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US Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again

US Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again

Budget US carrier Spirit Airlines said Friday that it will file for bankruptcy for the second time in a year, but will continue to fly, sell tickets and operate.

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Amorim expects to stay at Man Utd as pressure mounts

Amorim expects to stay at Man Utd as pressure mounts

Ruben Amorim is adamant he will still be in charge of Manchester United after the forthcoming international break despite the mounting pressure on the beleaguered boss.

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Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, injured Shelton exits

Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, injured Shelton exits

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as American hopes of ending the country's 22-year wait for a men's champion suffered a blow with the injury exit of sixth seed Ben Shelton

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Mussolini's great grandson hails winning Serie A debut with table-toppers Cremonese

Mussolini's great grandson hails winning Serie A debut with table-toppers Cremonese

The great-grandson of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini hailed as unforgettable his Serie A debut on Friday after he came off the bench to help Cremonese beat Sassuolo 3-2.

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Shelton quits US Open with shoulder injury

Shelton quits US Open with shoulder injury

Sixth seed Ben Shelton's US Open bid was derailed Friday by a shoulder injury that forced him to retire from his third-round match against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.

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In whirlwind tour, Qatari royal commits $70bn to southern Africa

In whirlwind tour, Qatari royal commits $70bn to southern Africa

Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in a 10-day tour, a move analysts call strategic as US funding retreats from the continent.

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St Pauli upstage Hamburg in derby return

St Pauli upstage Hamburg in derby return

Hamburg were outclassed by city rivals St Pauli at home on Friday, losing 2-0 in the first top-flight derby between the sides in 14 years.

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Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown

US President Donald Trump has moved to cut nearly $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday -- raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy.

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France, Germany up pressure on Putin over Ukraine-Russia talks

France, Germany up pressure on Putin over Ukraine-Russia talks

France and Germany on Friday vowed to step up pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, threatening further sanctions if President Vladimir Putin failed to turn up for talks with Ukraine's leader.

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Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook

Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

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