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Libya farmer breaks new ground with outlier date variety

Libya farmer breaks new ground with outlier date variety

In the Libyan countryside, farmer Ismail Ben Saoud has launched an agricultural experiment, banking on Mejhoul dates -- a premium variety cherished across the Arab world but untested in such a humid coastal climate.

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Five years on from the pandemic, long Covid keeps lives on hold

Five years on from the pandemic, long Covid keeps lives on hold

Three years ago, Andrea Vanek was studying to be an arts and crafts teacher when spells of dizziness and heart palpitations suddenly started to make it impossible for her to even take short walks.

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Allen leads Bills past Lions, Mahomes injured in Chiefs win

Allen leads Bills past Lions, Mahomes injured in Chiefs win

Josh Allen delivered another barnstorming performance with two rushing touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills handed the Detroit Lions only their second defeat of the season with a 48-42 NFL victory at Ford Field on Sunday.

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North Korea state media slams South's Yoon as 'ringleader of rebellion'

North Korea state media slams South's Yoon as 'ringleader of rebellion'

North Korean state media on Monday decried the South's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as a "ringleader of rebellion", its first reaction to his removal from office over a short-lived martial law decree.

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Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry Announce Acquisition Agreement for Cylance

Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry Announce Acquisition Agreement for Cylance

Arctic Wolf to enhance its Security Operations Aurora Platform with best-in-class endpoint prevention, detection, and response

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Leganes stun Liga leaders Barca as Atletico move level

Leganes stun Liga leaders Barca as Atletico move level

La Liga leaders Barcelona stumbled 1-0 at home against Leganes on Sunday as they suffered another blow in the Spanish title race.

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Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed Golan: PM

Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed Golan: PM

The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the population of the annexed Golan Heights, while insisting it had no intention of confronting Syria after seizing a UN-monitored buffer zone.

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Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after 5-0 hammering

Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after 5-0 hammering

Premier League basement club Southampton on Sunday sacked manager Russell Martin after an embarrassing 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham.

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Leganes stun faltering La Liga leaders Barcelona

Leganes stun faltering La Liga leaders Barcelona

La Liga leaders Barcelona stumbled 1-0 at home against Leganes on Sunday as they suffered another blow in the Spanish title race.

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Maresca remains 'realistic' as Chelsea close in on Liverpool

Maresca remains 'realistic' as Chelsea close in on Liverpool

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said the chaotic end to his side's 2-1 win over Brentford exemplified why they are not yet ready to compete for the Premier League title.

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