24 August 2026

Justin Brownlee 'not healthy enough,' out for Gilas in homestand

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MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas has ruled out the return of Justin Brownlee for the crucial fourth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, which starts later this week. Coach Tim Cone on ...

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Spokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ mission The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a major African wildlife charity that had been at the centre of a human rights controversy. Prince Harry’s spokesperson confirmed he was no longer a trustee of African Parks , which admitted last year that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo.

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24 August 2026

Student loan borrower number climbs along with amount loaned

An Education Ministry report said 126,696 people borrowed from the student loan scheme in the first three months of the year, 12 percent more than last year.

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England drop pacer Brydon Carse for second test against Pakistan as late-night incident investigated

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24 August 2026

England drop pacer Brydon Carse for second test against Pakistan as late-night incident investigated

England pacer Brydon Carse has been dropped for the second test against Pakistan following the latest off-field incident to affect the national team.

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Justin Brownlee 'not healthy enough,' out for Gilas in homestand

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