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Yemen separatists say Saudi-backed forces to deploy in seized territories

Yemen separatists say Saudi-backed forces to deploy in seized territories

Separatists from Yemen's Southern Transitional Council said on Thursday that Saudi-aligned government forces would enter territories seized by the UAE-backed group, in a step that appeared unlikely to satisfy Riyadh after it repeatedly demanded their full withdrawal.

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Wales rugby star Rees-Zammit signs long-term deal to stay at Bristol

Wales rugby star Rees-Zammit signs long-term deal to stay at Bristol

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a "new long-term deal" with Bristol, the English Prem club announced Thursday.

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'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

'Several dozen' believed killed in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year bash

Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, police said early Thursday.

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Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast

Hakimi, Salah and Osimhen head star-packed AFCON last-16 cast

A star-studded cast led by Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen switch to knockout fare from Saturday, when the Africa Cup of Nations resumes in Morocco.

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Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

Israel said on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it "will enforce" a ban on their activities.

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Near record number of small boat migrants reach UK in 2025

Near record number of small boat migrants reach UK in 2025

The second-highest annual number of migrants arrived on UK shores in small boats since records were started in 2018, government statistics confirmed on Thursday.

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Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort

Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski resort

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as revellers rang in the New Year, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.

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Several dead as fire ravages bar in Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police

Several dead as fire ravages bar in Swiss ski resort town Crans Montana: police

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans Montana on New Year's Eve, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.

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Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025

Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis during injury-hit 2025

Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday he seriously considered retiring from tennis in the depths of a struggle with serious back pain during much of the 2025 season.

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Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge

Sabalenka wants 'Battle of the Sexes' rematch and revenge

World number one Aryna Sabalenka Thursday said she wants a rematch of her "Battle of the Sexes" showdown with Nick Kyrgios so she can get revenge.

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