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US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing

US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing

A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.

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Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling at Lord's

Atkinson double leaves New Zealand reeling at Lord's

Gus Atkinson struck twice late on the second day as England pressed for victory in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Friday.

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Cobolli to play Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws

Cobolli to play Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws

Italy's Flavio Cobolli said he was "sad and happy at the same time" after reaching his first Grand Slam final at the French Open on Friday, following the last-minute withdrawal due to illness of his last-four opponent and compatriot Matteo Arnaldi.

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Zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover

Zverev says no advantage for Cobolli in French Open final despite walkover

Alexander Zverev said on Friday that he "feels fine" and does not think French Open final opponent Flavio Cobolli will have an advantage due to his last-four walkover after Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal.

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US judge blocks Trump restrictions on legal immigration

US judge blocks Trump restrictions on legal immigration

A US federal judge on Friday blocked a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of two members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.

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Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad

Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi of Argentina was among the first 11 players named on Friday to the MLS squad for next month's MLS All-Star Game at Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Eurovision viewing figures drop to 131 million after boycott

Eurovision viewing figures drop to 131 million after boycott

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 131 million viewers, organisers said Friday, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted over Israel's participation.

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Putin rules out Zelensky meeting any time soon

Putin rules out Zelensky meeting any time soon

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out meeting his Ukrainian counterpart any time soon, a day after Volodymyr Zelensky called for a sit-down between the leaders to end the four-year war.

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Leak on space station triggers brief safety alert

Leak on space station triggers brief safety alert

Astronauts working on the International Space Station briefly sheltered in a docked capsule Friday as Russian colleagues assessed leak repairs, NASA said.

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Zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after beating Mensik

Zverev to face Cobolli in French Open final after beating Mensik

Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets on Friday to set up a French Open final against Flavio Cobolli.

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