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‘We were left by the road’: asylum seekers stranded in London describe experience

Two Afghans tell of how they were taken from Manston centre and left without accommodation or money

The Guardian - UK

Outgoing spy chief Paul Symon says the prospect of war between major powers is 'no longer unimaginable'

The head of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, Paul Symon, is about to step down from his job as the nation's top spy. In an exclusive interview with the ABC, he outlines his hopes, predictions and fears for coming years.

ABC News

Chris Woakes: No point fretting about net run-rate in must-win game against Sri Lanka

England will be hoping Australia do not overturn their inferior net run-rate against Afghanistan

The Independent UK

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Ukraine says it has downed double the number of warplanes Russia lost in Afghanistan

‘This war is the same shame for Russia & will cause its destruction’

The Independent UK

Hamstrings and T20 maths on Finch's mind

Hamstring and mathematics are on the mind of captain Aaron Finch ahead of Australia's must-win T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan.

AAP

Colloquy on the Arbitrariness of Racial Classification in Monday's Oral Argument

In the oral argument from SFFS v. UNC, Justice Alito raised the question, highlighted in my amicus brief and book, of whether the racial and ethnic classifications used by UNC and other universities are so arbitrary as to be unconstitutional. I have posted the colloquy below. Two comments: (1) Justice…

Reason

Ukraine says it has downed double the number of warplanes Moscow lost in Afghanistan

Ukrainian forces have destroyed 278 Russian aircraft during eight months of fighting, more than twice as many as the Soviet Union lost in its 1979-89 military intervention in Afghanistan, Ukraine's commander-in-chief said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Commentary: Critics of US efforts have it wrong — Ukraine isn’t Libya or Afghanistan

The U.S. and its allies have been engaging in a significant military intervention to help Ukraine resist Russia’s brutal invasion for the past nine months. Not only have they given considerable financial, humanitarian and military resources — including sophisticated weapons systems — to Ukraine, but they also have embedded advisers…

Chicago Tribune

‘No darkness is for ever’: can an activist in exile persuade the Taliban to allow teaching on TV?

The regime’s closure of her support and literacy centres for women and girls was crushing, but Jamila Afghani is looking for ways to build a brighter future for the Afghan women she left behind

The Guardian - UK

Australia wary of ‘pushing too hard’ in crucial bid to improve T20 World Cup run rate

Aaron Finch is hopeful he will be fit to play against Afghanistan as Australia tread a fine line in their final crucial Super 12s match

The Guardian - AU

Aaron Finch to sit out Afghanistan clash if his injury risks Australia’s chances

Captain Finch and middle-order ‘finisher’ Tim David suffered hamstring problems in the win over Ireland earlier this week

The Independent UK

Finch hopeful of playing T20 crunch game

Australia's captain Aaron Finch rates himself a 70 per chance of playing against Afghanistan in their key T20 World Cup clash.

AAP

‘Causeway’ review: Jennifer Lawrence is a veteran readjusting to life, but Brian Tyree Henry is the real draw

One of the top actors of his generation, it’s only a matter of time before Brian Tyree Henry lands a project that puts his talents front and center. But even in supporting roles, whenever he’s on screen, suddenly you’re locked in to what he’s doing regardless of genre. In the…

Chicago Tribune

Women's soccer makes gains in Mideast despite conservatives

Women’s soccer has been long been neglected in the Middle East, a region that is mad for the men’s game and is hosting the World Cup for the first time later this month in Qatar

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The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Injury concerns mount on Australia ahead of crucial match against Afghanistan

ADELAIDE: Defending champions Australia are grappling with injury concerns to three key players, including captain Aaron Finch who is uncertain to lead the side in their crucial T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan on Friday.

ABC News

As the T20 World Cup semis approach, how can New Zealand, England, Australia, Sri Lanka or Ireland make it through to the semi-finals?

With one round of games to go in Australia's group at the T20 World Cup, the host nation has a task ahead — but five teams still have a mathematic possibility to make the last four. Check out the Group 1 permutations here.

AAP

Finch a chance for Aussie T20 crunch game

Despite carrying a hamstring injury, captain Aaron Finch has a chance of playing in Australia's crunch T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan.

WEKU

'I was their teacher': A chance encounter as Afghans protest after a suicide bombing

Pierre Kattar edited the pictures for an NPR story about two of the teenagers killed in the Sept. 30 attack. On Oct. 10, he went to a demonstration in Rome and made an unexpected connection.

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Manchester Evening News

The 29 forgotten heroes of a city are finally remembered

Their never names never appeared on Salford's Cenotaphs despite making the ultimate sacrifice for their country

The Independent UK

Wanindu Hasaranga stars as Sri Lanka keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

Hasaranga took three for 13 before Dhananjaya de Silva’s 66 not out off 42 deliveries anchored a successful 145 chase to end Afghanistan’s chances

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to keep semifinals hopes alive

BRISBANE: Wanindu Hasaranga led an inspired bowling effort before Dhananjaya de Silva hit a fine fifty as Sri Lanka kept their semifinals hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan post 144/8 against Sri Lanka

BRISBANE: Afghanistan could not find the final flourish and ended up with an underwhelming 144 for eight against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday.

Dynamite News

Afghanistan: Report Reveals Surge Of Nearly 50 Per Cent In Malnutrition Cases Among Afghan Children

According to the report, approximately 2,500 impoverished children were treated by the humanitarian body "Save the Children" in January and now the number has surged to almost 4,270 children, including many succumbing even before treatment, Khaama Press reported. Read on for details:

ABC News

US-trained Afghan commandos say Russia trying to recruit them to fight in Ukraine

Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and then fled to Iran after the chaotic US withdrawal last year are being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, according to three former Afghan generals.

Zenger

2 Afghan Sisters Found Cycling Their Ticket To Freedom

Fariba Hashimi could become the first Afghan to race in the Tour de France Femmes.

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