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Slovakia approves anti-LGBTQ constitutional change

Slovakia approves anti-LGBTQ constitutional change

The Slovak parliament on Friday approved a constitutional amendment to limit LGBTQ rights in a sweeping change, which also sees national law take precedence over European Union law.

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Man Utd boss Amorim admits uncertainty ahead of Brentford clash

Man Utd boss Amorim admits uncertainty ahead of Brentford clash

Ruben Amorim admits he does not know what to expect from his struggling Manchester United, believing the best approach is to treat each match as if it is the "last one".

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Zverev wins Beijing opener as Gauff launches title defence

Zverev wins Beijing opener as Gauff launches title defence

Alexander Zverev saw off Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 6-3 with a dominant second set at the China Open on Friday as Coco Gauff launched her bid for a repeat crown.

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Barca duo Raphinha, Joan Garcia injured, out for PSG clash

Barca duo Raphinha, Joan Garcia injured, out for PSG clash

Barcelona suffered a double injury blow on Friday with winger Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan Garcia ruled out of upcoming matches including next week's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

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Trump hopes more opponents to be charged after 'dirty cop' Comey

Trump hopes more opponents to be charged after 'dirty cop' Comey

US President Donald Trump called Friday for more of his political opponents to face criminal charges as he cheered the indictment of former FBI director James Comey and branded him a "dirty cop."

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US Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises, with more cost pressures expected

US Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises, with more cost pressures expected

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure edged up in August as tariffs filtered through the economy, government data showed Friday, with analysts warning of further cost pressures after President Donald Trump unveiled a slew of upcoming duties.

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Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions

Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions

Meta announced Friday that Facebook and Instagram users in the UK will be able to buy ad-free subscriptions, extending a model already in place in Europe, to comply with regulation.

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Former UK PM Blair could lead transitional authority in Gaza: reports

Former UK PM Blair could lead transitional authority in Gaza: reports

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair could take a leading role in a transitional authority for Gaza under US-led peace plans, various British media reported on Friday.

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Netanyahu says Palestinian state would be 'national suicide' for Israel

Netanyahu says Palestinian state would be 'national suicide' for Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday in an angry UN address to block a Palestinian state, accusing European leaders of pushing his country into "national suicide" and rewarding Hamas.

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The nations and firms threatened by Trump's pharma tariffs

The nations and firms threatened by Trump's pharma tariffs

Donald Trump has shocked the global drug industry by announcing 100-percent tariffs on all branded, imported pharmaceutical products -- unless companies are building manufacturing plants in the United States.

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