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Orchestra-conducting robot wows audience in S. Korean capital

Orchestra-conducting robot wows audience in S. Korean capital

A South Korean-made robot made its debut as an orchestra conductor before a sell-out crowd in Seoul on Friday, wowing the audience with a flawless performance in place of a human maestro.

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IMF and Pakistan reach $3 billion deal

IMF and Pakistan reach $3 billion deal

Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new deal worth $3 billion, the IMF has announced in Washington.

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PSG coach arrested in discrimination probe

PSG coach arrested in discrimination probe

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier was held for questioning along with his son as part of a probe into alleged discrimination, the Nice prosecutor told AFP on Friday.

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S.Africa's graft watchdog clears Ramaphosa in farm cash scandal

S.Africa's graft watchdog clears Ramaphosa in farm cash scandal

South Africa's corruption watchdog on Friday absolved President Cyril Ramaphosa of allegations that he breached executive ethics in a farm cash scandal that spawned into one of the biggest storms of his career.

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'All options' weighed in tackling France riots

'All options' weighed in tackling France riots

France's leadership said all options were open on Friday, including a state of emergency, to clamp down on three nights of violent and fiery protests over a policeman's killing of a teen.

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Five things to know before the 2023 Tour de France

Five things to know before the 2023 Tour de France

The Tour de France starts in Bilbao on Saturday with two big favourites -- defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two-time winner Tadej Pogacar, runner-up last year.

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Starc strikes as England collapse in 2nd Ashes Test

Starc strikes as England collapse in 2nd Ashes Test

Recalled paceman Mitchell Starc led Australia's charge as England collapsed to 325 all out in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday.

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European stocks rally on inflation drop

European stocks rally on inflation drop

European stock markets closed out the first half of the year with solid gains Friday after eurozone inflation slowed slightly more than expected.

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Celtic sign Australian international Tilio

Celtic sign Australian international Tilio

Celtic confirmed the signing of Australian international forward Marco Tilio from Melbourne City on Friday.

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State of emergency mulled by French govt over protest violence

State of emergency mulled by French govt over protest violence

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Friday that the government was considering "all options" to restore order, including declaring a state of emergency, after a third night of rioting over a police officer's killing of a youth.

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