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Zverev beats Tsitsipas to help Germany into United Cup semis

Zverev beats Tsitsipas to help Germany into United Cup semis

Alexander Zverev scored a confidence-boosting win over Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of the Australian Open Friday to help power Germany past Greece and into the United Cup semi-finals.

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Maersk says to avoid Red Sea for foreseeable future

Maersk says to avoid Red Sea for foreseeable future

Shipping giant Maersk said Friday that it would divert all vessels around Africa instead of using the Red Sea and Suez Canal for the "foreseeable future" after Yemeni rebels attacked its merchant ships.

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Stocks retreat before US jobs data, as rate cut hopes fade

Stocks retreat before US jobs data, as rate cut hopes fade

European and Asian stock markets slid Friday before US jobs data and after separate employment figures out of the word's biggest economy poured cold water on hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the next few months.

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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% in December

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% in December

The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9 percent in December mainly due to energy costs, official data showed Friday.

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Ruthless Sabalenka rolls into Brisbane semi-finals

Ruthless Sabalenka rolls into Brisbane semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka fired a warning ahead of her Australian Open defence by powering into the Brisbane International semi-finals on Friday with a straight-sets demolition of Daria Kasatkina.

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S.Africa's Pistorius released on parole 11 years after murdering girlfriend

S.Africa's Pistorius released on parole 11 years after murdering girlfriend

South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from jail on parole Friday and "is now at home", authorities said, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world.

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Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software

Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, marking another blow for the US firm days after it was surpassed in EV sales by China's BYD.

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Israeli minister lays out post-war Gaza plan as fighting rages

Israeli minister lays out post-war Gaza plan as fighting rages

Israel's defence minister has publicly presented for the first time proposals for the post-war administration of Gaza, where the military on Friday reported deadly overnight strikes.

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Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software: regulator

Tesla to recall 1.6 mn cars in China to fix steering software: regulator

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million electric vehicles in China, the country's market regulator said Friday, owing to software issues that could pose safety risks while driving.

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Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal's 3rd Test heroics

Hazlewood has Pakistan reeling after Jamal's 3rd Test heroics

Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on Friday.

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