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Man Utd 'have to back' struggling Rashford, says Ten Hag

Man Utd 'have to back' struggling Rashford, says Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag said Friday he has a "lot of sympathy" for Marcus Rashford as the Manchester United manager demanded support for his misfiring forward.

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US Fed's favored inflation measure accelerates, dimming rate cut hopes

US Fed's favored inflation measure accelerates, dimming rate cut hopes

The US central bank's favored measure of inflation accelerated last month, according to government data published Friday, pushing back the chances of an interest rate cut this summer.

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Tabloid head returning to witness stand in Trump hush money trial

Tabloid head returning to witness stand in Trump hush money trial

A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was to take the witness stand again on Friday for grilling by lawyers of the former US president.

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Portable missiles proliferating in Mideast, N.Africa: report

Portable missiles proliferating in Mideast, N.Africa: report

Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday.

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Man City's Guardiola says he does not 'waste time' thinking about refs

Man City's Guardiola says he does not 'waste time' thinking about refs

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he does not "spend one second" thinking about referees as he prepares to face Nottingham Forest following the relegation-threatened club's stinging criticism of match officials.

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Champion Sabalenka struggles through in Madrid Open

Champion Sabalenka struggles through in Madrid Open

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka battled past Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the third round.

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Ligue 1 title beckons for treble-chasers PSG

Ligue 1 title beckons for treble-chasers PSG

Paris Saint-Germain can complete the first step of a potential treble on Saturday knowing a victory at home to Le Havre will wrap up a record-extending 12th French league title with three matches to spare.

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Barrett inspires Crusaders' return to form against Rebels

Barrett inspires Crusaders' return to form against Rebels

Powered by the return of All Blacks' lock Scott Barrett, the Canterbury Crusaders rediscovered winning form with a 39-0 Super Rugby victory over the Melbourne Rebels Friday.

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EU toughens safety rules for online retailer Shein

EU toughens safety rules for online retailer Shein

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are big enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

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French barber still trimming at 90

French barber still trimming at 90

French barber Roger Amilhastre, 90, could have hung up his clippers decades ago but he said his passion for hair gives him a reason to get up in the morning.

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