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Trump says court halt of tariffs would cause 'Great Depression'

Trump says court halt of tariffs would cause 'Great Depression'

US President Donald Trump warned Friday of cataclysmic consequences on the US economy if a court rules that his imposition of sweeping tariffs constitutes an illegal power grab.

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Glasner says demotion to Conference League would punish 'innocent' Palace

Glasner says demotion to Conference League would punish 'innocent' Palace

Oliver Glasner believes that if Crystal Palace are demoted to the Conference League it would feel "like we are punished, but being innocent".

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New Zealand build big total in 2nd Test against Zimbabwe

New Zealand build big total in 2nd Test against Zimbabwe

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a relentless batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Friday.

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Trump hosts foes Armenia, Azerbaijan in his latest peace initiative

Trump hosts foes Armenia, Azerbaijan in his latest peace initiative

US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday, with the two South Caucasus rivals expected to sign a deal advancing peace efforts after decades of conflict.

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Nigerian scientists await return of Egusi seeds sent to space

Nigerian scientists await return of Egusi seeds sent to space

If Earthlings are ever going to colonise Mars, they won't be able to do so on an empty stomach -- and Temidayo Oniosun thinks a helping of Egusi soup, a Nigerian staple, might just hit the spot.

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Pioneer spirit drives Swiss solar-powered plane altitude attempt

Pioneer spirit drives Swiss solar-powered plane altitude attempt

Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan on Friday made his first attempt of the year at setting a new aviation record: reaching an altitude of 10,000 metres in a solar-powered aeroplane.

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Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two tourists die, fires erupt in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.

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Lens sign France international Thauvin from Udinese

Lens sign France international Thauvin from Udinese

French World Cup winner Florian Thauvin returned to Ligue 1 on Friday when Lens confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old attacking midfielder.

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Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe

Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster 'winning culture': Ratcliffe

Manchester United's revamped training ground is a "world-class performance environment" that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

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Two tourists die at sea in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two tourists die at sea in Greece amid gale-force winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of summer travellers, and also sparked fires.

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