EU says Gaza to get aid by sea as airdrop ends in deaths
An international effort gathered pace on Friday to get desperately needed humanitarian relief into Gaza by sea, in the latest bid to counter overland access restrictions blamed on Israel as it battles Hamas militants.
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Shiffrin returns to action, recalls boyfriend's 'life or death' crash
Mikaela Shiffrin returns to competitive skiing in Are this weekend, six weeks after a heavy crash and with her thoughts for boyfriend Aleksander Aamodt Kilde who survived a "life or death" fall while racing.
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UN Security Council to vote on Sudan Ramadan ceasefire call
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan to coincide with the beginning of Ramadan next week as conditions in the country continue to deteriorate.
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Natalie Portman divorces French choreographer husband
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, US media reported Friday.
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Warmest US winter on record
This winter was the warmest ever recorded in the United States, data showed Friday -- the latest sign the world is moving towards an unprecedented era as a result of the climate crisis.
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IMF chief Georgieva says she would be "honored" to serve a 2nd term
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday that she would be "honored" to helm the Washington-based financial institution for a second five-year term if she is renominated by member states.
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Trump daughter-in-law takes senior Republican Party role
The Republican National Committee elected Donald Trump allies, including his daughter-in-law, to top leadership positions on Friday, tightening the former president's grip over the party ahead of the November election.
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Stock markets cautious after US jobs report
Global stocks wobbled Friday as investors digested a jobs report that failed to settle the debate about when the US Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates.
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Tear gas battle as Greek students protest university reform
Greek students clashed with police in Athens Friday as thousands protested a controversial bill on private universities, which they say will favour the rich.
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O'Mahony hails 'best' Ireland team ahead of England Six Nations clash
Peter O'Mahony believes the current Ireland team is the best of his 103-cap career but said there would be no complacency when they face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
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