travel from Punjab to Balochistan After 5 PM has been Temporarily Banned

Travel from Punjab to Balochistan After 5 PM has been Temporarily Banned

Travel from Punjab to Balochistan: On July 22–23, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ghazi Khan, Muhammad Usman Khalid, announced that all public and private vehicles traveling from Punjab to Balochistan would be prohibited from crossing major border checkpoints (notably Bawata and Sakhi Sarwar) after 5 PM, until daylight returns—approximately 5 AM the following morning. This includes buses, coaches, and private cars. …

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Cloud burst triggers emergency on Babusar Top, adjacent areas

Cloud burst triggers emergency on Babusar Top, adjacent areas (1)

Cloud burst triggers emergency on Babusar Top: According to the NDMA’s latest reports, a severe cloudburst occurred at Babusar Top and adjacent areas early this morning, triggering heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides. Geo News confirmed that three people lost their lives and one injured person was shifted to Chilas Hospital. According to The News International, four tourists and one …

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UK launches review into raising state pension age

UK launches review into raising state pension age

UK Launches Statutory Review of State Pension Age On 21 July 2025, the UK government officially announced a statutory review into raising the state pension age. This marks the third such review under the Pensions Act 2014. The decision comes amid concerns about rising life expectancy, increasing pressure on public finances, and the long-term sustainability of the pension system, which …

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites—mission designated Starlink 17‑3—into polar orbit on the evening of July 18 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:52 p.m. PDT, with payload separation shortly after, deploying the mini‑satellites designed to enhance global coverage. Falcon 9 Booster & Landing Milestones This mission marked the 14th flight of Falcon 9’s first‑stage booster …

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flash floods claimed 178 lives and injured 491 people across Pakistan

flash floods claimed 178 lives and injured 491 people across Pakistan

Devastating New Death Toll Amid Ongoing Monsoon Deluge In the past 24 hours, torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan have worsened the already catastrophic flood situation. Official reports confirm that at least 54 people died and 227 were injured in just one day, pushing the overall toll since late June to around 178 deaths and nearly 500 injured. The National Disaster …

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Asim Munir Can Replace Asif Ali Zardari As Next Pakistan President

Asim Munir Can Replace Asif Ali Zardari As Next Pakistan President

Rumours Spark National Debate Asim Munir Can Replace Asif Ali Zardari As Next Pakistan President: In recent hours, social media and several unofficial sources have begun circulating claims that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir may replace Asif Ali Zardari as the next President of Pakistan. These reports also mention possible constitutional amendments to shift Pakistan toward a …

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Pegasus Airlines is a low-cost airline based in Turkey

Pegasus Airlines is a low-cost airline based in Turkey

Pegasus Airlines has recently announced several positive developments, including route expansions, fleet growth, sustainability efforts, and social initiatives. While there hasn’t been any breaking news in the last 48 hours, here is a detailed overview of the most recent updates: New Flight Service from Bristol to Istanbul Starting July 8, 2025, Pegasus launched direct flights from Bristol (UK) to Istanbul …

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