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Australia struggle against South Africa's fast bowlers

Australia struggle against South Africa's fast bowlers

South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday.

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De Zerbi calls on struggling Spurs to react in Man Utd clash

De Zerbi calls on struggling Spurs to react in Man Utd clash

Roberto De Zerbi has urged bottom-of-the-table Tottenham to "react" to the pressure of their crunch clash with fellow strugglers Manchester United.

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China agrees to 'moderate' car exports to Europe: EU commerce chief

China agrees to 'moderate' car exports to Europe: EU commerce chief

China and the European Union reached an understanding to "moderate" hybrid vehicles exports on Friday, which could prevent millions of Chinese cars from being shipped to Europe, the bloc's commerce chief said following talks that dispelled a much-feared trade war.

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Massive debt puts France in a bind as investor doubts deepen

Massive debt puts France in a bind as investor doubts deepen

French government bonds have become the bane of investors on fears that officials are unwilling or unable to rein in spending that far outstrips its revenue.

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US sanctions on ICC: a 'test of resilience'

US sanctions on ICC: a 'test of resilience'

Donald Trump's US administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court that threaten to cripple its operations and spark fresh transatlantic tension.

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Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict

Arteta urges 'respect' for process after Man City financial verdict

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it was vital to "respect the process" after Manchester City were found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

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Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution

Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution

Condemnation of the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of a convicted military base mass shooter escalated Friday, with the UN saying it would amount to torture and US lawmakers from both parties slamming the move.

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'Human-authored' book labels gain ground amid AI scandals

'Human-authored' book labels gain ground amid AI scandals

Initiatives to label books as written by humans, and not artificial intelligence, are gaining ground following a string of scandals where authors were suspected of using the technology without admitting it.

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Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup

Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup

Defence guru Shaun Edwards and former head coach Mario Ledesma have joined the Argentina coaching staff, with the World Cup just a year away.

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Man City whistleblower Pinto to stay under police protection

Man City whistleblower Pinto to stay under police protection

Computer hacker Rui Pinto, the man behind the Football Leaks website which helped trigger the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, will remain under police protection, Portuguese authorities confirmed Friday.

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