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European leaders seek united front with Trump on Ukraine

European leaders seek united front with Trump on Ukraine

Key European leaders sought Friday to project a united front with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv wrapped up with no breakthrough on a ceasefire.

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NWSL says should have stopped game after King collapse

NWSL says should have stopped game after King collapse

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) said on Friday that it was a mistake to carry on playing last week's game between Angel City and the Utah Royals following the collapse of defender Savy King.

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Ravers revel in Cannes spotlight with thumping 'Sirat'

Ravers revel in Cannes spotlight with thumping 'Sirat'

Real ravers picked from obscurity to act in Cannes festival hit "Sirat" said they were delighted Friday to showcase their free-party world of drugs, trance music and travel.

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'Fortnite' unavailable on Apple devices worldwide

'Fortnite' unavailable on Apple devices worldwide

Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a battle between the tech titan and publisher Epic Games.

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Combs's ex Cassie takes witness stand for fourth day

Combs's ex Cassie takes witness stand for fourth day

Defense lawyers for music mogul Sean Combs on Friday cross-examined his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura for a second day at his sex trafficking trial, seeking to poke holes in her testimony and portray her as erratic.

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Fraser-Pryce beaten by Jamaican starlet Tia Clayton in Doha

Fraser-Pryce beaten by Jamaican starlet Tia Clayton in Doha

Two-time Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was outshone by fellow Jamaican Tia Clayton at the Doha Diamond League meeting on Friday.

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Ayuso climbs to Giro stage seven win, Roglic takes overall lead

Ayuso climbs to Giro stage seven win, Roglic takes overall lead

Spanish climber Juan Ayuso won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia on Friday as Primoz Roglic took the overall lead on a day where the principal contenders all turned up.

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EU tech chief urges US cooperation as key decisions near

EU tech chief urges US cooperation as key decisions near

EU digital policy chief Henna Virkkunen on Friday urged closer cooperation between the United States and Europe on tech regulation as Brussels finalizes investigations targeting US giants over violations of the bloc's rules.

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UN rights chief warns of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

UN rights chief warns of 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

The UN's rights chief on Friday denounced Israel's sharp escalation of attacks in Gaza -- and an apparent push to permanently displace the population -- as amounting to "ethnic cleansing".

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Piastri beats Norris again in McLaren's second 1-2 in practice at Imola

Piastri beats Norris again in McLaren's second 1-2 in practice at Imola

Series leader Oscar Piastri led team-mate Lando Norris to another McLaren 1-2 in Friday's second free practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the pair having taken the same positions earlier in opening practice.

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