UK cost-of-living crisis worsens as energy price cap nearly doubles
Britain announced Friday a vast 80-percent hike in electricity and gas bills, in a dramatic worsening of the cost-of-living crisis before winter as the country awaits a new leader.
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Asia, Europe stocks up ahead of Fed chair speech
Asian and European markets rose Friday after a Wall Street rally ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that is expected to reiterate his plan to ramp up interest rates to fight inflation.
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German motor giant Audi to make Formula One debut in 2026
German car manufacturer Audi will become an engine supplier in Formula One for the first time in the 2026 season, chairman Markus Duesmann announced on Friday.
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'No regrets' as badminton world champion Loh loses crown
Singapore's reigning badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew said he had "no regrets" after his title defence ended in a quarter-final loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in Tokyo on Friday.
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Taiwan says China drills deepened international solidarity
China's huge military drills around Taiwan have only made allies more determined to visit the island democracy and show solidarity, Taipei's foreign minister Joseph Wu said Friday.
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Unloved Christchurch stadium creaks into life for All Blacks Test
The unloved Orangetheory Stadium creaks back into use on Saturday, with All Blacks veteran Sam Whitelock delivering a heartfelt reminder of why Test rugby should be played in Christchurch.
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Wallabies vow to put 'early heat' on Springboks
Captain James Slipper said on Friday that it was crucial for the Wallabies to put South Africa under pressure from the off if they want to maintain their nine-year unbeaten streak against the world champions on home soil.
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China bans Brazilian for one year for clattering into ref
Brazilian forward Henrique Dourado was banned for 12 months and fined $30,000 on Friday after barging into the referee during a Chinese Super League football match.
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UK nearly doubles energy price cap in cost-of-living crisis
Britain announced Friday a vast 80-percent hike in electricity and gas bills, in a dramatic worsening of the cost-of-living crisis before winter as the UK awaits a new leader.
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Traditional beauty pageant battles to keep pace in modern Ireland
As the Rose of Tralee beauty pageant concluded this week, the contestants in colourful ball gowns and silk sashes swayed as they sang the 19th-century ballad that inspired the competition.
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