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New king appears at ease as figurehead of multi-faith UK

New king appears at ease as figurehead of multi-faith UK

In a hushed atmosphere of a south London mosque, a dozen Muslims of all ages wait to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at an interfaith ceremony.

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Martin tops Aragon MotoGP timesheets ahead of Quartararo

Martin tops Aragon MotoGP timesheets ahead of Quartararo

Spain's Jorge Martin posted the quickest time in practice for the Aragon Grand Prix on Friday, as MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo was second.

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Ex-PSG teammate before judge over attack on Hamraoui

Ex-PSG teammate before judge over attack on Hamraoui

A former Paris Saint-Germain player appeared before a judge Friday facing possible charges over a brutal assault on her teammate Kheira Hamraoui last November that rocked women's football in France, prosecutors said.

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FIFA quash appeal to kick Ecuador out of World Cup

FIFA quash appeal to kick Ecuador out of World Cup

FIFA on Friday rejected an attempt by Chile and Peru to have Ecuador thrown out of the World Cup, where they will play the opening match against Qatar.

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Djokovic pays tribute to Federer as Swiss great prepares to quit

Djokovic pays tribute to Federer as Swiss great prepares to quit

Novak Djokovic paid a warm tribute to his rival Roger Federer on Friday, saying they had enjoyed "a decade of incredible moments and battles" after the Swiss great's announcement that he will retire after the Laver Cup this month.

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London Fashion Week opens in mourning for queen

London Fashion Week opens in mourning for queen

A scaled-back London Fashion Week opened with catwalk shows on Friday but without after-show parties following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and with a pause planned for her funeral next week.

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Five bank 'heists' in a day as Lebanese demand their frozen savings

Five bank 'heists' in a day as Lebanese demand their frozen savings

Five Lebanese banks were stormed Friday by depositors seeking to unlock frozen savings, the latest in a string of such "heists" in the crisis-hit country that have garnered wide public support.

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UK cost-of-living crisis unmoved by queen's death

UK cost-of-living crisis unmoved by queen's death

Many things are on pause while Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II, but the concerns of shoppers at a popular London market highlighted that the cost-of-living crisis was not among them.

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'Like a waterfall': Italy storms kill 10, spark climate debate

'Like a waterfall': Italy storms kill 10, spark climate debate

At least 10 people died and four were missing after heavy rain sparked major flooding in central Italy, pushing the issue of climate change up the agenda the week before elections.

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Djokovic leads Federer tributes as Swiss great prepares to quit the court

Djokovic leads Federer tributes as Swiss great prepares to quit the court

Novak Djokovic paid a warm tribute to his rival Roger Federer on Friday after the Swiss tennis great's announcement that he will retire after the Laver Cup this month.

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