Iran detains Nobel-prize winner in 'brutal' arrest
Iranian security forces on Friday detained the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi along with at least eight other activists in an arrest condemned as "brutal" by the Norwegian Nobel committee.
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NBA Cup goes from 'outside the box' idea to smash hit
The NBA Cup, which took shape as an "outside the box" idea for league growth, has evolved into a success with players and supporters.
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UK health service battles 'super flu' outbreak
The UK is facing an "unprecedented wave of super flu", a health chief has warned, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced "reckless" plans by doctors to launch a five-day strike next week.
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Can Venezuela survive US targeting its oil tankers?
Venezuela has been sidestepping a US oil export embargo for years, selling crude at a discounted price mainly to China. But even this limited income stream is now under threat after the United States seized a Cuba-bound tanker.
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Democrats release new cache of Epstein photos
Democratic lawmakers released a new cache of photos on Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that includes images of US President Donald Trump and former president Bill Clinton.
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'Don't use them': Tanning beds triple skin cancer risk, study finds
When Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with her friends because they all wanted to glow like a celebrity.
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Nancy aims to restore Celtic faith with Scottish League Cup final win
Wilfried Nancy heads into Sunday's Scottish League Cup final against St Mirren desperate for a win that will ease the pressure following a rocky start to his reign in charge of the Glasgow giants.
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Argentina fly-half Albornoz signs for Toulon until 2030
Argentina international fly-half Tomas Albornoz has signed for French club Toulon until 2030, the Top 14 side announced on Friday.
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Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks - reports
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday following talks with manager Arne Slot, according to several British media reports.
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Marseille coach tips Greenwood as 'potential Ballon d'Or'
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said Friday he believes English striker Mason Greenwood, who has already scored 13 goals this season, has "Ballon d'Or potential".
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