Notre-Dame to regain spire this year and reopen end-2024
Notre-Dame Cathedral's spire will be back in place by the end of the year, but a full reopening following the devastating fire of 2019 will not happen before next year's Paris Olympic Games.
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Cash and fuel crisis cranks up Nigeria election tensions
With just three weeks to go before Nigeria's presidential election, major cash and fuel shortages are stirring up public anger and tensions during campaigning for the country's top post.
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Kenyan police sentenced for murder of rights lawyer
Three Kenyan police officers were on Friday given sentences ranging from 24 years in jail to the death penalty for the brutal murder of a rights lawyer and two other people.
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Ten Hag silent on Greenwood after charges against Man Utd player dropped
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag declined to comment on Mason Greenwood on Friday, 24 hours after criminal charges against the 21-year-old forward were dropped.
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Newcastle must come to terms with new status, says Howe
Eddie Howe admits Newcastle's new-found status as a threat to the Premier League's big guns will make it harder to sign players from their rivals in future.
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France pose 'big challenge' for Italy star Capuozzo: Crowley
Ange Capuozzo faces a "big challenge" in Italy's Six Nations opener against defending champions France after bursting onto the Test scene last year, coach Kieran Crowley said Friday.
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'No excuses' for Arsenal in title bid after January spending: Arteta
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal can have no excuses if they do not win the Premier League title for the first time in two decades after strengthening their squad during the January transfer window.
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'Mister Geopolitix': Global affairs for the YouTube generation
Donning khaki and adjusting the camera, 32-year-old French Youtuber Gildas Leprince becomes Mister Geopolitix, bringing foreign affairs to a younger crowd who might otherwise not be interested.
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Stocks drop on tech concerns, before jobs data in US
European and Asian stock markets mostly dropped Friday, hit by concerns for the US tech sector after poorly-received earnings.
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EU pledges support for Ukraine ahead of Kyiv summit
The EU on Friday pledged to support Ukraine "every step of the way" in its quest for bloc membership as top officials gathered in Kyiv for a highly symbolic summit.
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