Surf's up: Big waves pound US West Coast
Huge surf is battering the US West Coast, with rogue waves already sweeping away pedestrians and vehicles and inundating a hotel, and forecasters warning of more danger ahead for beach communities.
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'Massive' Russian strikes kill at least 30 across Ukraine
Russia launched a massive air attack over Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 30 people and wounding over a hundred across the country in the fiercest assault since the first days of the war nearly two years ago.
Read moreStock markets diverge to end record-breaking year
Stock markets diverged on Friday on the final trading day of a year during which major indices hit record highs as inflation cooled.
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Israel bombs Gaza as Egypt hosts Hamas to discuss truce proposal
Israel pounded Gaza on Friday, nearly 12 weeks into the war started by the October 7 attacks, as Egypt hosted a Hamas delegation for talks aimed at ending the conflict that has devastated much of the besieged Palestinian territory.
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Saudi-based Mane heads Senegal defence of Africa Cup of Nations crown
Defending champions Senegal have to show that having won the Africa Cup of Nations with players playing in the biggest European leagues they can now triumph with those competing in the Saudi championship, said head coach Aliou Cisse.
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'Massive' Russian strikes kill at least 18 across Ukraine
Russia launched a massive air attack over Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 18 people and wounding over a hundred across the country.
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Norrie beats teammate Boulter's boyfriend as Britain down Aussies
Britain eased to victory over hosts Australia in their United Cup opener on Friday with Cameron Norrie defeating Alex de Minaur the boyfriend of British teammate Katie Boulter.
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Google agrees to settle $5 bn lawsuit over 'incognito' mode
Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked the data of users who thought they were browsing the internet privately.
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Former Nepal cricket captain Lamichhane convicted of rape
Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane was on Friday convicted of rape after a repeatedly delayed trial that had left him free to continue his sporting career.
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Spanish PM appoints new economy minister
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday appointed Carlos Cuerpo, the head of the treasury, to be his new economy minister.
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