UN court says Israel must prevent genocide as Gaza war rages
The UN's top court on Friday said Israel must prevent genocidal acts in its war with Hamas and allow aid into Gaza, but stopped short of calling for an end to the fighting.
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The White House said Friday it was "deeply troubled" by the first-ever execution in the United States using nitrogen gas, an untested method which also drew condemnation from the United Nations and European Union.
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Boost for Ravens as Andrews returns for Chiefs clash
The Baltimore Ravens have received a major boost ahead of their AFC Championship showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs with tight end Mark Andrews available again after two months out with injury.
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Yemen's Huthis claim attack on British oil tanker
Yemen's Huthis claimed Friday a missile strike on a British oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden that set the vessel on fire, the latest attack on international shipping by the Iran-backed rebels.
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Evans holds on to a slender Monte Carlo Rally lead from Ogier
Elfyn Evans held on to his lead in the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally on Friday but serial winner Sebastien Ogier was lurking only a handful of seconds behind.
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EU chief Michel drops bid for European Parliament seat
European Council chief Charles Michel announced Friday he was dropping a bid to try and win a seat in upcoming EU parliament elections after coming under "personal attacks".
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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas challenges ban before CAS
American swimmer Lia Thomas, who became the first transgender athlete to win a US national college title, is taking legal action in a bid to be allowed compete again in elite female competition, including the Paris Olympics.
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Gazans torn between pride and frustration after UN court ruling
Palestinians trapped in the grip of war were caught between feelings of pride and frustration on Friday following the UN's top court saying Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza.
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Thousands in Austria join protests against far right
Thousands of people took to the streets across Austria on Friday to protest against right-wing extremism and racism, inspired by similar rallies in neighbouring Germany.
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Maignan 'serene and strong' despite racist abuse, says AC Milan coach
Mike Maignan, the victim of racist abuse in AC Milan's last match, is "serene and strong" ahead of his next Serie A game, coach Stefano Pioli said on Friday.
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