Protests in Georgia as MPs set to override veto on 'foreign influence' law
Thousands took part in a new rally in the Georgian capital on Friday against a controversial anti-NGO law, as the country's parliament said it would start proceedings next week to override a presidential veto.
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Espargaro quickest in Catalunya practice as Marquez struggles
Aprilia's Aleix Espargaro was quickest in practice for this weekend's Catalunya Grand Prix on Friday, as MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin had to settle for sixth on the time-sheet.
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Dupont wants Toulouse to retain 'spontaneity' in Champions Cup final
Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont has urged his side to keep faith with their attacking game when they face fellow European heavyweights Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup rugby final.
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Rebuilding hope for migrants aboard Med rescue ship
The shouts ringing out from the makeshift baseball court on the ship's deck are a far cry from the desperation of a few days ago, when the players were plucked from the often fatal waters of the Mediterranean.
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Barcelona sack 'proud' coach Xavi after trophyless season
Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday after the Catalan giants failed to win a trophy this season but just weeks since he and club president Joan Laporta agreed he would stay in the post.
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Lyon 'best in the world': coach ahead of women's Champions League final
Lyon coach Sonia Bompastor said her side are "the best team in the world" in terms of success and that will remain true if Barcelona defeat them in the women's Champions League final on Saturday.
Read moreEscaped Iranian director receives ovations at Cannes
It is one of the most dramatic storylines ever delivered at Cannes: Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof walked the red carpet Friday after fleeing a prison sentence in his home country just days before the film festival.
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Leclerc edges Hamilton in Monaco practice, Verstappen fourth
Home favourite Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton as Max Verstappen struggled to match their pace in Friday's second free practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Lucas on 'Star Wars' critics, diversity, and sneaking into Cannes
George Lucas told Cannes on Friday how he had to sneak into his own first premiere at the French film festival and explained why "Star Wars" movies have always been for kids.
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Eiffel Tower ticket prices to rise by 20 percent
Paris city hall on Friday voted to increase the Eiffel Tower adult admission price by 20 percent from next month to help pay for urgent renovation work.
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