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Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing on Sunday

Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing on Sunday

Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after months of urging from the UN, humanitarian organisations and ordinary Palestinians -- but only for the "limited movement of people".

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Dutch PM-elect Jetten says not yet time to talk to Putin

Dutch PM-elect Jetten says not yet time to talk to Putin

Incoming Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten on Friday ruled out talks with Russia over the war in Ukraine, as he unveiled a new government programme including firm support for Ukraine.

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Social media fuels surge in UK men seeking testosterone jabs

Social media fuels surge in UK men seeking testosterone jabs

Social media claims by clinics promoting testosterone treatment for men to improve their physique and mood are driving large numbers to pay for unnecessary medication that can have serious side effects, doctors say.

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Forest face Fenerbahce, Celtic draw Stuttgart in Europa League play-offs

Forest face Fenerbahce, Celtic draw Stuttgart in Europa League play-offs

Nottingham Forest face a daunting trip to Istanbul after being drawn Friday to play Fenerbahce in the knockout phase play-offs of the Europa League, while Celtic must take on German giants VfB Stuttgart.

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US speed queen Vonn crashes at Crans-Montana, one week before Olympics

US speed queen Vonn crashes at Crans-Montana, one week before Olympics

Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed badly during the women's downhill race at Crans-Montana on Friday, just one week before the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy.

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Trump nominates former US Fed official as next central bank chief

Trump nominates former US Fed official as next central bank chief

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is nominating Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to be the next US central bank chief.

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Alcaraz defends controversial timeout after beaten Zverev fumes

Alcaraz defends controversial timeout after beaten Zverev fumes

Carlos Alcaraz said he did not think he had cramp initially when he took a medical timeout that left Alexander Zverev fuming in their marathon Australian Open semi-final on Friday.

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New Dutch government pledges ongoing Ukraine support

New Dutch government pledges ongoing Ukraine support

The incoming Dutch government Friday pledged full support for Ukraine and vowed to live up to its NATO spending commitments, as it unveiled its policy plans three months after elections.

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Newcastle still coping with fallout from Isak exit, says Howe

Newcastle still coping with fallout from Isak exit, says Howe

Eddie Howe admitted on Friday that Newcastle are still dealing with the fallout from Alexander Isak's protracted move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.

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Chad, France eye economic cooperation as they reset strained ties

Chad, France eye economic cooperation as they reset strained ties

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have agreed to renew relations between the two countries that were strained after Chad abruptly broke off military cooperation.

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