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Hamas says ready for 'serious' Gaza truce talks, as rescuers say 37 killed

Hamas says ready for 'serious' Gaza truce talks, as rescuers say 37 killed

Hamas's lead negotiator said the group was ready to enter a new round of talks aimed at sealing a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, where rescuers said Israeli strikes killed at least 37 people on Thursday.

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'Clinging to hope': Harvard students slam latest Trump visa ban

'Clinging to hope': Harvard students slam latest Trump visa ban

Donald Trump's late night proclamation blocking Harvard's new international students has sparked fear and anger among existing students left in limbo amid the escalating showdown between the president and their university.

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US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases

US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ramping up pressure on The Hague-based court of last resort.

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Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time, South Korea through

Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time, South Korea through

Uzbekistan and Jordan made history on Thursday by qualifying for their first World Cup, while the pair will be joined in next year's tournament by perennial participants South Korea.

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Boxer Khelif not competing in latest tournament: organisers

Boxer Khelif not competing in latest tournament: organisers

Algerian Olympic champion boxer Imane Khelif, who is at the centre of a row over gender eligibility, will not compete in this week's tournament in The Netherlands, organisers said Thursday.

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Canada infant born with measles from unvaccinated mother dies

Canada infant born with measles from unvaccinated mother dies

A Canadian infant who was born prematurely and had measles has died, officials said Thursday without confirming a cause of death, raising heightened concern about the virus's resurgence.

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Trump and Musk in stunning public divorce

Trump and Musk in stunning public divorce

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's unlikely bromance imploded in spectacular fashion Thursday as the US president and his billionaire former aide tore into each other in a very public, real-time divorce.

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Pakistan, India bring heavy-hitters to persuade US after conflict

Pakistan, India bring heavy-hitters to persuade US after conflict

Weeks after a military crisis, India and Pakistan have dispatched top lawmakers to press their cases in the United States, where President Donald Trump has shown eagerness for diplomacy between them.

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Sinner tackles Djokovic as Alcaraz eyes return to French Open final

Sinner tackles Djokovic as Alcaraz eyes return to French Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner locks horns with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals Friday, as Carlos Alcaraz tries to keep his title defence on track against Lorenzo Musetti.

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'Privileged' Gauff eyes French Open crown after crushing Boisson

'Privileged' Gauff eyes French Open crown after crushing Boisson

Coco Gauff said she will try to downplay the magnitude of Saturday's French Open final against Aryna Sabalenka and learn from her runner-up finish at Roland Garros three years ago.

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