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Monkeypox retreating but threat remains, experts warn

Monkeypox retreating but threat remains, experts warn

The global monkeypox outbreak has been receding for months, but experts warn against prematurely declaring victory because a resurgence remains possible and the virus still circulates in the African countries where it has long been endemic.

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Klopp backs Gerrard to recover from Villa sacking

Klopp backs Gerrard to recover from Villa sacking

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident Anfield icon Steven Gerrard will bounce back from his sacking as Aston Villa manager.

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Trump ally Bannon sentenced to prison for contempt of Congress

Trump ally Bannon sentenced to prison for contempt of Congress

Donald Trump's former aide Steve Bannon was sentenced Friday to four months in prison for refusing to testify in the congressional probe of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

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Mordaunt enters Tory race as Johnson eyes comeback for PM

Mordaunt enters Tory race as Johnson eyes comeback for PM

Britain's divisive former leader Boris Johnson on Friday received heavyweight Conservative backing to stage a sensational comeback following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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Conte fears Spurs could be derailed by 'big difficulty' with injuries

Conte fears Spurs could be derailed by 'big difficulty' with injuries

Antonio Conte says Tottenham are in danger of being derailed by their "big difficulty" with injuries after Dejan Kulusevski's return to action was delayed.

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Twitter shares fall as Musk takeover faces fresh questions

Twitter shares fall as Musk takeover faces fresh questions

Twitter shares fell about five percent early Friday as the proposed takeover by Elon Musk faced new questions and weak Snap results weighed on social media shares.

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Unhappy and unwanted: What's next for Man Utd malcontent Ronaldo?

Unhappy and unwanted: What's next for Man Utd malcontent Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United are locked in a stand-off after Erik ten Hag punished the star for his Tottenham tantrum by dropping him from the squad for Saturday's clash with Chelsea.

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Hong Kong to let Covid-hit participants of banking summit leave on own flights: official

Hong Kong to let Covid-hit participants of banking summit leave on own flights: official

Foreign participants at a high-profile financial summit in Hong Kong next month would be able to skip isolation and leave via "appropriate flight arrangements" if they catch Covid, a top health official said Friday.

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Halep says will fight to clean name after doping suspension

Halep says will fight to clean name after doping suspension

Former world number one Simona Halep said Friday she will "fight until the end" to prove she did not knowingly take a prohibited substance after she was provisionally suspended for doping.

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Vietnam's 'wave of repression' threatens climate goals: rights groups

Vietnam's 'wave of repression' threatens climate goals: rights groups

A "new wave of repression" in Vietnam is jeopardising progress in tackling climate change, human rights groups told UN chief Antonio Guterres Friday as he began a visit to Hanoi.

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