Indian duo self-immolate in Bhopal waste protest
Two people in India set themselves on fire Friday to protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from the decades-old Bhopal industrial disaster, local government officials said.
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Indian food delivery app rolls out ambulance service
A popular Indian food delivery app has started offering a private ambulance service, looking to use its logistics know-how to help bolster the country's patchy healthcare system.
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Arsenal must 'flip coin' in Premier League title race, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must "flip that coin" as they hunt down Premier League leaders Liverpool in a quest to be crowned champions of England after two agonising near-misses.
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European stock markets retreat after positive start to year
European stock markets retreated Friday, as traders booked profits from a positive start to 2025 and awaited a full return to business next week.
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World food prices dip 2% in 2024: FAO
World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the FAO said on Friday, but they remain considerably higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The horror of Saydnaya jail, symbol of Assad excesses
Saydnaya prison north of the Syrian capital Damascus has become a symbol of the inhumane abuses of the Assad clan, especially since the country's civil war erupted in 2011.
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Sabalenka sets up Brisbane semi against Russian teen Andreeva
World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semi-finals on Friday.
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Top European diplomats urge inclusive transition in Syria visit
The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said Friday as they visited Damascus to meet with new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Liverpool's Slot says Man Utd 'much better' than league table shows
Arne Slot says crisis-hit Manchester United are "much, much better" than their shocking position in the Premier League suggests as he prepares his Liverpool team for a clash against their fierce rivals on Sunday.
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UK electricity cleanest on record in 2024: study
Britain produced its cleanest electricity on record last year with output of fossil fuels at an all-time low and renewables reaching a record-high, a study has showed.
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