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TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.

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EU and S.America countries conclude divisive trade deal

EU and S.America countries conclude divisive trade deal

The EU and four South American countries concluded a huge but controversial trade deal on Friday despite fierce opposition from France, which called the agreement "unacceptable."

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Hamilton fights to keep emotions in check on 'surreal' Mercedes farewell

Hamilton fights to keep emotions in check on 'surreal' Mercedes farewell

Lewis Hamilton said his final Friday practice with Mercedes had been "very surreal" as he fought to keep his emotions in check after 12 years with the team.

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Prince William, Zelensky to attend Notre Dame reopening

Prince William, Zelensky to attend Notre Dame reopening

Britain's Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have joined a growing VIP guestlist for the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday, with the latter expected to seek talks with US president-elect Donald Trump over Kyiv's faltering war effort.

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Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Trump plots revenge: reports

Biden eyes preemptive pardons as Trump plots revenge: reports

President Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for several prominent names facing possible retribution from the incoming Trump administration, US media has reported.

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TikTok faces US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok faces US ban after losing court appeal

TikTok faces a US ban after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.

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Paris stocks rally as Macron fights on, jobs data boosts Wall Street

Paris stocks rally as Macron fights on, jobs data boosts Wall Street

US stocks mostly rose Friday after a report showed a healthy jobs market and Paris rallied as President Emmanuel Macron vowed to serve out his full term and end France's political crisis.

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Nissanka leads strong Sri Lanka batting reply

Nissanka leads strong Sri Lanka batting reply

Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Friday.

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London police make 500 arrests using facial recognition tech

London police make 500 arrests using facial recognition tech

London's Metropolitan Police force said on Friday that it had used facial recognition technology to make more than 500 arrests in 2024 for offences ranging from shoplifting to rape.

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Pandemic treaty talks round wrapping up without a breakthrough

Pandemic treaty talks round wrapping up without a breakthrough

A bonus round of talks striving to finish a landmark global agreement on handling future pandemics was set to close Friday without a breakthrough.

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