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8 dead in Israeli strike, source says Hezbollah commander killed

8 dead in Israeli strike, source says Hezbollah commander killed

A strike on Hezbollah's stronghold in Lebanon's capital Beirut on Friday killed eight people and wounded dozens of others, with a source close to the movement saying a top military leader was dead.

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Germany to bid to host women's Euro 2029

Germany to bid to host women's Euro 2029

Germany will bid to host the 2029 women's European Championships in football, the country's FA (DFB) announced on Friday.

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Portugal brings deadly forest fires under control

Portugal brings deadly forest fires under control

Portugal has brought under control the remaining forest fires it battled this week in the north of the country, rescuers said on Friday.

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Postecoglou defends Solanke after slow start to Spurs career

Postecoglou defends Solanke after slow start to Spurs career

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has defended record signing Dominic Solanke as the striker searches for his first goal for the club, confirming they also considered a move for Ivan Toney in the summer transfer window.

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US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen to power Microsoft

US nuclear plant Three Mile Island to reopen to power Microsoft

Three Mile Island, the site of America's worst nuclear accident, will restart operations to provide power to Microsoft, Constellation Energy announced Friday.

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Arteta urges Arsenal to take next step in Man City showdown

Arteta urges Arsenal to take next step in Man City showdown

Arsenal have to show they are ready to topple Premier League champions Manchester City in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between the title favourites, according to Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta.

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Stock markets fall after Fed-fuelled rally

Stock markets fall after Fed-fuelled rally

US and European stock markets retreated on Friday following a rally and records triggered by a jumbo US interest rate cut this week.

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Top Hezbollah commander 'killed' in Israel strike

Top Hezbollah commander 'killed' in Israel strike

A source close to Hezbollah in Lebanon said an Israel air strike Friday killed one of its top military leaders, with Israel confirming it had carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut.

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Poland charges Russian over attack on Navalny ally: prosecutors

Poland charges Russian over attack on Navalny ally: prosecutors

A Russian man has been charged in Poland over a hammer attack in neighbouring Lithuania on a top aide of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny earlier this year, prosecutors said on Friday.

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Man City have rest 'advantage' in Arsenal showdown: Guardiola

Man City have rest 'advantage' in Arsenal showdown: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have an "advantage" when they face Arsenal on an extra day's rest, but the champions are sweating on Kevin De Bruyne's fitness for the crucial clash with their title rivals.

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