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Boris Becker jailed by British court over bankruptcy

Boris Becker jailed by British court over bankruptcy

Former tennis star Boris Becker was on Friday jailed for two and a half years after being found guilty by a British court of charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.

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Saudi Arabia and Turkey reset relations after Khashoggi killing

Saudi Arabia and Turkey reset relations after Khashoggi killing

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have vowed to reset relations, to end a conflict between the two regional heavyweights since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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PSG link is 'fake news' says Spurs boss Conte

PSG link is 'fake news' says Spurs boss Conte

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has slammed "fake news" reports that he is a contender to take charge at Paris Saint-Germain.

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US drug regulator schedules infant Covid vaccine meeting for June

US drug regulator schedules infant Covid vaccine meeting for June

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced it would hold a set of meetings on Covid vaccines in June that would include deciding whether to authorize them for the youngest children.

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British tycoon Ratcliffe makes $5.3 billion bid for Chelsea

British tycoon Ratcliffe makes $5.3 billion bid for Chelsea

British businessman Jim Ratcliffe has made a £4.25 billion ($5.3 billion) offer to buy Premier League club Chelsea, his company Ineos said on Friday.

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Health woes force Celine Dion to postpone Europe tour

Health woes force Celine Dion to postpone Europe tour

Canadian superstar Celine Dion announced Friday the postponement until 2023 of European concert dates for her "Courage World Tour," citing a persistent health issue.

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Musk sells $8.4 bn in Tesla shares after Twitter deal

Musk sells $8.4 bn in Tesla shares after Twitter deal

Tesla chief Elon Musk sold about $8.4 billion worth of shares in the electric carmaker in the days after Twitter's board agreed to his $44 billion takeover offer, according to US securities filings.

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Fear on the dance floor as disco needle attacks baffle France

Fear on the dance floor as disco needle attacks baffle France

Alarm is spreading on dance floors in France following needle attacks on dozens of young people in nightclubs, with police in the dark as to the assailants' identity or motives.

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'No regrets' for Medard as French full-back announces retirement

'No regrets' for Medard as French full-back announces retirement

Former France international Maxime Medard said he had "no regrets" over his rugby career as he announced Friday that he would be retiring from the game at the end of the season.

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Up to 10 killed as blast rips through mosque in Afghan capital

Up to 10 killed as blast rips through mosque in Afghan capital

A blast in the Afghan capital ripped through a Sunni mosque and killed at least 10 people on Friday, an interior ministry official said.

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