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British naked chalk giant gets spruced up

British naked chalk giant gets spruced up

Getting hot and sweaty in a British heatwave, volunteers from home and abroad have been hard at work all week to restore a historic naked chalk giant dubbed "Rude Man" on a hillside in southwest England.

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Trump mocks Jill Biden over debate 'stroke' claim

Trump mocks Jill Biden over debate 'stroke' claim

US President Donald Trump on Friday mocked Jill Biden for saying she thought her husband Joe was having a stroke during a 2024 election debate, accusing the former first lady of being a bad wife.

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French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire

French Open to fine Vallejo for criticising woman umpire

An attack by Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on a woman umpire was "unacceptable" and will result in a "significant sanction", French Open organisers said Friday.

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Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence

Deschamps guards against World Cup over-confidence

France coach Didier Deschamps warned against being over confident ahead of his side's bid to win a second World Cup in three editions.

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Trump says now making 'final determination' on Iran deal

Trump says now making 'final determination' on Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said he was meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.

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Poison? More artists flee Trump's US anniversary concerts

Poison? More artists flee Trump's US anniversary concerts

The White House's troubled bid for a star-studded musical celebration of the 250th anniversary of US independence took yet another hit Friday after three more acts pulled out, citing political tensions.

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Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19

Vingegaard nears Giro triumph as teammate Kuss takes stage 19

Jonas Vingegaard took another step towards his first Giro d'Italia victory on Friday after emerging unscathed from a brutal 19th stage won by his teammate Sepp Kuss.

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Oil falls, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects

Oil falls, stocks mixed on US-Iran truce prospects

Stock markets were mixed while oil prices fell again on Friday on investor optimism that the United States and Iran would reach a deal to extend their ceasefire.

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Trump says making final decision on proposed Iran deal

Trump says making final decision on proposed Iran deal

US President Donald Trump said he was making his final decision on a potential deal with Iran on Friday, as Tehran insisted any agreement on ending the Middle East war hinged on Washington dropping its "excessive demands".

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PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis Enrique

PSG, Arsenal final has no favourite: Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted his team are not favourites to defend their crown in Saturday's Champions League final clash against Arsenal.

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