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First flight with Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam lands in Tel Aviv

First flight with Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam lands in Tel Aviv

The first flight carrying some Israelis evacuated from Amsterdam after violent clashes following a football match there landed on Friday at Ben Gurion International Airport, the Israel Airports Authority said.

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Resilient but threatened, Kenya celebrates Maa culture

Resilient but threatened, Kenya celebrates Maa culture

The Maa Festival celebrates one of the best-known parts of Kenya's culture, which has been remarkably resilient even as it is strained by modernisation and climate change.

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Van Nistelrooy accepts Man Utd lack a clinical striker

Van Nistelrooy accepts Man Utd lack a clinical striker

Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy conceded the Red Devils are missing a world-class striker, but remains hopeful that Ramus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee can develop into that role.

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Maresca says Chelsea can beat 'any team'

Maresca says Chelsea can beat 'any team'

Enzo Maresca says in-form Chelsea believe they can "win against any team" as he prepares for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

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Kolisi on the bench as Springboks ring changes for Scotland clash

Kolisi on the bench as Springboks ring changes for Scotland clash

South Africa's double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is one of seven forwards among eight replacements in Rassie Erasmus's matchday 23 for the Springboks' tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence

Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence

A plane carrying Israeli football supporters brought home from Amsterdam by the government landed on Friday at Israel's Ben Gurion airport as authorities condemned a night of "hateful anti-Semitic" violence.

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Stock markets waver after US election rally, rate cut

Stock markets waver after US election rally, rate cut

Wall Street shares mostly rose but global stock markets fell on Friday following rallies this week as investors weighed the impact of Donald Trump's presidential election win and efforts to prop up China's economy.

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Guardiola will 'solve' Man City's malaise

Guardiola will 'solve' Man City's malaise

Pep Guardiola is confident he can remedy Manchester City's issues after losing three consecutive games for the first time since 2018.

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Russia seeks six years for medic for criticising Ukraine campaign

Russia seeks six years for medic for criticising Ukraine campaign

Russian prosecutors on Friday demanded a six-year prison sentence for a paediatrician accused of criticising the Ukraine campaign during a private appointment, in a case that has revealed the extent of repression gripping Russia.

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Leveraging Trump win, embattled Macron eyes diplomatic comeback

Leveraging Trump win, embattled Macron eyes diplomatic comeback

Hamstrung by troubles at home, French President Emmanuel Macron has been firing on all cylinders since Donald Trump's re-election -- seemingly looking to leverage the Republican's return to make a diplomatic comeback of his own.

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