Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40% higher than recorded
Paris (AFP) – Research published in The Lancet medical journal on Friday estimates that the death toll in Gaza during the first nine months of the Israel-Hamas war was around 40 percent higher than recorded by the Palestinian territory’s health ministry.
Italian FM tours landmark mosque in first Syria visit
Damascus (AFP) – Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani began his first official visit to post-Assad Syria on Friday with a tour of the landmark Umayyad mosque in Damascus.
'Apocalyptic': ghastly remains of Malibu come into focus
Pacific Palisades (United States) (AFP) – Flying south through smoky skies down the famous Malibu coast, at first the burnt-out mansions are the exception — solitary wrecks, smoldering away between rows of intact, gleaming beachfront villas.
One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
Paris (AFP) – TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.
Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.
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Santner named New Zealand white ball captain
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) – Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down.
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Jets' He becomes first Chinese
New York (AFP) – Kevin He became the first Chinese-born player to sign a deal with an NHL club when the 18-year-old forward inked an entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
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PGA drops Vegas from next year's autumn schedule
Miami (AFP) – The PGA Tour announced its schedule of seven post-season tournaments for the fall of 2025 on Tuesday with no Las Vegas event on the calendar for the first time since 1983.
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Manchester United striker Rashford 'ready for new challenge'
London (AFP) – Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was “ready for a new challenge” away from Old Trafford.
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No 'credible civilian' purpose for Iran uranium: UK, France, Germany
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Britain, France and Germany accused Iran on Tuesday of growing its stockpile of high enriched uranium to “unprecedented levels” without “any credible civilian justification.”
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For real life? 'Bluey' coming to the big screen
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Preschoolers and parents hooked on heartwarming animated series “Bluey” might want to take a “tactical wee” to avoid any excited accidents: there’s going to be a film.
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NBA All
New York (AFP) – The NBA All-Star Game will feature a new mini-tournament format in 2025 with Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith drafting all-star squads to join the Rising Stars game winner.
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Canada's Trudeau battles to hold on after deputy PM resigns
Ottawa (AFP) – The bombshell resignation of Canada’s deputy prime minister is spurring new calls for the resignation of Justin Trudeau, whose rock-bottom popularity is plummeting further amid opposition attacks and US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
