Meta reviewing use of word 'Zionist' amid Israel-Hamas war
Meta on Friday confirmed it is assessing when the word "Zionist" should be deemed hate speech as online anti-Semitism escalates amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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New women's top tier league given green light by US Soccer
The United States will have two different top tier women's leagues after the new USL Super League was given 'Division One' sanctioning by the US Soccer Federation on Friday.
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Argentina relaxes use of firearms by police
Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Friday relaxed the rules around the use of firearms by security forces, allowing them to shoot someone to prevent a serious crime, or in self-defense.
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White House attacks 'politically motivated' Biden probe age comments
The White House launched a fierce fightback Friday against a devastating special counsel report that criticized Joe Biden's failing memory, describing it as a political hit-job on the president in an election year.
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Senegal security forces disperse rally amid election crisis
Senegalese security forces on Friday used tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital amidst mounting anger over the postponement of a presidential election.
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Ford says England still learning how to live without Farrell
England are still learning how to live without Owen Farrell as they begin a new era under Jamie George, according to playmaker George Ford.
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Star Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at 88
Charismatic Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly 30 years and delighted audiences with his energetic style, died at his home in Tokyo aged 88, his management team announced on Friday.
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Brazil launches dengue vaccination amid outbreak
Brazil launched a dengue fever immunization campaign Friday, becoming the first country in the world to provide the vaccine through its public health system as it deals with a surge in cases.
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Meta reviewing use of word 'Zionist' amid Israel-Gaza war
Meta on Friday confirmed it is assessing when the word "Zionist" should be deemed hate speech as online anti-Semitism escalates amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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W.Africa bloc urges 'reconciliation' with coup-hit states
West Africa's regional bloc called for "reconciliation" with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Friday after emergency talks on the coup-hit countries' withdrawal from the group.
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