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Assange vows to fight UK approval of extradition to US

Assange vows to fight UK approval of extradition to US

Supporters of Julian Assange on Friday vowed to fight his extradition to the United States after Britain approved a US request for the WikiLeaks founder to face trial over the publication of secret military files.

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Danny Care set for shock England comeback against Barbarians

Danny Care set for shock England comeback against Barbarians

Danny Care is poised to complete a shock England comeback after being named on the bench for Sunday's non-cap international against a Barbarians side dominated by players from France's Top 14 league.

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Russia gas squeeze threatens Europe's stockpiling plans

Russia gas squeeze threatens Europe's stockpiling plans

With France becoming the latest country to be cut off from Russian natural gas, and supplies sharply reduced in Italy and Germany, Europe's summer stockpiling plans are looking shaky.

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Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon'

Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon'

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal said on Friday he intends to play at Wimbledon but his final decision rests on how his troublesome left foot feels after training in London next week.

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Race leader Vlasov out as Covid wreaks havoc on Tour of Switzerland

Race leader Vlasov out as Covid wreaks havoc on Tour of Switzerland

Race leader Aleksander Vlasov was among around 30 riders who had to withdraw from the Tour of Switzerland on Friday due to numerous cases of Covid-19.

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Saudi crown prince to visit Turkey in first since Khashoggi murder

Saudi crown prince to visit Turkey in first since Khashoggi murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit Turkey next week, the Turkish president said Friday, as Ankara and Riyadh heal a bitter rift following the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.

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European stocks rebound despite recession fears

European stocks rebound despite recession fears

Europe's main equity markets rebounded Friday from a global rout, but investors remained anxious that rising interest rates would spark a fresh recession.

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Report into abuse in British gymnastics is 'too little, too late'

Report into abuse in British gymnastics is 'too little, too late'

Recommendations made in a damning report into a toxic culture within British gymnastics are "too little, too late to change a culture of mistreatment", according to a campaign group representing athletes.

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Tesla shareholder sues Musk over racism and sexual harassment complaints

Tesla shareholder sues Musk over racism and sexual harassment complaints

A Tesla shareholder has filed legal proceedings against Elon Musk and the company's board of directors, accusing them of ignoring employee complaints of racism and sexual harassment.

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EU backs Ukraine's 'European dream' as Russia cuts gas supplies

EU backs Ukraine's 'European dream' as Russia cuts gas supplies

Europe sent a powerful symbol of solidarity with Ukraine on Friday, when Brussels backed Kyiv's bid for EU candidate status, even as Russia shelled frontline Ukrainian cities and cut back gas supplies to the West.

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