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German man sets world record living for 120 days underwater

German man sets world record living for 120 days underwater

A German aerospace engineer celebrated setting a world record Friday for the longest time living underwater without depressurization -- 120 days in a submerged capsule off the coast of Panama.

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US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms: memo

US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt arms: memo

The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.

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Trump threatens aid cutoff on US disaster zone visits

Trump threatens aid cutoff on US disaster zone visits

US President Donald Trump visited disaster zones in North Carolina and California on Friday, using his first trip since his return to office to turn emergency aid into a political cudgel.

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US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt: memo

US freezes almost all aid except for Israel, Egypt: memo

The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.

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Guardiola promises Man City 'will be back' next season

Guardiola promises Man City 'will be back' next season

Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City will be back in the hunt wo win the Premier League next season after struggling this term.

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US stocks retreat while yen gains on Bank of Japan rate hike

US stocks retreat while yen gains on Bank of Japan rate hike

Wall Street stocks retreated Friday as the market's latest rally lost steam, while the yen pushed higher after the Bank of Japan lifted interest rates.

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Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan

Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves.

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The four Israeli women hostages to be freed on Saturday

The four Israeli women hostages to be freed on Saturday

Four young women soldiers, abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023 while serving near the Gaza border, are set to be released on Saturday, according to a list provided by Hamas as part of its ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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LA prosecutors say won't charge Marilyn Manson with sexual assault

LA prosecutors say won't charge Marilyn Manson with sexual assault

The top prosecutor in Los Angeles said Friday that his office will not bring charges against goth rocker Marilyn Manson, who has been accused of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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Sabalenka, Keys wind up for big-hitting Australian Open final

Sabalenka, Keys wind up for big-hitting Australian Open final

The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys on Saturday in an Australian Open women's singles final that promises to be a thunderous slugfest.

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