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Spain PM alleges 'genocide' in Gaza as rescuers say 65 killed

Spain PM alleges 'genocide' in Gaza as rescuers say 65 killed

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday became the most prominent European leader to describe the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", as rescuers in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory said Israeli forces killed 65 people.

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Fritz wins twice in one day to step up Eastbourne title defence

Fritz wins twice in one day to step up Eastbourne title defence

Taylor Fritz enjoyed two wins in one day as the world number five beat Joao Fonseca and Marcos Giron on Thursday to move closer to a fourth Eastbourne title.

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St. Bernards romp at unique Swiss theme park

St. Bernards romp at unique Swiss theme park

Syrah walks slowly and deliberately on a treadmill submerged in a large water tank, as two therapists help keep her steady, and a crowd looks on in awe.

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RFK Jr panel votes against ingredient targeted by anti-vaxxers

RFK Jr panel votes against ingredient targeted by anti-vaxxers

A newly appointed US medical panel voted Thursday to oppose the use of a vaccine ingredient long targeted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over debunked claims it causes autism.

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Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution

Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution

An Italian court on Thursday sentenced executives at a chemical plant to jail terms of up to 17 years for polluting water used by hundreds of thousands of people with PFAS, or "forever chemicals".

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Anna Wintour steps down as editor of US Vogue after nearly 40 years

Anna Wintour steps down as editor of US Vogue after nearly 40 years

Magazine legend Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor of fashion bible US Vogue after 37 years in the post, US media reported Thursday.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs used 'power, violence and fear': prosecutor

Sean 'Diddy' Combs used 'power, violence and fear': prosecutor

Sean "Diddy" Combs used "power, violence, and fear" as the head of a decades-old criminal enterprise, a prosecutor said Thursday in closing arguments in his high-profile trial.

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Irish legend O'Mahony to lead BaaBaas in South Africa

Irish legend O'Mahony to lead BaaBaas in South Africa

Ireland rugby legend Peter O'Mahony will captain the Barbarians against world champions South Africa in a non-cap exhibition match at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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In-form Russell ready to get his elbows out against Verstappen

In-form Russell ready to get his elbows out against Verstappen

In-form George Russell dismissed talk of a special spiky rivalry with four-time champion Max Verstappen as fictional on Thursday as he began preparations for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.

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G20 president S.Africa warns global turmoil hurts poorer nations

G20 president S.Africa warns global turmoil hurts poorer nations

Global fragmentation is fuelling unprecedented turmoil and disproportionately harming poorer nations, South Africa's foreign minister warned Thursday, urging a united G20 response for peace.

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