US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy JR as Health Secretary despite resistance from medical establishment

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a vaccine critic who endorsed President Donald Trump after abandoning his own presidential bid, was confirmed by the US Senate as Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday, overcoming resistance from the medical establishment and members of Congress.

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Two people critical and 10 more injured after man with AK-47 throws grenade into Grenoble bar

Two people fighting for their lives are among the at least 12 who were injured after a grenade was thrown into a packed bar by a man brandishing a Kalashnikov rifle in Grenoble.

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Prince Andrew banished staffer over ‘unbearable& mole on his face, new book claims

Prince Andrew once banished a staffer because he &couldn&t bear& to look at a mole in his face, according to claims from an upcoming book.

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China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
BEIJING - China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives", though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.

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Elon Musk calls for US government to 'delete entire agencies'

Elon Musk has called for the deletion of &entire agencies& from the United States' federal government as part of his push under President Donald Trump to radically cut spending and restructure its priorities.

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Hamas expected to name Israeli hostages it will free this weekend
JERUSALEM — Hamas was expected Friday to name three hostages it will release this weekend as part of a planned exchange for Palestinian prisoners, local media said, after days of uncertainty in which Israel threatened to scrap a nearly month-old Gaza ceasefire deal.

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