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French rugby players accused of rape questioned in court

French rugby players accused of rape questioned in court

Two French international rugby players accused of raping an Argentine woman underwent questioning Friday by prosecutors who will decide whether to file formal charges.

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Global stock markets mostly advance, Tokyo tanks as yen rebounds

Global stock markets mostly advance, Tokyo tanks as yen rebounds

Global stock markets mostly advanced on Friday as traders increasingly expect the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.

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Kenya police chief quits after deadly protests

Kenya police chief quits after deadly protests

Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism after anti-government protests left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the latest head to roll over the unrest.

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Cheers! England's pubs toast sales boost due to Euro final

Cheers! England's pubs toast sales boost due to Euro final

UK pubs packed with England football fans hoping their team beats Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final will toast a near £50-million ($65-million) sales boost, an industry body forecast.

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At least three dead as scaffolding collapses in Switzerland

At least three dead as scaffolding collapses in Switzerland

At least three people were killed and eight injured on Friday when scaffolding collapsed off a 19-storey building under construction in the western Swiss city of Lausanne, police said.

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France seeks govt as PM vows to guard against extremes

France seeks govt as PM vows to guard against extremes

France's political parties scrambled Friday to break a parliamentary deadlock brought on by an inconclusive snap election, as the outgoing prime minister vowed to prevent any government with far-right or hard-left members.

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England great Anderson proud as 'best job in the world' ends at last

England great Anderson proud as 'best job in the world' ends at last

England great James Anderson said he felt "really proud" after bringing down the curtain on a remarkable Test career with a thumping win over the West Indies at Lord's.

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Lufthansa issues profit warning, launches 'turnaround'

Lufthansa issues profit warning, launches 'turnaround'

German airline giant Lufthansa slashed its 2024 profit forecast Friday after a weak second quarter and launched a "turnaround" plan for its flagship carrier, which it warned might not break even.

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Key battles as England face Spain in Euro 2024 final

Key battles as England face Spain in Euro 2024 final

England, aiming to end a 58-year wait to win a major trophy, face a Spain side hoping for a record fourth triumph in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

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Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final

Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final

A brilliant Spain team featuring teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stands between England and a first major men's international trophy in almost 60 years in Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

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