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Dutch court jails trio over Romanian golden helmet theft

Dutch court jails trio over Romanian golden helmet theft

A Dutch court Friday handed jail terms to three men convicted of the brazen theft of a 2,500-year-old golden Romanian helmet that sparked outrage in Romania and the art world.

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Man City chairman will 'say everything' after verdict on financial charges

Man City chairman will 'say everything' after verdict on financial charges

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak plans to "say everything" about the club's battle with Premier League chiefs once a verdict on their financial charges has been delivered.

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Feared global hunger crisis 'coming to pass' as Mideast war lingers: UN

Feared global hunger crisis 'coming to pass' as Mideast war lingers: UN

"Pessimistic" predictions that the Middle East war could push tens of millions more people into acute hunger if drawn out are being proven right, the United Nations said Friday.

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Macron blasts 'unacceptable' lapses over girl's suspected murder

Macron blasts 'unacceptable' lapses over girl's suspected murder

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Friday condemned "unacceptable" lapses within the judicial system over an 11-year-old girl's killing, after it emerged that the main suspect was previously accused of sexually abusing children.

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Chwalinska bidding to take final step at French Open against Andreeva

Chwalinska bidding to take final step at French Open against Andreeva

Maja Chwalinska will bid to become only the second qualifier in the professional era to win a Grand Slam title on Saturday after a run that has been "hard to process", but faces her toughest test yet in the final against Mirra Andreeva.

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Irish slump drags eurozone economy into red in first quarter

Irish slump drags eurozone economy into red in first quarter

The eurozone recorded an unexpected contraction in the first three months of 2026 due to a steep slump in Ireland's economic figures, according to revised data issued on Friday.

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England's Robinson takes five wickets as New Zealand all out for 113

England's Robinson takes five wickets as New Zealand all out for 113

Ollie Robinson celebrated a five-wicket haul on his return to England Test duty as New Zealand were dismissed for just 113 on day two of the first Test at Lord's on Friday.

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Former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix

Former France rugby coach Saint-Andre eyes making history with Aix

Philippe Saint-Andre told AFP many people had said he "was mad" to coach French second tier rugby side Aix-en-Provence but he has proved them wrong as if they beat Vannes in Saturday's play-off final they will be promoted to the Top 14 for the first time.

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Oil dips, equities diverge on MIdeast, AI trades

Oil dips, equities diverge on MIdeast, AI trades

Oil prices slipped and stock markets were mixed Friday as traders reacted to Mideast war developments and concerns over the AI sector.

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France probes judicial 'dysfunction' after girl's suspected murder

France probes judicial 'dysfunction' after girl's suspected murder

France's government on Friday grappled with outrage over an 11-year-old girl's killing after it emerged that the main suspect was previously accused of sexually abusing children.

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