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Macron urges renewed nuclear dialogue after Israel's Iran strikes

Macron urges renewed nuclear dialogue after Israel's Iran strikes

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged the US and Iran to resume nuclear talks following a wave of Israeli strikes against Iran.

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Brilliant Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory

Brilliant Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory

Aiden Markram's superb century on Friday left South Africa on the brink of a dramatic victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia after decades of heartbreak in major tournaments.

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Burns fires stunning 65 to grab share of US Open lead

Burns fires stunning 65 to grab share of US Open lead

Sam Burns seized a share of the US Open lead in Friday's second round after firing a five-under par 65 with six birdies at formidable Oakmont.

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Second officer arrested over Kenya custody death

Second officer arrested over Kenya custody death

A second officer has been arrested in connection with the death of a teacher in custody in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the police watchdog said Friday, a case that has sparked nationwide outrage.

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Joy and grief for lone India crash survivor's family

Joy and grief for lone India crash survivor's family

The UK-based family of the lone survivor of the Air India crash were torn on Friday between joy at his miracle escape and grief at the loss of his brother.

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Deadly school shooting fuels debate on Austria's gun laws

Deadly school shooting fuels debate on Austria's gun laws

With Austria still reeling from this week's deadly school shooting that killed 10 people, a debate is now raging over the Alpine country's gun laws.

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Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying

Marines ordered by Trump to LA start deploying

The first US Marines ordered by Donald Trump to Los Angeles will deploy Friday, the Pentagon said, raising the stakes in a standoff that pits the president against protesters claiming growing authoritarianism.

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Israel vows to use 'full force' after massive attacks on Iran

Israel vows to use 'full force' after massive attacks on Iran

Israel vowed to press on with "full force" on Friday after its unprecedented onslaught on Iran that killed several of the country's top military brass, with media in the Islamic republic reporting strikes and projectiles well into the evening.

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Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory against Australia

Markram takes South Africa to brink of WTC final glory against Australia

Aiden Markram's superb century on Friday left South Africa on the brink of a dramatic victory in the World Test Championship final against Australia after decades of heartbreak in major tournaments.

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Nations advance ocean protection, vow to defend seabed

Nations advance ocean protection, vow to defend seabed

A global oceans summit wrapped up Friday with world leaders taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown when nations meet to negotiate rules for deep-sea mining next month.

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