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Classy Waratahs remain unbeaten in Women's Super Rugby
The NSW Waratahs have beaten the Melbourne Rebels convincingly to remain Super Rugby Women's competition leaders with three straight bonus-point wins.
2-min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Asian shares were mostly higher Friday in quiet holiday trading, with markets closed in Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore and India, among other places. Lower interest rates ease the pressure on the economy, while boosting prices for investments.
4-min read - NewsThe Independent
Pray this Easter for journalist Evan Gershkovich jailed in Russia, Archbishop of Canterbury says
Marking one year since the Wall Street Journal reporter was falsely detained, Justin Welby says: ‘Journalists around the world should be protected, free to hold people and power to account without fear of reprisal’
4-min read - NewsAssociated Press
The EU plans to fast-track some financial aid to Egypt. The usual funding safeguards will not apply
The European Union intends to fast-track some of its aid money to Egypt using an urgent funding procedure that bypasses parliamentary oversight and other safeguards, according to the president of the bloc’s executive branch. The 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) intended for this is part of a larger package of 7.4 billion euros ($8 billion) in financial assistance to the North African country that the EU announced on March 17. Egypt has for years relied on cash handouts, often from wealthy Gulf A
5-min read - CelebrityThe Independent
George Gilbey: Man arrested over Gogglebox star’s death as investigation launched
The reality TV star reportedly died after falling from a height at his workplace in Essex
2-min read - BusinessThe Independent
Thames Water customers face 40 per cent bill hike as investors refuse to inject £500m lifeline
A rescue funding plan was drawn up in July but has fallen through ahead of the first payment
6-min read - SportAustralian Associated Press
Carlton forwards monster Kangaroos on Good Friday
Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay have run riot against winless North Melbourne, kicking nine goals between them in a 56-point win at Marvel Stadium.
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