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Netanyahu vows militants to pay as Hamas cites 'error' over Bibas body

Netanyahu vows militants to pay as Hamas cites 'error' over Bibas body

Israel's prime minister on Friday accused Hamas of murdering two Israeli children in Gaza and said the militants would pay for failing to return their mother, Shiri Bibas, which Hamas blamed on a possible "mix-up of bodies".

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Ramos starts at 10 for France against Italy

Ramos starts at 10 for France against Italy

Thomas Ramos, who played the first two Six Nations matches this year at full-back, has been restored to the fly-half position for France's meeting with Italy in Rome, coach Fabien Galthie announced on Friday.

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Merlier edges UAE Tour sprint as Pogacar retains lead

Merlier edges UAE Tour sprint as Pogacar retains lead

Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier won the fifth stage of the UAE Tour in a close finish on Friday as Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead.

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Tech, auto, medicines: who will pay Donald Trump's tariffs?

Tech, auto, medicines: who will pay Donald Trump's tariffs?

After steel and aluminium, US President Donald Trump has set his sights on slapping 25 percent tariffs on semiconductors, cars and pharmaceuticals.

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Female chefs condemn sexism in British kitchens

Female chefs condemn sexism in British kitchens

Dozens of female chefs have condemned "pervasive" sexism in British restaurant kitchens, saying in an open letter that the industry needs more women in top roles.

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Conan expects 'galvanised' Wales, Reffell keen to change outside noise

Conan expects 'galvanised' Wales, Reffell keen to change outside noise

Ireland No 8 Jack Conan expects to front up against a "galvanised" Wales when the two teams clash in the Six Nations Cardiff on Saturday, while Welsh flanker Tommy Reffell is keen to change the "outside noise".

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Italy make two changes for Six Nations clash with France

Italy make two changes for Six Nations clash with France

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada announced two changes Friday to the starting line-up for the meeting with France in Rome in the Six Nations.

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US, China economic leaders raise 'serious concerns' in first call

US, China economic leaders raise 'serious concerns' in first call

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies simmer under President Donald Trump's second term.

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Amorim insists Man Utd 'improving' despite slump

Amorim insists Man Utd 'improving' despite slump

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side have to make extra time on the training ground count after a dreadful run of Premier League results.

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'Obsessed' Arteta wants Arsenal title charge

'Obsessed' Arteta wants Arsenal title charge

Mikel Arteta admitted he is "obsessed" with winning the Premier League title as he urged Arsenal to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool.

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