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California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault

California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault

A California appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for rape and sexual assault, but vacated his 16-year prison term and said he must be resentenced.

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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France

Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France

Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's 4-1 World Cup defeat against France, saying it was a "no-brainer".

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Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead

Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the second round of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.

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Movie theaters are allies for streamers like us, Apple exec says

Movie theaters are allies for streamers like us, Apple exec says

Tech giant Apple views movie theaters as allies in its fight to carve out a space for its platform in the competitive streaming sector, a top company executive told AFP.

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Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash

Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.

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DR Congo must take risks to keep World Cup 'dream alive', says Desabre

DR Congo must take risks to keep World Cup 'dream alive', says Desabre

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said his side will try to "keep the dream alive" for their fans back home by progressing to the World Cup last 32.

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Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Recent swings in tech stocks are reviving fears of an AI bubble -- and some experts warn that if it pops, the fallout could be bigger than anything Wall Street has ever seen.

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Jangoo, Chase keep West Indies in touch against Sri Lanka

Jangoo, Chase keep West Indies in touch against Sri Lanka

Resolute batting by Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase kept the West Indies within reach of Sri Lanka's first innings total as the home side closed day two of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua at 271 for five.

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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive

Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway, Senegal stay alive

Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group I on Friday as Senegal kept their hopes of a last-32 spot alive with a thumping victory over Iraq.

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Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive

Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive

Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday.

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