Stocks climb, oil steadies on guarded optimism over Iran war ceasefire
Stock markets rose and oil prices flattened Friday with investors nervously optimistic about the shaky US-Iran ceasefire holding ahead of weekend talks aimed at finding a long-lasting truce.
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Irish govt to meet farmers, hauliers over fuel cost fears
The Irish government was set to hold talks Friday with agricultural and haulage representatives, as days of protests over spiralling fuel prices sparked warnings over supplies, including for emergency services.
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Injured Bayern starlet Karl to miss Real return leg
Teenage Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl will miss Wednesday's return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid with a hamstring tear, the German club announced on Friday.
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US-Iran talks in Pakistan uncertain as sides trade accusations
A cloud of uncertainty hung Friday over the scheduled start of talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran, with no announcement yet on the arrival of negotiators and both sides accusing the other of failing to properly implement a fragile ceasefire.
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Oil spill snarls shipping traffic in Antwerp port
Shipping was at a near-standstill in Belgium's port of Antwerp on Friday following an overnight oil spill, Europe's second-biggest port said as it raced to contain the risks of pollution and economic damage.
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Giving birth in a shelter in Israel
Inside an underground shelter at a hospital in the Israeli city of Haifa, a television screen flickers with images of Iranian missiles as doctors and midwives deliver Sarah Bird's third child.
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Five things to know about the planned Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Pakistan is due to host talks between Iran and the United States in a bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets.
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Slot feels 'complete support' from Liverpool chiefs despite slump
Arne Slot says he feels "complete support" from Liverpool's owners despite mounting pressure on the Dutch manager after a disastrous season.
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Kyiv books tentative diplomatic coup with Iran war forays
When the US-Israeli war with Iran began at the end of February, it was widely assumed that Moscow would be one of the conflict's key winners.
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Teenager shines as Britain seize control of BJK Cup tie with Australia
A depleted Britain seized control of their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Australia on Friday with 17-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic stunning in-form Talia Gibson for the best win of her career.
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