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Israel revokes French researcher's travel permit

Israel revokes French researcher's travel permit

A French historian has been banned from travelling to Israel after he criticised Israeli military operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, he said on Monday.

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India and Germany seek to boost defence industry ties

India and Germany seek to boost defence industry ties

India and Germany are looking to boost defence industry cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday after hosting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his home state of Gujarat.

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French coach and football pundit Rolland Courbis dies at 72

French coach and football pundit Rolland Courbis dies at 72

Rolland Courbis, a former French player and coach often called in to rescue teams from relegation who became an outspoken media pundit, has died aged 72, his employer RMC said on Monday.

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AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash

AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash

The Confederation of African Football said Monday it had opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary action after "potentially unacceptable behaviour" as players clashed on the pitch at the end of the Cup of Nations quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria.

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US Fed chief warns of 'intimidation' after criminal subpoenas

US Fed chief warns of 'intimidation' after criminal subpoenas

US prosecutors have opened an inquiry threatening a "criminal indictment" against the Federal Reserve, its chairman Jerome Powell revealed, denouncing new "threats and ongoing pressure" from the administration of President Donald Trump.

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'Genius' chimpanzee Ai dies in Japan at 49

'Genius' chimpanzee Ai dies in Japan at 49

Ai, a "genius" chimpanzee who could recognise more than 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has died aged 49, Japanese researchers said.

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Trailblazing Milos Raonic retires from tennis

Trailblazing Milos Raonic retires from tennis

Trailblazing former world number three Milos Raonic announced his retirement from tennis on Monday, ending a career that earned him eight ATP titles.

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'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes

'One Battle After Another,' 'Hamnet' triumph at Golden Globes

"One Battle After Another" reigned supreme at the Golden Globes on Sunday, winning best comedy, while "Hamnet" sprung a surprise by taking best drama film at the splashy Hollywood ceremony.

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Japan aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence

Japan aims to dig deep-sea rare earths to reduce China dependence

A Japanese research vessel on Monday began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000 metres to curb dependence on China.

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Top UN court to hear Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar

Top UN court to hear Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar

Did Myanmar commit genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority? That's what judges at the International Court of Justice will weigh during three weeks of hearings starting Monday.

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