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Experts, activists slam 'pointless' G7 on climate

Experts, activists slam 'pointless' G7 on climate

The Group of Seven rich democracies have failed to deliver significant new progress on climate during a summit in Italy, instead reiterating previous commitments, experts and activists said Friday.

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Aberg, Cantlay, Pavon fight for US Open lead as rivals falter

Aberg, Cantlay, Pavon fight for US Open lead as rivals falter

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, France's Matthieu Pavon and American Patrick Cantlay, seeking their first major titles, shared the lead in Friday's US Open second round after Rory McIlroy and Thomas Detry stumbled back at Pinehurst.

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Spain wing wizards have 'gift from God': coach De la Fuente

Spain wing wizards have 'gift from God': coach De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said young wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have a "gift from God" ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Croatia on Saturday.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, to make first public appearance in six months

Catherine, Princess of Wales, to make first public appearance in six months

Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on Friday she will make her first public appearance in six months this weekend after "making good progress" in treatment for cancer.

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Swiss captain Xhaka wants 'new chapter' at Euros after dream season

Swiss captain Xhaka wants 'new chapter' at Euros after dream season

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is ready to write a "new chapter" at Euro 2024 after his dream season with Bayer Leverkusen.

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French cinema boss on trial for sexual assault

French cinema boss on trial for sexual assault

The head of France's top cinema institution Dominique Boutonnat denied sexually assaulting his godson as he went on trial Friday in a case that has led to calls for him to step down.

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USA into T20 World Cup Super Eights, Pakistan out, after rain strikes again

USA into T20 World Cup Super Eights, Pakistan out, after rain strikes again

The USA advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday when their match against Ireland was abandoned, an outcome which meant former champions Pakistan were eliminated.

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PSG sign Russian goalkeeper Safonov

PSG sign Russian goalkeeper Safonov

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar on a five-year contract, the French champions announced Friday.

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Rossi wants Hungary to embrace Euro expectations

Rossi wants Hungary to embrace Euro expectations

Hungary coach Marco Rossi has urged his side to embrace the pressure of being ranked as an emerging force at Euro 2024.

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Frustrated voters bet on far right saving France 'in tatters'

Frustrated voters bet on far right saving France 'in tatters'

Standing outside the Catholic school where he teaches in eastern France, Charles Lauvergne said he was unsurprised the far right did so well in last week's European elections.

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