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Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal investigation into the killing which drew international outrage.

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McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds

McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA return builds

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday questioned whether Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had ever "brought value" to LIV Golf, as the divisive rival tour scrambles to reinvent itself and speculation mounts that its stars could jump ship.

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Honduras places 80% of country on El Nino drought alert

Honduras places 80% of country on El Nino drought alert

The Honduran government on Wednesday placed 80 percent of the country, including the capital, on drought alert as El Nino scorches harvests and causes livestock to die of thirst.

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'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a "breakthrough."

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Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness

Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness

A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.

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Many US Fed policymakers back interest rate hikes if inflation stays high

Many US Fed policymakers back interest rate hikes if inflation stays high

Many US Federal Reserve policymakers believe that interest rate hikes will be necessary if inflation does not decline, minutes of their July meeting showed on Wednesday, firming up expectations of monetary policy tightening on the horizon.

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PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch

PSG Ligue 1 opener moved over state of Parc des Princes pitch

Paris Saint-Germain's opening match of their Ligue 1 title defence has been moved to scheduled visitors Rennes' Roazhon Park ground due to the poor condition of the European champions' pitch, the French league (LFP) said Wednesday.

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Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener

Robinson and Tongue star as Pakistan collapse in England opener

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took five wickets apiece as England made a strong start to the post-Bazball era by dismissing Pakistan for 171 in the first Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

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UK PM launches bid to help homeless, donating part of his wages

UK PM launches bid to help homeless, donating part of his wages

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a way off the streets by Christmas, and vowed to donate part of his wages to help curb homelessness.

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All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick

All Blacks must get 'everything right' to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick

Sean Fitzpatrick, captain of the only New Zealand team to win a Test series in South Africa, told AFP on Wednesday the current All Blacks must get "everything right" to match that feat.

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