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Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with sparkling new album

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with sparkling new album

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.

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Munich airport closure 'wake-up call' over drone danger: govt

Munich airport closure 'wake-up call' over drone danger: govt

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Friday that the temporary closure of Munich airport after drone sightings was a "wake-up call" about the threat from drones, which have caused a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.

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EU-member Luxembourg enthrones monarch, drawing hundreds

EU-member Luxembourg enthrones monarch, drawing hundreds

Hundreds of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg Friday to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU nation.

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Bellingham left out of England squad for October games

Bellingham left out of England squad for October games

Jude Bellingham was a notable omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad announced on Friday for this month's double-header against Wales and Latvia.

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Sarah Mullally appointed first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally appointed first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England -- which can trace its origins to the Roman empire -- and the global Anglican community.

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Carrefour name disappears from Arab stores as Israel boycotters claim victory

Carrefour name disappears from Arab stores as Israel boycotters claim victory

The Carrefour name has disappeared from storefronts in some Arab countries, with pro-Palestinian shoppers and activists hailing the shift as a victory for their boycott of brands perceived as being linked to Israel.

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Brignone will give her all to be ready for Winter Olympics

Brignone will give her all to be ready for Winter Olympics

World Cup champion Federica Brignone, who suffered a horror injury at the end of last season, doesn't know if she will be able to ski this winter but the Italian wants to "give her all" to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics on home soil.

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Organisers say last Gaza flotilla boat intercepted by Israel

Organisers say last Gaza flotilla boat intercepted by Israel

The organisers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said Israel intercepted its last remaining boat on Friday, after the interceptions of its fellow vessels drew protests worldwide.

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Jurel, Jadeja power India's lead to 164 against West Indies

Jurel, Jadeja power India's lead to 164 against West Indies

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries to stretch India's lead to 164 against the West Indies on day two of the first Test on Friday.

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Philippine military chief says rejected calls to oust Marcos

Philippine military chief says rejected calls to oust Marcos

The Philippine military chief said Friday he rejected calls for the armed forces to topple President Ferdinand Marcos as Manila was rocked by street protests last month against government corruption.

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