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UN rights chief demands end to 'horrific suffering' in Ukraine

UN rights chief demands end to 'horrific suffering' in Ukraine

The UN rights chief called Friday for an end to the "horrific suffering" caused by attacks on civilians in Ukraine, while the United States attempts to broker a ceasefire, more than three years into Russia's invasion.

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Djokovic oozing confidence ahead of century bid

Djokovic oozing confidence ahead of century bid

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a landmark 100th professional title at the Miami Open, with the Serb saying he is playing his best tennis in a "long time"

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US regulators to investigate Disney diversity efforts

US regulators to investigate Disney diversity efforts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will investigate diversity efforts at the Walt Disney Company, the head of the US agency said on Friday.

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Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

Elon Musk on Friday said his artificial intelligence startup xAI is buying his social networking platform X in a deal valuing the company once known as Twitter at $33 billion.

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'Jail or death': migrants expelled by Trump fear for their fate

'Jail or death': migrants expelled by Trump fear for their fate

Marwa fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan because she wanted to study, work, wear jeans and go to the park without a male chaperone.

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Djokovic closing in on 100th title after Dimitrov downed in Miami

Djokovic closing in on 100th title after Dimitrov downed in Miami

Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of his 100th career title on Friday, outclassing Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 to cruise into the final of the Miami Open.

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Leverkusen beat Bochum to stay hot on Bayern's heels

Leverkusen beat Bochum to stay hot on Bayern's heels

Goals from Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface and Amine Adli took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 home win over Bochum on Friday to cut Bayern Munich's lead atop the table to three points.

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Global markets slide as fears over US tariffs intensify

Global markets slide as fears over US tariffs intensify

Stock markets plunged Friday as a closely watched US inflation reading heated up amid intensifying concerns over fallout from President Donald Trump's incoming wave of tariffs.

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Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humiliation

Dorival Junior sacked as Brazil coach after Argentina humiliation

Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.

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Djokovic cruises past Dimitrov into Miami Open final

Djokovic cruises past Dimitrov into Miami Open final

Novak Djokovic outclassed Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the final of the Miami Open, becoming the oldest man to reach a ATP Masters 1000 title match.

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