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Brad Pitt says working with dog co-star was 'really moving'

Dutch to resume Eurovision with new broadcaster

Man Utd losses jump despite record revenues

Blueberry Strengthens MENA Presence with CMA Category 5 License and Dubai Office Launch

Russia probes bear attacks, as official says town under 'siege'

China prodigy wins third Games gold as North Korea weightlifters roar

Robertson tells Spurs to 'forget' past woes

China's Yu, 13, wins third Asian Games gold but has 'some regrets'

Italy police find 3 million euros stashed in mobster's house

Oil falls, stocks steady as Trump hails 'good' Iran talks

Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster

Former Mexico boss Aguirre returns to Spain with Valencia

ICC convicts C.Africa rebel leader

China swimmer, 13, seals Games hat-trick as North Korea win first gold

European stocks rise as Powell speech looms

European stocks pushed higher on Friday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, brushing aside losses in Asia as investors worried he may signal further interest rate hikes.

'Citizen scientists' battle to save historic UK river

On the banks of the River Wye on the border between England and Wales, Pat Stirling flings a plastic measuring jug tied to a rope into the water.

'Nothing' in speculation linking Salah to Saudi, says Klopp

Liverpool manager dismissed suggestions on Friday that Mohamed Salah could become the latest star name to depart European football for Saudi Arabia.

'Genuine leader' Skelton to captain Australia in final Rugby World Cup warm-up

Australia lineout coach Dan Palmer said on Friday Will Skelton was a "genuine leader" after the lock was named to captain the Wallabies for the first time in this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up with hosts France.

Greek fires rage unabated for a week

Greek firefighters struggled on Friday to contain scores of blazes stretching nationwide -- the largest fires in the European Union this year.

EU brings down the hammer on big tech as tough rules kick in

The world's major tech titans must crack down on illegal content and keep European users safe online from Friday, when far-reaching EU rules force digital firms to fall into line.

Bangladesh protests mark six years since Rohingya exodus

Thousands of Rohingya refugees rallied at camps in Bangladesh on Friday to demand their safe return to Myanmar on the sixth anniversary of the violence that drove them from their homes.

Skelton to captain Australia in final Rugby World Cup warm-up

La Rochelle lock Will Skelton will captain Australia for the first time in this weekend's Rugby World Cup warm-up with hosts France, Rugby Australia announced on Friday.

Fukushima operator says released water samples within safe limits

Seawater samples taken following the release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor showed radioactivity levels well within safe limits, operator TEPCO said on Friday.

Asian traders resume sell-off on rate fears as Powell speech looms

Asian markets sank Friday as a mini rally came to a juddering halt ahead of a keenly awaited speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later in the day, with traders increasingly worried the bank will hike interest rates further.

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