Jaguars quarterback Lawrence ruled out of Panthers clash
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out of Sunday's clash with the Carolina Panthers due to a shoulder injury, the team said on Friday.
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Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott honoured by Britain's King Charles III
King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved father who took on social media giants over harmful online content is also recognised in Britain's traditional New Year's Honours.
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South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
South Africa launched a case on Friday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for what it said were "genocidal" acts in Gaza, with Israel rejecting the case "with disgust."
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Russian strikes on Ukraine 'appalling assaults': senior UN official
A senior UN official condemned Russia on Friday for its "appalling assaults" on Ukraine involving some 158 missiles and drones, which Kyiv blamed for the deaths of at least 30 people.
Read moreMarkets eye uncertainty ahead after blowout 2023 for US stocks
As Wall Street closed the books Friday on a surprisingly strong 2023, the focus is shifting to the US presidential election and other risks confronting equities in 2024.
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British warship in Guyana waters, fanning tensions with Venezuela
A British warship arrived off the coast of Guyana on Friday, further fueling tensions over a territorial dispute with Venezuela, which has launched a major military exercise in response to what it termed an "unacceptable" threat.
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UN Security Council calls for Afghan special envoy
The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Friday calling for the appointment of a special envoy for Afghanistan to increase engagement with the country and its Taliban leaders.
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Israel-Hamas war forces more Gazans to flee south
Israel again pounded Gaza on Friday, nearly 12 weeks into the war that has devastated much of the besieged Palestinian territory and forced many hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.
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Surf's up: Big waves pound US West Coast
Huge surf is battering the US West Coast, with rogue waves already sweeping away pedestrians and vehicles and inundating a hotel, and forecasters warning of more danger ahead for beach communities.
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'Massive' Russian strikes kill at least 30 across Ukraine
Russia launched a massive air attack over Ukraine on Friday, killing at least 30 people and wounding over a hundred across the country in the fiercest assault since the first days of the war nearly two years ago.
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