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Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche

Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche

The ex-head of British supercar brand McLaren could take over as Porsche CEO, said the German sports car maker Friday, which is struggling with weak demand and a troubled EV shift.

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Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak

Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "results don't lie" after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive improvements ahead of Manchester United's visit to Anfield on Sunday.

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Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match

Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match

British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European match at English club Aston Villa that Israel's government branded "shameful".

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Outrage as bomb destroys Italian investigative journalist's car

Outrage as bomb destroys Italian investigative journalist's car

A prominent Italian journalist threatened by the mafia had his parked car blown up by a bomb overnight, causing no injuries but sparking widespread outrage Friday from politicians and press groups.

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Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes

Caracas records 8.7 pct growth but Venezuelans lament economic woes

Venezuela's economy grew by 8.7 percent in the third quarter, the country's central bank announced Thursday, but residents told AFP they are still struggling to make ends meet.

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Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up

Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up

In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". Out of fashion: employing women as chief designers.

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Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.

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Chelsea's Palmer out of action for another six weeks: Maresca

Chelsea's Palmer out of action for another six weeks: Maresca

Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

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Hermes menswear designer Nichanian to step down after 37 years: company

Hermes menswear designer Nichanian to step down after 37 years: company

Hermes chief menswear designer Veronique Nichanian is to step down after 37 years in charge and will present her final show for the luxury house in January, the company announced on Friday.

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Mongolian PM out after four months in office

Mongolian PM out after four months in office

Mongolian lawmakers ousted Friday the country's prime minister just four months after he took office in the wake of youth-led protests.

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