Huge Kenya blaze kills three and injures 280
A truck laden with gas canisters exploded in a densely populated residential area of the Kenyan capital, setting off a devastating blaze that killed three people and injured 280, officials said Friday.
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Dollar dazzles after hot US jobs data
Red-hot US jobs data sent the dollar and bond yields higher on Friday as chances of an early interest rate cut faded.
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US Apple fans get hands on pricey Vision Pro headset
US Apple stores on Friday began selling the Vision Pro, the tech giant's $3,499 headset and its first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago.
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Tajikistan bow out of Asian Cup with 'honour and pride', says coach
Petar Segrt said his Tajikistan team exit their first Asian Cup with "honour and pride" after bowing out in the quarter-finals in a 1-0 defeat to Jordan on Friday.
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Man Utd forced to be 'creative' by financial rule restrictions
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said he will have to be "creative" after financial restrictions ensured he could not add another striker during the January transfer window.
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US jobs market defies expectations of January slowdown
The US labor market smashed expectations last month in a surprise hiring pick-up, government data showed Friday, with a resilient jobs market likely good news for President Joe Biden in election year.
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German MPs approve controversial 2024 budget
Germany's parliament on Friday approved a revised 2024 budget that will reinstate strict debt limits after a shock legal ruling forced Chancellor Olaf Scholz to redraw his spending plans.
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Mercedes chief holds no grudge against Hamilton over Ferrari move
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insisted he will not "hold a grudge" against Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time world champion's shock announcement he would joining rivals Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season.
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Jordan end Tajikistan run to reach first Asian Cup semi-final
Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan's fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday.
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Bopanna's rise 'motivates' Aisam ahead of Pakistan-India Davis Cup tie
Pakistan tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi said Friday he was motivated by the rise of his former doubles partner Rohan Bopanna, ahead of a historic Davis Cup clash against arch-rivals India.
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