Gaza truce and hostage release to start Friday
A pause in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza will start on Friday morning and an exchange of hostages and prisoners will follow hours later, mediator Qatar said, after nearly seven weeks of fighting.
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'Unfollow us': German FA condemns racist abuse of youth players
The German football association (DFB) on Thursday condemned racist abuse directed at members of the under-17 national team on social media and warned offenders it could pursue legal action.
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Entire families 'wiped out' as war rages in Gaza
Sahar Awwad is seated between her two nephews. Together, they are among the few survivors of an extended Gaza family of which at least 80 members have been killed in nearly seven weeks of Israeli bombardment.
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Argentina's Milei no 'Trump of the Pampas', analysts say
They are both abrasive, have a penchant for insults and vulgarity, and boast an untamed mop of hair.
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Spanish prosecutors seek 9-year jail term for ex-Brazil star Alves
Spanish prosecutors are seeking a nine-year jail term for former Brazil star Dani Alves who is accused of raping a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022.
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New York mayor denies sex assault claim amid flurry of last-minute suits
New York City mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a female coworker 30 years ago, US media reported Thursday, as the northern state sees a flurry of such suits filed ahead of a statute of limitations deadline.
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Sinner powers Italy past Netherlands, into Davis Cup semis
Jannik Sinner drove Italy into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands on Thursday, the world number four triumphing in both his singles rubber and in the decisive doubles.
Read moreFear, anger but also support for Wilders among Dutch Muslims
Dutch Muslim community leaders voiced anger, fear, and defiance after the election victory of anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders, but on the ground the picture seemed more nuanced, with many even expressing support because of his economic policies.
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Inglis ton propels Australia to 208-3 against India in T20 opener
Josh Inglis hit his maiden international century to power Australia to 208-3 against India in the opening Twenty20 international of a five-match series on Thursday.
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Speed limit cut and car-sharing coming for jammed Paris ring road
Paris will set a speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour (30 mph) on the French capital's congested ring road and add a car-sharing lane after next year's Olympic Games, city hall said Thursday.
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