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Redacted affidavit in Trump home raid released

Redacted affidavit in Trump home raid released

The Justice Department on Friday released a heavily-redacted copy of the affidavit that persuaded a US judge to authorize the stunning FBI search of the Florida residence of former president Donald Trump.

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Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai

Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai

Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said on Friday.

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Macron calls for 'new pact' with Algeria in reconciliation visit

Macron calls for 'new pact' with Algeria in reconciliation visit

President Emmanuel Macron called Friday for a "new pact" with Algeria and "truth and recognition" of the past, on day two of a visit to France's former colony aimed at mending troubled ties.

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Verstappen edges Leclerc in Belgian GP practice as grid penalties loom

Verstappen edges Leclerc in Belgian GP practice as grid penalties loom

World champion and series leader Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of nearest rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in Friday's second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms

Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms

European electricity prices soared to new records on Friday, presaging a bitter winter as Russia's invasion of Ukraine inflicts economic pain across the continent.

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Rare India-Pakistan meeting in Asia Cup 'exciting' for Rahul

Rare India-Pakistan meeting in Asia Cup 'exciting' for Rahul

India's KL Rahul said on Friday his team is looking forward to playing Pakistan in a high-stakes Asia Cup clash this weekend with the arch-rivals only meeting each other in multi-nation events due to political issues between them.

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'Not coping': Crisis at overcrowded Dutch asylum centre

'Not coping': Crisis at overcrowded Dutch asylum centre

Asylum seeker Lawrence resigned himself to another night sleeping outside near an overcrowded Dutch refugee centre, as aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis at the facility where a three-month-old baby recently died.

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Court rejects Cardiff appeal over Sala transfer fee

Court rejects Cardiff appeal over Sala transfer fee

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday dismissed an appeal by Cardiff against having to pay the first instalment of the transfer fee for Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane accident en route to his new club.

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Stokes hits first hundred since taking over as England captain

Stokes hits first hundred since taking over as England captain

Ben Stokes completed his first century since being appointed England's permanent captain as he made 103 to strengthen the hosts' grip on the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford.

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Confident Bayern ‘don’t care’ about rivals’ stumbles: Nagelsmann

Confident Bayern ‘don’t care’ about rivals’ stumbles: Nagelsmann

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann on Friday paid little heed to concerns the Bundesliga season was over before it begun, saying his only focus was on his team’s quest for an 11th consecutive title.

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