Orphans, mums and kids: Israel braces for delicate task of receiving hostages
An army of Israeli medics, child protection experts and trauma specialists were bracing Friday to receive 13 women and children released from Gaza after weeks of Hamas captivity.
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Wilders' win sets 'textbook' example for European populist right: analysts
Anti-EU, anti-immigration firebrand Geert Wilders' surprise victory in the Dutch general election this week shows right-wing populism's success in gobbling up support from traditional conservative parties and taking its pet themes mainstream, experts said.
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Pochettino won't rush Chelsea forward Nkunku back from injury
Mauricio Pochettino said he will not rush Christopher Nkunku back into action for Chelsea as he called for patience in the France forward's recovery from injury.
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Ten Hag urges Man Utd to prepare for test from 'mad' Everton
Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester United to expect a stern test from fired-up Everton on Sunday in the aftermath of their 10-point deduction.
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Judo star Riner set for fifth Olympics in Paris
French judo stars Teddy Riner and Clarisse Agbegnenou were both officially selected on Friday to compete for France at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim retires after World Cup snub
Pakistan's white-ball all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, after a snub in the 50-over World Cup.
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Guardiola says charges Man City face are 'completely different' from Everton case
Pep Guardiola says he would stay at Manchester City even if the club are found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and relegated to third-tier League One as a punishment.
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What we know so far about surging respiratory illnesses in China
Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after Covid-19 first emerged in the country.
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Klopp relishes Liverpool's titanic clash with Man City
Jurgen Klopp says he would watch Liverpool take on Manchester City "wherever I am on the planet" as he prepares his team for Saturday's eagerly anticipated Premier League summit meeting.
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Relief in Netherlands as 'escaped' mamba never left home
The Dutch city of Tilburg breathed a collective sigh of relief Friday as a highly venomous green mamba thought to be on the loose was found safe and sound in its owner's house.
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