Iranian singer who urged women to go without hijab is lashed over alcohol conviction
Iranian officials have flogged a popular singer who posted a song online urging women to remove their mandatory headscarves over a conviction for possessing and consuming alcohol
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Arsenal v Liverpool: Women’s FA Cup quarter-final – live
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European Commission raids drinks groups over possible competition law breaches
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Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction
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UCLA, South Carolina move atop women's Top 25
UCLA vaulted back up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday after beating USC for the Big Ten title over the weekend.ESPN - 1d -
Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid Would Be ‘Catastrophic for Women’s Health,’ Says Chelsea Clinton
Republicans want to slash $880 billion from the agency overseeing Medicaid. There’s no way to do so without touching benefits.Inc. - 1d -
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Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who are NCAA Tournament title contenders?
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New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire
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Tulsi Gabbard pulls security clearances for top Biden officials and those who went after Trump
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German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
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Canada professor convicted in absentia gets renewed attention from right over 1980 Paris attack
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Las Vegas Raiders 2025 NFL offseason: Pete Carroll ready to reset franchise with Geno Smith
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Iran’s top leader rejects talks with the US over missile range, regional influence
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Kenya based content moderators mourn Nigerian colleague who 'was desperate to go home'
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Ex-Barclays boss Staley accuses regulator of ‘destroying’ his reputation
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After a Musk post, Canada professor convicted in absentia plunges back in public eye
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Former USAID employees on cuts: 'We are going to put lives in jeopardy'
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Nato urges EU and Turkey to deepen ties
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