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Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza

Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza

Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.

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Stocks waver, gold futures hit record on US tariff updates

Stocks waver, gold futures hit record on US tariff updates

Stock markets fluctuated and gold futures hit a record high Friday, tracking the latest twists in US President Donald Trump's tariffs spree.

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Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move

Guessand says he jumped at chance to join Aston Villa after sealing move

Evann Guessand said he "didn't think twice" when offered the chance to sign for Aston Villa after completing a move from Nice on Friday.

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Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism

Israel to 'take control' of Gaza City, sparking wave of criticism

Israel's military will "take control" of Gaza City under a new plan approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet, touching off a wave of criticism Friday from both inside and outside the country.

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Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies?

Accumulating bitcoin a risky digital rush by companies?

US President Donald Trump's media group and Tesla, the electric carmaker owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, are among an increasing number of companies buying huge amounts of bitcoin.

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Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'

Liverpool's Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite 'attacking power'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot refused to rule out an improved bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak as the Premier League champions consider adding to their formidable firepower, with Darwin Nunez set to leave for Saudi Arabia.

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PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

PSG to sign Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier: source

European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.

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Oil industry presence surges at UN plastic talks: NGOs

Oil industry presence surges at UN plastic talks: NGOs

Environmental NGOs are raising concerns about the growing presence of petrochemical industry lobbyists at talks to forge a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.

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Husband feared Australia's mushroom killer had poisoned him before

Husband feared Australia's mushroom killer had poisoned him before

Australia's recently convicted mushroom murderer also tried to poison her husband with bolognese pasta and chicken korma curry, according to testimony aired Friday after a suppression order lapsed.

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Kirsty Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures

Kirsty Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told AFP.

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