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US announces $306 mn in new bird flu funding

US announces $306 mn in new bird flu funding

President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Friday that it will allocate $306 million to bolster the nation's bird flu response before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

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Salah targets Premier League glory in 'last year' at Liverpool

Salah targets Premier League glory in 'last year' at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do "something special" in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool.

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Rockets fired from Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 16, rescuers say

Rockets fired from Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 16, rescuers say

The Israeli military reported three rockets targetinh its territory on Friday from the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian rescuers said Israeli air strikes killed at least 16 people, including children.

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Marseille coach De Zerbi defends 'strong' Ligue 1

Marseille coach De Zerbi defends 'strong' Ligue 1

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended French football, saying Ligue 1 is stronger than it is given credit for abroad but has not been sold well as a product.

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Rickelton, Bavuma tons put South Africa in strong position

Rickelton, Bavuma tons put South Africa in strong position

Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma hit centuries and batted South Africa into a strong position on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday.

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Breeding success: London zoo counts its animals one-by-one

Breeding success: London zoo counts its animals one-by-one

With bunches of lettuce and bucketloads of nuts, London Zoo kicked off its annual animal count Friday, coaxing everything from goats to gorillas out of their enclosures for the celebrated stocktake.

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Fofana could miss rest of Chelsea's season

Fofana could miss rest of Chelsea's season

Enzo Maresca said losing defender Wesley Fofana for the rest of the season would be a "huge loss" for Chelsea after scans revealed a serious hamstring injury.

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Republican speaker, Trump face test in Congress leadership fight

Republican speaker, Trump face test in Congress leadership fight

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson -- and incoming US president Donald Trump -- faced a test of political strength Friday as the party's hard right threatens to try to choose a new leader.

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Man Utd 'starving for leaders' ahead of Liverpool clash: Amorim

Man Utd 'starving for leaders' ahead of Liverpool clash: Amorim

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are "starving for leaders" during a turbulent period ahead of a daunting trip to runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

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Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks.

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