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'Devastated' Prince Harry says no return to UK but seeks royal reconciliation

'Devastated' Prince Harry says no return to UK but seeks royal reconciliation

Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with his estranged family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he could not return to the UK with his family.

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Grande scratched from Kentucky Derby

Grande scratched from Kentucky Derby

Grande has been scratched from Saturday's Kentucky Derby, racetrack Churchill Downs announced, trimming the field to 19 horses for the US flat racing Triple Crown opener.

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Carney vows to transform Canada economy to withstand Trump

Carney vows to transform Canada economy to withstand Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised Friday to oversee the biggest transformation of Canada's economy since the end of the Second World War to enable it to "stand up" to Donald Trump.

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Prince Harry says he would 'love' to reconcile with family

Prince Harry says he would 'love' to reconcile with family

Prince Harry wants "reconciliation" with his estranged family, but "can't see" himself bringing "his wife and children back to the UK" after losing a security court case, he told the BBC Friday.

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Major offshore quake causes tsunami scare in Chile, Argentina

Major offshore quake causes tsunami scare in Chile, Argentina

A strong offshore earthquake caused a tsunami scare in the far south of Chile and Argentina on Friday, with authorities evacuating residents of coastal areas for hours before scaling back the threat level.

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GM cuts shift at Canada plant over 'evolving trade environment'

GM cuts shift at Canada plant over 'evolving trade environment'

General Motors said Friday it would reduce the number of shifts at a truck assembly plant in Canada, as US President Donald Trump's trade war upends the North American auto sector.

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F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041

F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041

Formula One has agreed a 10-year extension with Miami Grand Prix organizers ensuring the race will continue until 2041.

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Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history

Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history

Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of grit and grumpiness that couldn't overshadow a generosity of spirit.

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US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business

US asks judge to break up Google's ad tech business

Google on Friday faced a demand by the US government to break up its hugely profitable ad technology business after a judge found the tech giant was commanding an illegal monopoly.

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Trump eyes huge 'woke' cuts in budget blueprint

Trump eyes huge 'woke' cuts in budget blueprint

US President Donald Trump on Friday eyed massive cuts targeting "woke" and "wasteful" spending in his first budget blueprint since he returned to power, while boosting defense and border security.

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