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Fragile Gaza truce enters second week

Fragile Gaza truce enters second week

A fragile truce aimed at ending the war in Gaza entered its second week on Sunday, after four Israeli hostages and around 200 Palestinian prisoners were released to joyful scenes.

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Royal diplomacy: how UK govt will seek to charm Trump

Royal diplomacy: how UK govt will seek to charm Trump

Britain's Labour government hopes to stay in US President Donald Trump's good books by mobilising the royal family and a former spin doctor dubbed the "Prince of Darkness".

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Rubio threatens bounties on Taliban leaders over detained Americans

Rubio threatens bounties on Taliban leaders over detained Americans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday threatened bounties on the heads of leaders of Afghanistan's Taliban, sharply escalating the tone as he said more Americans may be detained in the country than previously thought.

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English hangs on at tough Torrey Pines for fifth US PGA Tour title

English hangs on at tough Torrey Pines for fifth US PGA Tour title

Harris English fired a gritty one-over par 73 on the tough Torrey Pines South Course on Saturday, winning the Farmers Insurance Open by one stroke to end a US PGA Tour title drought of more than three years.

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The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Clarifies Misleading Information Regarding Solana, Cryptocurrency, and Fraudulent Social Media Accounts

The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Clarifies Misleading Information Regarding Solana, Cryptocurrency, and Fraudulent Social Media Accounts

PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 26, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) wishes to address recent misinformation and clarify its position regarding alleged affiliations. The Company confirms that it has no partnership, affiliation, or involvement with Solana, the Solana blockchain platform, or any other cryptocurrency ventures, including "The Now Coin".

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CIA says Covid 'more likely' to have leaked from lab

CIA says Covid 'more likely' to have leaked from lab

The Central Intelligence Agency has shifted its official stance on the origin of Covid-19, saying Saturday that the virus was "more likely" leaked from a Chinese lab than transmitted by animals.

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DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma

DRCongo recalls diplomats from Rwanda as M23 forces threaten Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo withdrew its diplomats from Kigali as the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters advanced on the key city of Goma in the east of the country.

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Mbappe treble extends Liga leaders Real Madrid's edge on Atletico

Mbappe treble extends Liga leaders Real Madrid's edge on Atletico

Kylian Mbappe continued his rich vein of form with a hat-trick on Saturday to power Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Valladolid and a four-point lead at the top of La Liga.

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NKorea test-fires sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile: KCNA

NKorea test-fires sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets.

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Berdeu last-gasp effort stuns Top 14 leaders Bordeaux-Begles

Berdeu last-gasp effort stuns Top 14 leaders Bordeaux-Begles

Leo Berdeu kicked a late penalty to give Lyon their first ever French Top 14 win at Bordeaux-Begles, 22-20, retook first place with a bonus point.

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