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Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan

Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan

An opening partnership of 110 from 57 balls by Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul paved the way for Delhi Capitals to record their highest successful chase in the IPL, beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.

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Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal.

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AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy

Actors created with artificial intelligence will not be eligible for an Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday as it launched a crackdown on the use of AI.

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ExxonMobil CEO sees chance of higher oil prices as earnings dip

ExxonMobil CEO sees chance of higher oil prices as earnings dip

US oil giants reported lower earnings Friday with accounting effects muting the benefits of the Middle East oil shock, as ExxonMobil's CEO cautioned that crude prices could still increase.

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Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri

Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri

Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's revitalised four-time champion Max Verstappen and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday's sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix.

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After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig

After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig

Latin pop queen Shakira will bring the heat to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for her biggest concert to date -- an outdoor party on Copacabana beach.

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Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar

Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar

After being caught on the line the day before, Dorian Godon sprinted to victory on the third stage of the Tour of Romandie on Friday as Tadej Pogacar, who had won the previous two stages, cruised in fourth to preserve his overall lead.

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Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings

Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings

Martin O'Neill understands why some Hibernian fans want their side to lose to Celtic on Sunday but he remains confident the Edinburgh club's players will still be going all out for victory at Easter Road.

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Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop

Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop

Pope Leo XIV on Friday named a former undocumented migrant as bishop of West Virginia, weeks after a high-profile verbal confrontation with US President Donald Trump.

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Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny

Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny

Japanese Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has started training with Czech javelin legend Jan Zelezny, she said in an Instagram post on Friday.

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