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Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros

Rising Spain star Jodar wants to 'follow own path' at Roland Garros

Rafael Jodar may share the same first name and nationality as Roland Garros' greatest ever champion but the Spanish teenager told reporters Friday that he wants to do things his way as he prepares to make his Grand Slam debut on clay.

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Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts

Wawrinka considering return for famous French Open shorts

Stan Wawrinka says he is considering giving the famous pair of shorts he wore en route to the 2015 French Open title a final wear at his farewell Roland Garros, but he will have to ask to borrow them back from the tournament's on-site museum.

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Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'

Success fuels Guardiola's campaign for a 'better society'

Pep Guardiola is more than a football manager, using his high-profile platform to highlight causes close to his heart.

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Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 6: Moscow

Ukraine hits college in Russian-occupied town, killing 6: Moscow

Ukrainian drones struck a college dormitory in the Russian-occupied region of Lugansk early Friday, killing six people and wounding dozens of others, Russian officials said but Kyiv denied targeting civilians.

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EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China

EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China

The EU must rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's industry chief said Friday, as Brussels renews its focus on commerce ties with Beijing.

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SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday

SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday

Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt another launch of its mammoth Starship rocket Friday, after the previous evening's try was called off over technical issues.

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Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they battle to avoid a first relegation in 49 years on Sunday.

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Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Stocks pushed higher Friday while oil prices rose as traders tracked headlines on the chances for peace in the Middle East, against a backdrop of corporate earnings optimism and AI enthusiasm that have pushed indexes to record highs.

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Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances

Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence.

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Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final

Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final

Barcelona star Alexia Putellas on Friday refused to answer questions about her future beyond this season as the former Ballon d'Or winner prepares to lead the Catalans into the Women's Champions League final against Lyon.

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