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US robbers who touted crime on Instagram jailed
US robbers who touted crime on Instagram jailed

Bumbling robbers who left behind a cell phone during a $2.6 million heist and later boasted on Instagram about being part of a criminal gang have been jailed in California, authorities said Monday.

March 31, 2025

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Fernandes 'not going anywhere', says Man Utd boss Amorim
Fernandes 'not going anywhere', says Man Utd boss Amorim

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was told by manager Ruben Amorim on Monday that he is "not going anywhere" despite reports of a possible move to Real Madrid.

March 31, 2025

US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic data
US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic data

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday warned genetic testing firm 23andMe to honor its promise to protect people's personal information as it navigates bankruptcy.

March 31, 2025

Banana man Ashwani Kumar powers Mumbai to first IPL win of season
Banana man Ashwani Kumar powers Mumbai to first IPL win of season

A sparkling debut performance by medium pacer Ashwani Kumar, powered up by a single banana, helped Mumbai Indians register their first win of the IPL season on Monday, downing Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets.

March 31, 2025

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France's Le Pen defiant after five year election ban
France's Le Pen defiant after five year election ban

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday slammed a "political decision" and insisted she had not abandoned hope of standing in presidential elections in 2027 after a court handed her a five-year ban on running for office.

March 31, 2025

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'Noble work' of Buddhist cremations after Myanmar quake
'Noble work' of Buddhist cremations after Myanmar quake

The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days later, too young to have been named.

March 31, 2025