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Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel and aid run low

Fears for Gaza hospitals as fuel and aid run low

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday that hospitals have only two days' fuel left before they must restrict services, after the UN warned aid delivery to the war-devastated territory is being crippled.

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Anderson to Starc: Five up for grabs in IPL player auction

Anderson to Starc: Five up for grabs in IPL player auction

Some of the world's top cricketers will be among 574 players seeking an Indian Premier League payday when the lucrative T20 tournament begins its annual auction on Sunday.

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Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction

Big money as Saudi makes foray into cricket with IPL auction

Saudi Arabia hosts this year's Indian Premier League player auction in a partnership between a money-spinning cricket tournament expanding its global reach and a kingdom using sports to improve its image.

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Budget, debt: Trump's Treasury chief faces urgent challenges

Budget, debt: Trump's Treasury chief faces urgent challenges

President-elect Donald Trump's new Treasury chief needs to hit the ground running once he takes office, tasked with rolling out his boss's economic vision and grappling with the country's debt limit.

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Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief

Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

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Yin avoids penalty to keep lead as Korda charges at LPGA Tour Championship

Yin avoids penalty to keep lead as Korda charges at LPGA Tour Championship

Angel Yin avoided a penalty to fire a three-under par 69 and grab a two-stroke lead while top-ranked Nelly Korda jumped into contention after Friday's second round of the LPGA Tour Championship.

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With favourites out MLS playoffs promise more upsets

With favourites out MLS playoffs promise more upsets

When Inter Miami were dumped out of Major League Soccer's playoffs in the first round, their former Spain international full-back Jordi Alba questioned the fairness of the post-season format.

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Trump to name hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief: US media

Trump to name hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief: US media

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, media outlets reported Friday, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

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Guardiola says 75 percent of Premier League clubs want Man City relegated

Guardiola says 75 percent of Premier League clubs want Man City relegated

Pep Guardiola said on Friday that three-quarters of the Premier League want Manchester City relegated over alleged breaches of financial rules.

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'Unique' Netherlands beat Germany to reach first Davis Cup final

'Unique' Netherlands beat Germany to reach first Davis Cup final

Netherlands reached the Davis Cup final for the first time with a battling 2-0 win over Germany on Friday, with captain Paul Haarhuis labelling the feat "unique".

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