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Israel says killed Hamas chief Sinwar in Gaza

Israel says killed Hamas chief Sinwar in Gaza

Israel said Thursday its forces killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in a Gaza operation, dealing a massive blow to the group it has been fighting since the October 7, 2023 attack.

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Panel urges Secret Service shake-up after Trump assassination bid

Panel urges Secret Service shake-up after Trump assassination bid

An independent panel called on Thursday for a sweeping shake-up of the US Secret Service following its "historic" failure to prevent the July assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

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Trump, Harris back on friendly ground after tough interrogations

Trump, Harris back on friendly ground after tough interrogations

Kamala Harris headed to the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump took to the airwaves, a day after the US presidential election rivals faced unusually hostile television audiences in a bid to break through in a tied race.

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Pressure on Ten Hag is 'too much': Brentford boss Frank

Pressure on Ten Hag is 'too much': Brentford boss Frank

Brentford manager Thomas Frank insists Erik ten Hag has endured "too much" criticism as he prepares to pile more pressure on the Manchester United boss this weekend.

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Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar: Israel's most wanted man

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar: Israel's most wanted man

After a career in the shadows, spent in Israeli prisons and the internal security apparatus of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar emerged as the leader of the Palestinian group after helping ignite a full-blown war that has engulfed the region.

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ECB bans transgender women from women's professional cricket

ECB bans transgender women from women's professional cricket

Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.

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Monaco aiming to last in Ligue 1 title fight with PSG

Monaco aiming to last in Ligue 1 title fight with PSG

Monaco have had a fine start to the season at home and in Europe, and are hoping to last the pace in the Ligue 1 title race ahead of a stiff test of their credentials against Lille this weekend.

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Kenya deputy president impeachment trial in chaos after he falls ill

Kenya deputy president impeachment trial in chaos after he falls ill

The unprecedented impeachment trial of Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was thrown into disarray on Thursday after his lawyer said he had fallen ill and was in hospital.

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English coaches 'capable' of managing national team, says Southampton boss

English coaches 'capable' of managing national team, says Southampton boss

Southampton boss Russell Martin said Thursday that "loads of English coaches are capable" of managing England after Thomas Tuchel was named as the national team's new manager.

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Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies retires from international rugby

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies retires from international rugby

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby union on Friday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.

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