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Eight migrants including children drown off Greek coast

A Greek coastguard ship takes part in the search and rescue operation off Samos At least eight people, including six children, have died after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos, according to the Greek coastguard. Approximately 40 individuals were rescued in a challenging operation in the Aegean Sea, involving both vessels […]

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Israel and Lebanon ‘close to ceasefire deal’

The Lebanese army would be expected to increase its presence in the ceasefire zone Israel and Lebanon are reportedly close to finalizing a 60-day ceasefire aimed at ending the hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia. Israeli officials confirm that their cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss the proposal. The agreement

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‘Gracias Rafa’ – why retiring Nadal means so much

Rafael Nadal played the 1,307th – and final – match of his career in Malaga on Tuesday Spain Bids an Emotional Farewell to Rafael Nadal Under the Spanish sun, a massive banner outside the Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena in Malaga captured the sentiment of a nation: “Gracias Rafa.” In the center, a cartoonish depiction

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Premier League clubs approve changes to APT rules

Premier League clubs have voted to approve changes to rules governing commercial deals, despite opposition from Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa. Premier League Approves APT Rule Changes in Landmark Vote London, Friday – Premier League clubs voted in favor of changes to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations in a key

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Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says

Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) can reach up to 300km (186 miles) and are tough to intercept due to their high speed Ukraine Fires US-Supplied Missiles at Russian Territory for the First Time Ukraine has used US-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to target Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Russia’s

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Missile news welcomed in Ukraine but ‘won’t win war’

Ukraine’s President Zelensky said “missiles speak for themselves” after reports of the move emerged President Volodymyr Zelensky had been advocating for this moment for months. When it finally arrived, he remained measured in his response. In his nightly address, Zelensky remarked, “Strikes are not made with words… missiles speak for themselves.” The pivotal development came

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England must be careful to retain culture – Kane

Harry Kane has scored a record 68 goals in 102 appearances for England Harry Kane Stresses Importance of England’s Team Culture Amid Squad Withdrawals Harry Kane has called for England to protect the strong team culture developed over recent years after nine players withdrew from the squad for the UEFA Nations League games against Greece

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Cenbank relaxes LC margin on fertiliser import to stabilise price

Previously, in early September this year, the Bangladesh Bank had waived the 100% LC cash margin on all types of import, except for some luxury items Bangladesh Bank Eases LC Cash Margin to Ensure Fertiliser Supply and Stabilize Prices In an effort to ensure an adequate supply of fertilisers and maintain price stability, Bangladesh Bank

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Humayun Ahmed: The storyteller whose magic transcends generations

Today, on what would have been his 76th birthday, we catch up with his fans to celebrate and critique the life and work of this legendary writer, playwright, and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed’s Enduring Legacy: A Literary Icon for All Generations Today would have been Humayun Ahmed’s 76th birthday, and his legacy as a writer, playwright,

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Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

The price of bitcoin has risen above $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time ever, after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election last week. Trump’s Crypto Vision Sparks Market Surge as Republicans Near Full Control of Congress The Republican Party is on the brink of controlling both the House and Senate, following their success

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Biden, Trump to meet in the White House on Wednesday

Trump will take office on Jan. 20 after defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election In a significant gesture of transition, U.S. President Joe Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for a meeting set to take place on Wednesday, according to Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. This

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Winners and losers of 100 years of US Presidential Elections

Donald Trump Claims Victory as the 47th President of the United States Donald Trump has secured a historic return to the White House, winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris in a tightly contested race. As results came in on November 6, Trump edged ahead with 277 electoral votes, while Harris

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US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump

Trump has faced two separate alleged assassination attempts this year In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment on Friday against Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national, alleging his involvement in an Iranian-backed plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump. According to the indictment, the 51-year-old Shakeri was instructed by an Iranian

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Liam Payne’s body to be flown back to the UK

Liam Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in October The tragic death of pop star Liam Payne has been a deeply saddening event, marking the loss of a major talent in the music industry. Payne, known for his success with the popular boyband One Direction and his solo hits like Strip That Down

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