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'Not the moment': French protests stall landmark UK royal visit

'Not the moment': French protests stall landmark UK royal visit

It was meant to be Charles III's first major foray on the international stage as king, a prestigious celebration of historic cross-Channel relations before he is officially crowned in May.

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Japan's Sakamoto retains world figure skating title

Japan's Sakamoto retains world figure skating title

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto gave a masterful performance to retain her figure skating world title on Friday in front of a rapturous home crowd.

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Unrest in France prompts postponement of King Charles III visit

Unrest in France prompts postponement of King Charles III visit

Violent demonstrations against pension reform in France led to the postponement Friday of King Charles III's trip to the country, highlighting the growing security and political problems faced by President Emmanuel Macron.

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Man City's Robertson becomes third generation of family to play for Australia

Man City's Robertson becomes third generation of family to play for Australia

Manchester City's Alex Robertson became the third generation of his family to play for Australia Friday as the Socceroos ensured new Ecuador coach Felix Sanchez got his reign off to a losing start.

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Montenegro charges crypto fugitive Do Kwon with forgery

Montenegro charges crypto fugitive Do Kwon with forgery

Montenegro on Friday charged fugitive cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon with forgery, with the South Korean expected to appear in court for extradition proceedings.

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European bank shares slump as contagion fears reignite

European bank shares slump as contagion fears reignite

European bank shares slumped Friday, sending stock markets tanking as contagion fears erupted once more after a raft of global interest rate hikes.

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Bayern set to tap ex-Chelsea coach Tuchel

Bayern set to tap ex-Chelsea coach Tuchel

Bayern Munich were poised Friday to announce that they have sacked coach Julian Nagelsmann, replacing him with former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel just days before crucial Champions League and Bundesliga games next month.

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US skaters still waiting for Beijing Olympics medals more than year on

US skaters still waiting for Beijing Olympics medals more than year on

The American figure skating team are still waiting for their Beijing Olympics medals over a year later and ice dancer Evan Bates said Friday that it hurt to miss an "irreplaceable" moment.

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Robertson celebrates All Blacks appointment with Crusaders win

Robertson celebrates All Blacks appointment with Crusaders win

Scott 'Razor' Robertson celebrated his appointment as the next All Blacks coach by guiding the Canterbury Crusaders to snap the ACT Brumbies' four-match winning start to the Super Rugby Pacific season Friday.

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Markets reverse after recent gains as bank fears linger

Markets reverse after recent gains as bank fears linger

Stock markets dipped Friday after a broadly healthy week, as lingering concerns about the banking sector played against hopes that central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle.

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