Russian drone hits Ukrainian animal shelter
A Russian drone blasted into an animal shelter in southern Ukraine early Friday, killing at least 10 rescue dogs and injuring multiple others, according to staff.
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French cycling hope Seixas dreaming of Tour de France debut
Up-and-coming cyclist Paul Seixas is hoping to hit the ground running when he opens his season in the Algarve and is also dreaming of racing in the Tour de France this summer.
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France detects Russia-linked Epstein smear attempt against Macron: govt source
France has detected a Russia-linked disinformation effort alleging President Emmanuel Macron's involvement with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a government source told AFP on Friday.
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EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles
European nations voted Friday to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles, overcoming reservations about the energy-intensive technology.
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Terror at Friday prayers: witnesses describe blast rocking Islamabad mosque
A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started.
Read moreSuicide blast at Islamabad mosque kills at least 31, wounds 169
A suicide blast at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people on Friday, with 169 more wounded in the deadliest attack in Pakistan's capital since the 2008 Marriott hotel bombing.
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US says 'key participant' in 2012 attack on Benghazi mission arrested
One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been arrested, officials said Friday.
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Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise
Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, sank this week, wiping out gains sparked by Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November 2024.
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Arteta apologises to Rosenior after disrespect row
Mikel Arteta has apologised to Liam Rosenior after the Chelsea boss accused Arsenal of a lack of respect before their League Cup semi-final clash.
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Terror at Friday prayers: witness describes 'extremely powerful' blast in Islamabad
A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started.
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