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France's Macron in hot water over jet ski picture

France's Macron in hot water over jet ski picture

President Emmanuel Macron found himself in hot water Friday after he was pictured riding a jet ski on the Riviera, fuelling opposition claims that he is disconnected from ordinary people grappling with heatwaves and wildfires.

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US retail sales weakest in over a year, consumer sentiment plunges

US retail sales weakest in over a year, consumer sentiment plunges

US retail sales gave their weakest showing in more than a year and consumer sentiment plunged, data showed Friday, as households battered by fallout from President Donald Trump's Iran war curbed spending and raised their expectations of inflation.

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Nursing federation demands proper pay, protection on Ebola front line

Nursing federation demands proper pay, protection on Ebola front line

The International Council of Nurses on Friday urged the DR Congo authorities to provide proper pay and protection for healthcare workers fighting the deadly Ebola outbreak.

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In wildfire town, PM says UK must 'face up to climate change'

In wildfire town, PM says UK must 'face up to climate change'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Friday that Britain must face up to the changing climate and accelerate its move to clean energy as he visited a town where a wildfire gutted homes.

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France upholds assisted dying law, strikes down social media ban for children

France upholds assisted dying law, strikes down social media ban for children

France's top constitutional authority on Friday approved legislation on the right to assisted dying, but struck down a ban on social media access for children under 15 in a blow to one of President Emmanuel Macron's cherished reforms.

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In town hit by wildfire, PM says UK must 'face up to climate change'

In town hit by wildfire, PM says UK must 'face up to climate change'

British Prime Minister said Friday the UK has to face up to the changing climate and accelerate its move to clean energy as he visited a central town where a wildfire has gutted homes.

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Body found after wildfire hits Croatian coastal town

Body found after wildfire hits Croatian coastal town

Croatian police discovered a body in a burnt-out area on Friday, after a wildfire swept through a coastal area overnight, leaving dozens injured and forcing thousands to flee.

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UK parliament probe into Farage resumes after polls win

UK parliament probe into Farage resumes after polls win

The UK parliament's sleaze watchdog on Friday resumed its probe into a £5 million ($6.7 million) gift to hard-right politician Nigel Farage just hours after he was re-elected as an MP in a snap by-election.

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Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man City

Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man City

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Enzo Maresca to do an "unbelievable job" after replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.

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Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth 9 mn euros

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth 9 mn euros

Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over nine million euros which were stolen from a museum in Italy in March have been recovered, Italian police said Friday.

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