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US moves to scrap emissions reporting by polluters

US moves to scrap emissions reporting by polluters

The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a "burdensome" federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy, the latest step by President Donald Trump's administration to undercut efforts against climate change.

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Matsuyama leads Ryder Cup trio at PGA Championship

Matsuyama leads Ryder Cup trio at PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama leads European Ryder Cup trio Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland by one shot at the halfway point of the DP World Tour PGA Championship at Wentworth.

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US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters

US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters

The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a "burdensome" federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy, the latest step by President Donald Trump's administration to undercut efforts against climate change.

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Pope Leo thanks Lampedusans for welcoming migrants

Pope Leo thanks Lampedusans for welcoming migrants

Pope Leo XIV sent a message of thanks Friday to people on the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa for the welcome they extend to the migrants regularly arriving there.

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Moscow says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences

Moscow says Ukraine peace talks frozen as NATO bolsters defences

Russia said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine were on "pause" as President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin still wanted to capture the whole of Ukraine.

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Salt's rapid ton powers England to record 304-2 against South Africa in 2nd T20

Salt's rapid ton powers England to record 304-2 against South Africa in 2nd T20

Phil Salt hit the highest score and the quickest T20 century by an England batsman, off just 39 balls, as the hosts piled up a record-breaking 304-2 against South Africa in Manchester on Friday.

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Noah Lyles: from timid school student to track's showman

Noah Lyles: from timid school student to track's showman

The trophies line the halls of the high school that Noah Lyles, future Olympic 100 meters champion Noah and the man whose bid for double gold at the world championships in Tokyo starts Saturday, attended.

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Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike

Boeing defense workers reject deal to end strike

Boeing workers at its St. Louis area defense factories will stay on strike after union members voted Friday to reject a new contract offer from the US aviation giant.

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Germany, Argentina close in on Davis Cup finals

Germany, Argentina close in on Davis Cup finals

Germany and Argentina edged closer to the Davis Cup finals on Friday opening up 2-0 leads in their second round qualifiers.

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Alvarez, Crawford both tip scales at 167.5 pounds for title bout

Alvarez, Crawford both tip scales at 167.5 pounds for title bout

Undisputed super middleweight world boxing champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and American challenger Terence Crawford each weighed in at 167.5 (75.9kg) pounds on Friday ahead of their world title clash on Saturday.

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