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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
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England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged: FIFA
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Swift and Kelce marry as global stars swarm 'royal wedding'
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McDonald's, bus station convert into Venezuela quake clinics
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Hurdles record-breaker Tharp says 'sky's the limit'
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'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands
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Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
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England seek end to Australia agony in Women's World Cup final
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Australia's Popovic on defensive as gamble fails in World Cup exit
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President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru
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Maiden ton for Udara as Sri Lanka pile on the runs in 2nd Test
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Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"
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Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16
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Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party
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Egypt down Australia to reach World Cup last 16, Cape Verde face Messi
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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
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Families demand help with recovering Venezuela's quake victims
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France braced for extreme heat threat in World Cup clash with Paraguay
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England's Rashford unfazed by high-altitude Mexico World Cup test
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Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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In Brazil, Bolsonaro family airs feud ahead of elections
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England v Mexico World Cup kickoff could be moved earlier: source
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Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
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Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead
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Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka
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Williams sisters return, Swiatek faces Eala test at Wimbledon
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Dangerous heatwave hits peak temps along US east coast
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'Ecstatic' Hamilton rolls back the years with Silverstone pole
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LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star
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England enter World Cup lion's den as Mexico host them at Azteca fortress
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Trump heads for Mount Rushmore as US turns 250
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Hamilton beats Antonelli to British GP sprint pole with supreme lap
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary cap breaches
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Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon
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Record-equalling Djokovic powers into Wimbledon last 16
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Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year
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Ruthless Sinner powers into Wimbledon last 16
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Global frenzy over Swift, Kelce's glittering 'royal wedding'
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England's Kane feels 'as good as ever' ahead of Mexico World Cup clash
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Three acquitted of 2019 murder of N.Irish journalist Lyra McKee
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French Top 14 champions Toulouse fined for salary breaches
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Stokes bids farewell to fans after 'mad 15 years'
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Thousands more head for South Africa's borders
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One for the history books: what we know about the European heatwave
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Australia upbeat about 'ultimate professional' Perry's fitness for World Cup final
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Dutch FA to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
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Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit
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Mercedes demos set stage for wave of German auto protests
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Ayuso happy to fly under radar at Tour de France
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Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama facilities have rejected a union drive in a setback to the United Auto Workers' ambitious campaign to organize the American South, according to results released Friday by US authorities.
Higher US food prices lead to a shift in shopping habits
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French marines patrol New Caledonia after deadly riots
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Military spending pushes Russian economic growth up
Russia's economy grew 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, official statistics published Friday showed, as President Vladimir Putin denied military spending on his Ukraine offensive was reaching unsustainable levels.
For Taiwan shoppers, China's malls only a ferry ride away
With suitcases and packages stuffed with food, alcohol and construction materials, Taiwanese shoppers make their way towards a ferry in the Chinese city of Xiamen bound for the Taipei-administered island of Kinmen.
Mercedes in Alabama to learn if they will join US union
Workers at Mercedes-Benz's Alabama business are expected to learn Friday if they will shift into a union shop, following a contentious federally-administered election.
Crisis-hit Boeing girds for potentially turbulent annual meeting
Crisis-ridden Boeing faces a potentially turbulent annual shareholders meeting Friday, with investors voting on whether outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun should be pushed off the board and keep a planned $33 million compensation package.
US tariffs on Chinese EVs hurt green transition: XPeng boss
The president of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng on Friday criticised the fresh tariffs on Chinese cars imposed by Washington as "unfavourable" for the United States' energy transition.
'Gold Rush' for Stockholm with Taylor Swift Eras tour
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Standard Liege troubles shine light on Everton's would-be buyers
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French reinforcements reach 'calmer' New Caledonia after riots
The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia was "calmer" Friday, local authorities said, after reinforcements arrived to quell days of riots over voting reform that have left five dead and hundreds injured.
Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks rally on China property support
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring.
Energy transition risks critical mineral shortage: IEA
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia on China property support
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring.
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
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Musk confirms Twitter has become X.com
The social network formerly known as Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk said on Friday.
Crisis-ridden Boeing prepares for turbulence at annual meeting
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Hong Kong, Shanghai stand out in Asia after China property move
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Friday after China unveiled its most wide-ranging measures to support the country's battered property sector, sending real estate firms soaring.
China offers to buy up commercial housing to boost property market
China cut the minimum down payment rate for first-time homebuyers on Friday and suggested the government could buy up commercial real estate, in some of Beijing's most ambitious moves yet to lift the ailing housing market out of an unprecedented debt crisis.
China cuts rates, could buy up commercial housing to boost property market
China cut the minimum down payment rate for first-time homebuyers on Friday and suggested the government could buy up commercial real estate in a bid to boost the country's ailing housing market, currently battling an unprecedented debt crisis.
Crisis-ridden Boeing hopes for quiet annual meeting
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China says could buy up commercial housing to boost property market
A top Chinese economic official said Friday the state could buy up commercial real estate in a bid to boost the country's ailing housing market, currently battling an unprecedented debt crisis.
Rapidus 'last opportunity' to put Japan back on global chip map
Japan's Rapidus project that brings together some of the world's biggest companies is the "last opportunity" to put the country's once-dominant semiconductor sector back on the global map, its chairman warned.
Chinese officials meet to mull support for developers: Bloomberg
Chinese leaders are meeting Friday with top housing officials to discuss a possible plan for the government to buy millions of unsold homes in a bid to support the struggling property sector, Bloomberg reported.
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St, Europe retreat from records
Asian markets diverged Friday as hopes for US interest rate cuts played up against profit-taking from another strong week and warnings from Federal Reserve officials that borrowing costs should be kept elevated for now.
'Grand Theft Auto VI' release set for late 2025
Rockstar Games parent Take-Two Interactive on Thursday said the eagerly awaited video game "Grand Theft Auto VI" will be released in fall of 2025.
US ends leasing in its largest coal-producing region
President Joe Biden's government on Thursday announced it was ending coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the nation's largest coal-producing region, drawing condemnation from the mining sector and praise from environmentalists.
US bank regulator grilled over 'toxic culture' at agency
US lawmakers attacked the head of a top financial regulator for a second consecutive day on Thursday over his agency's failure to deal with workplace misconduct, including discrimination and sexual harassment.
Nigeria lawmaker's plan for mass wedding of orphans sparks uproar
A Nigerian state lawmaker's plan to sponsor the marriage of 100 brides orphaned by violence has sparked a row over religious and cultural norms and calls for the courts to intervene.
Walmart profits rise on strong sales from wealthier shoppers
Walmart reported higher profits Thursday behind solid gains at US stores as the retail giant pointed to increased purchases by wealthier shoppers and improving e-commerce sales.
Stocks waver after hitting record highs
Stock markets wavered Thursday following record-breaking rallies that were fuelled by cooling US inflation.