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Auger-Aliassime ends Vacherot run to reach Paris Masters semis

Auger-Aliassime ends Vacherot run to reach Paris Masters semis

Felix Auger-Aliassime cruised to a straight-sets victory over Valentin Vacherot on Friday to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals and keep his bid to qualify for the ATP Finals alive.

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Australia captain Wilson denies Wallabies use 'dangerous' breakdown tactics

Australia captain Wilson denies Wallabies use 'dangerous' breakdown tactics

Australia captain Harry Wilson has rejected claims the Wallabies use illegal and dangerous breakdown tactics as they prepare to face England on Saturday.

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'Populists can be beaten': Dutch centrist Jetten claims election win

'Populists can be beaten': Dutch centrist Jetten claims election win

Dutch centrist leader Rob Jetten on Friday claimed victory in a knife-edge election over far-right head Geert Wilders, saying his surprise success showed populist movements could be beaten in Europe.

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China's suspension of rare earth controls applies to EU: official

China's suspension of rare earth controls applies to EU: official

The EU's commissioner for trade on Friday said China's one-year suspension on its restrictions of rare earth materials would apply to the bloc as well as the United States.

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Italy complains about strong euro, urges ECB to cut rates

Italy complains about strong euro, urges ECB to cut rates

Italy's foreign minister called on the European Central Bank on Friday to reduce interest rates to weaken the euro, warning its strength was hurting his country's exporters.

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Louvre to get anti-ramming barriers by year end: minister

Louvre to get anti-ramming barriers by year end: minister

France's culture minister said Friday anti-ramming devices would be set up around the Louvre by year's end, after a high-profile heist at the famed museum reignited debate over its security.

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Wall Street bounces on Amazon, Apple earnings

Wall Street bounces on Amazon, Apple earnings

Wall Street stocks moved higher on Friday as investors welcomed strong earnings reports by Amazon and Apple.

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AI giants turn to massive debt to finance tech race

AI giants turn to massive debt to finance tech race

Meta raised $30 billion in debt on Thursday, as tech giants flush with cash turn to borrowing to finance the expensive race to lead in artificial intelligence.

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Japan PM says raised 'serious concerns' with Xi on South China Sea, Xinjiang

Japan PM says raised 'serious concerns' with Xi on South China Sea, Xinjiang

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she raised "serious concerns" about the South China Sea, Hong Kong and Xinjiang in a "candid" first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Shein set to open first physical store in Paris

Shein set to open first physical store in Paris

Controversial online fast-fashion seller Shein will open its first bricks and mortar store in the world in Paris next week, its new landlord announced Friday.

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