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Hamas officials say Gaza war deaths top 24,000

Hamas officials say Gaza war deaths top 24,000

Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza reported on Monday more than 24,000 deaths in the war with Israel which has rocked the region, and militants released a video announcing the death of two Israeli hostages.

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Tension in Comoros after disputed vote

Tension in Comoros after disputed vote

Political tension was running high in the Comoros on Monday, with violent incidents reported one day after the Indian Ocean island nation held a presidential vote.

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N.Ireland political impasse deepens as mass strike looms

N.Ireland political impasse deepens as mass strike looms

Talks between London and Northern Irish parties aimed at restoring devolved government in the region failed Monday, days ahead of a deadline for calling an election and a mass public-sector strike.

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Son fluffs lines but S.Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup

Son fluffs lines but S.Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup

South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday.

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Everton, Nottingham Forest admit financial breaches

Everton, Nottingham Forest admit financial breaches

Everton and Nottingham Forest have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League on Monday after admitting to breaches of financial rules.

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US defense chief Lloyd Austin released from hospital

US defense chief Lloyd Austin released from hospital

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from Walter Reed hospital, he said Monday, after two weeks of treatment that he initially concealed from other top officials including President Joe Biden, leading to calls for his removal from office.

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Huthi missile hits US-owned ship off Yemen: US military

Huthi missile hits US-owned ship off Yemen: US military

Yemen's Huthi rebels hit a US-owned cargo vessel with a missile on Monday, the US military said, heightening fears for the volatile region after repeated attacks on shipping triggered American and British strikes.

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Joshua to face Ngannou in Saudi on March 8

Joshua to face Ngannou in Saudi on March 8

Anthony Joshua will face ex-mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on March 8.

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UK's Sunak says strikes on Huthis 'successful'

UK's Sunak says strikes on Huthis 'successful'

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Monday that his government believed that all planned targets had been destroyed in last week's US-led strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels.

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Son demands South Korea 'commitment' in Asian Cup title quest

Son demands South Korea 'commitment' in Asian Cup title quest

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min warned that the Asian Cup was "all about commitment" as South Korea look to end a 64-year title drought.

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