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England boss Tuchel wary of 'surprise' in World Cup draw

England boss Tuchel wary of 'surprise' in World Cup draw

England manager Thomas Tuchel said the Three Lions are confident but must show Croatia, Ghana and Panama the respect they deserve after Friday's World Cup draw.

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10 university students die in Peru restaurant fire

10 university students die in Peru restaurant fire

Ten university students died and three were injured in a restaurant fire in southeastern Peru as they gathered for a birthday celebration, police said Friday.

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'Sinners' tops Critics Choice nominations

'Sinners' tops Critics Choice nominations

"Sinners" topped the slate of nominees for the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, as the movie industry's awards season starts to take shape.

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Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition sparks backlash

Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition sparks backlash

Netflix faced fierce criticism on Friday over its blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros., the storied Hollywood studio.

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France probes mystery drone flight over nuclear sub base

France probes mystery drone flight over nuclear sub base

The French military used jammers as several suspected drones flew over a closely guarded base housing nuclear ballistic submarines, prosecutors said on Friday, as they opened an investigation into the incident.

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Frank Gehry: five key works

Frank Gehry: five key works

Star architect Frank Gehry has designed some of the most famous and eye-catching buildings of modern times. Here are five standouts:

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US Supreme Court to weigh Trump bid to end birthright citizenship

US Supreme Court to weigh Trump bid to end birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court agreed on Friday to review President Donald Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship.

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Frank Gehry, master architect with a flair for drama, dead at 96

Frank Gehry, master architect with a flair for drama, dead at 96

Canada-born US architect Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical designs from the Guggenheim Bilbao to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles captivated fans and critics, died on Friday aged 96.

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'It doesn't make sense': Trump wants to rename American football

'It doesn't make sense': Trump wants to rename American football

Spurred on by World Cup 2026 fever, US President Donald Trump said Friday that American football should be renamed as the game played with a round ball, soccer, was the one true football.

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A day after peace accord signed, shelling forces DRC locals to flee

A day after peace accord signed, shelling forces DRC locals to flee

A day after a peace accord aimed at ending the conflict in DR Congo was signed, fresh fighting in the east on Friday forced hundreds of civilians to flee across the border into Rwanda for safety, AFP journalists witnessed.

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