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Israel says S.Africa 'genocide' case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel says S.Africa 'genocide' case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Gaza fighting rages after Israel vows to intensify Rafah offensive

Gaza fighting rages after Israel vows to intensify Rafah offensive

Fighting raged Friday in Gaza after Israel vowed to intensify its ground offensive in Rafah despite international concerns for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the southern city.

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Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia on China property support

Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia on China property support

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring.

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IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk

IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk

The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

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Israel says S.Africa 'genocide' case 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel says S.Africa 'genocide' case 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Defender Matip to leave Liverpool at end of season

Defender Matip to leave Liverpool at end of season

Liverpool defender Joel Matip will leave Anfield when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

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Musk confirms Twitter has become X.com

Musk confirms Twitter has become X.com

The social network formerly known as Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk said on Friday.

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Gomes eyes becoming first Portuguese coach to win CAF Cup

Gomes eyes becoming first Portuguese coach to win CAF Cup

Jose Gomes hopes to become the first Portuguese coach to win the CAF Confederation Cup when his Zamalek team host Moroccan outfit Renaissance Berkane in Cairo on Sunday.

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Crisis-ridden Boeing prepares for turbulence at annual meeting

Crisis-ridden Boeing prepares for turbulence at annual meeting

Boeing's annual meeting on Friday comes amid an exceptionally difficult period for the crisis-ridden company, creating potential for drama at an event that is usually a snooze-fest.

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Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia after China property move

Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia after China property move

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring.

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