Keenan return to Irish squad boosts Farrell ahead of 6 Nations
Fullback Hugo Keenan, who has not played since last year's British and Irish Lions tour, has been named in Ireland's Six Nations squad as they begin their bid to regain the title against defending champions France on February 5.
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US Treasury chief accuses Fed chair of 'politicising' central bank
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday of "politicising" the institution, ratcheting up pressure on the central bank.
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Trump rules out force against Greenland but demands 'immediate' talks
US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take Greenland for the first time as he addressed world leaders in Davos Wednesday, but demanded "immediate negotiations" to acquire the island from Denmark.
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Israeli strike kills three Gaza journalists including AFP freelancer
An Israeli air strike killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone.
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Prince Harry accuses tabloids of making wife's life 'absolute misery'
An emotional Prince Harry on Wednesday blasted the publisher of two UK newspapers, accusing them of making his wife Meghan's life "an absolute misery" as he finished testifying at London's High Court.
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US Congress targets Clintons in Epstein contempt fight
A US House panel was set to vote Wednesday on whether to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton over their refusal to testify before its politically charged investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Syria accuses Kurdish force of truce breach as army enters IS-linked camp
Syria on Wednesday accused Kurdish-led forces of breaching a ceasefire after seven soldiers were killed in a strike, while authorities entered a camp holding suspected relatives of Islamic State jihadists.
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Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump addresses Davos elites
It looked like a rock concert: hundreds of the world's rich and powerful stood in a massive line for a precious seat to hear US President Donald Trump deliver his speech in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
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Trump at Davos demands 'immediate' Greenland talks but rules out force
President Donald Trump demanded immediate talks on acquiring Greenland in a hardline speech at Davos Wednesday, but said that while the United States possessed "unstoppable force" it would not use it to take the Arctic island from Denmark.
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Australia pauses for victims of Bondi Beach shooting
Australians will light candles and fall silent Thursday on a national day of mourning for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
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