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Swede goes on trial for pressuring wife to sell sex

Swede goes on trial for pressuring wife to sell sex

A Swedish man suspected of exploiting his "vulnerable" wife to have sex with scores of men for payment, went on trial on Friday for aggravated pimping, rape and assault.

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US inflation surges 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

US inflation surges 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed Wednesday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard.

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Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US at talks in Pakistan

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' US at talks in Pakistan

US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Friday against trying to "play" Washington, as he set off for talks in Islamabad aimed at transforming a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.

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Fernandez remains out despite apology: Chelsea boss Rosenior

Fernandez remains out despite apology: Chelsea boss Rosenior

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said that Enzo Fernandez remains dropped for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City despite apologising for comments that cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.

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Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck extends contract until 2031

Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck extends contract until 2031

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club announced Friday.

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De Zerbi vows to save troubled Spurs from relegation

De Zerbi vows to save troubled Spurs from relegation

Roberto De Zerbi vowed to save troubled Tottenham from the humiliation of Premier League relegation as the Italian prepares for his first game in charge against Sunderland on Sunday.

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Antwerp port reopens to North Sea shipping after oil spill

Antwerp port reopens to North Sea shipping after oil spill

Belgium's Antwerp port said Friday that it had reopened to North Sea shipping after an oil spill brought traffic to a near-halt in Europe's second-largest port.

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Stocks mixed, oil steadies on guarded optimism for Iran ceasefire

Stocks mixed, oil steadies on guarded optimism for Iran ceasefire

Stock markets were mixed and oil prices were steady Friday with investors cautiously optimistic about the US-Iran ceasefire holding, and as a US inflation report was not as bad as feared.

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Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semi-finals

Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semi-finals

Jannik Sinner brushed aside Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets on Friday to set up a Monte Carlo Masters semi-final against Alexander Zverev.

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France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo

France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first meeting Friday, a private audience at the Vatican where discussions ranged from the Iran war to basketball.

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