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Argentina, Netherlands eye quarters as World Cup last 16 kicks off

Argentina, Netherlands eye quarters as World Cup last 16 kicks off

Australia take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in a David v Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States look to ambush the Netherlands as the World Cup knockout rounds get under way on Saturday.

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Fuqua juggles Will Smith comeback and slavery politics in 'Emancipation'

Fuqua juggles Will Smith comeback and slavery politics in 'Emancipation'

Directing "Emancipation," a brutal and harrowing film about slavery set deep in the alligator-infested Louisiana swamps, was always going to be a challenge for Antoine Fuqua -- and then his star Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Prince William awards Earthshot prizes as US visit wraps up

Prince William awards Earthshot prizes as US visit wraps up

Prince William honored climate change innovators during a star-studded ceremony in Boston Friday at the culmination of a US trip overshadowed by a race row and estranged brother Harry's Netflix series.

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Global stocks mixed after strong US jobs data

Global stocks mixed after strong US jobs data

Stock markets were mixed Friday after strong US jobs data raised concerns that the US Federal Reserve may continue to aggressively hike interest rates to tame inflation.

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G7, EU agree oil price cap to reduce Russia war funding

G7, EU agree oil price cap to reduce Russia war funding

The G7 and EU on Friday agreed a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil in an attempt to deny the Kremlin of war resources, as President Vladimir Putin said more strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure were "inevitable".

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Switzerland edge Serbia in feisty clash to reach World Cup last 16

Switzerland edge Serbia in feisty clash to reach World Cup last 16

Switzerland booked a last-16 showdown with Portugal at the World Cup on Friday after a 3-2 win over Serbia in a bad-tempered match secured them second place in Group G.

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South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash

South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash

Last-gasp South Korea reached the World Cup knockout phase in dramatic fashion on Friday to set up a last-16 match against mighty Brazil as Switzerland edged a bad-tempered encounter with Serbia to progress.

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US, Brazil plan Biden-Lula meeting in Washington

US, Brazil plan Biden-Lula meeting in Washington

Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and US officials said Friday he is planning to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House, likely before taking office on January 1.

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Weinstein jury mulls verdict in Hollywood rapes case

Weinstein jury mulls verdict in Hollywood rapes case

Jurors in Los Angeles began deciding the fate of Harvey Weinstein on Friday, weighing rape and sex abuse charges that could see the former Hollywood titan jailed for the rest of his life.

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Goggia wins first downhill of season at Lake Louise

Goggia wins first downhill of season at Lake Louise

Reigning World Cup downhill champion Sofia Goggia won the opening speed event of the 2022-23 season on Friday, edging Olympic gold medallist Corinne Suter in a downhill thriller at Lake Louise, Canada.

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