Unrest outside US immigration detention center, 9 arrested
Protesters clashed with US law enforcement outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey, a top US official said Friday, after inmates inside staged a hunger strike over conditions.
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Chancellor swap? Rumours swirl about German leader Merz's future
The German government Friday dismissed rumours that Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rivals were laying the groundwork to oust him as his popularity craters, reforms stall and the far right gains in strength.
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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'own' Champions League final
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta called on his players to "own the moment" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
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British naked chalk giant gets spruced up
Getting hot and sweaty in a British heatwave, volunteers from home and abroad have been hard at work all week to restore a historic naked chalk giant dubbed "Rude Man" on a hillside in southwest England.
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Trump mocks Jill Biden over debate 'stroke' claim
US President Donald Trump on Friday mocked Jill Biden for saying she thought her husband Joe was having a stroke during a 2024 election debate, accusing the former first lady of being a bad wife.
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French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire
An attack by Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on a woman umpire was "unacceptable" and will result in a "significant sanction", French Open organisers said Friday.
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Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence
France coach Didier Deschamps warned against being over confident ahead of his side's bid to win a second World Cup in three editions.
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Trump says now making 'final determination' on Iran deal
US President Donald Trump said he was meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.
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Poison? More artists flee Trump's US anniversary concerts
The White House's troubled bid for a star-studded musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence took yet another hit Friday after three more acts pulled out, citing political tensions.
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Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19
Jonas Vingegaard took another step towards his first Giro d'Italia victory on Friday after emerging unscathed from a brutal 19th stage won by his teammate Sepp Kuss.
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