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Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid

Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid

Spanish bank Sabadell on Friday said its board had rejected larger national rival BBVA's hostile takeover bid and urged shareholders to shun it as the clock ticked down on their final decision.

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New David Bowie museum unmasks the man behind the make up

New David Bowie museum unmasks the man behind the make up

A moving letter written by David Bowie's father and fan mail from Lady Gaga are among 90,000 items at a new London museum offering intimate insights into the man behind the Ziggy Stardust make up.

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Man Utd keeper Onana joins Trabzonspor on loan

Man Utd keeper Onana joins Trabzonspor on loan

Manchester United's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has completed a season-long loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor.

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UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback

UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback

Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government after a turbulent week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Indonesia seizes part of nickel site over forest violations

Indonesia seizes part of nickel site over forest violations

Indonesian authorities have seized a small section of the world's largest nickel mine for encroaching on forest areas without permission, authorities said Friday.

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Stocks rally into weekend with US rate cut 'seemingly locked in'

Stocks rally into weekend with US rate cut 'seemingly locked in'

Most markets extended gains Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs data all but set in stone a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

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Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive

Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive

South Africa will showcase their young backline talent while Argentina need an 80-minute performance as both teams attempt to keep their Rugby Championship title hopes alive on Saturday.

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Scrutiny on Thai zoo grows after lion attack

Scrutiny on Thai zoo grows after lion attack

A Thai zoo has temporarily closed its predator zone after lions mauled a zookeeper to death, wildlife officials said Friday, as scrutiny on the park's animal treatment intensified.

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UK economy stalls in July

UK economy stalls in July

Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government at the end of a turbulent week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Charlie Kirk's killing: what we know

Charlie Kirk's killing: what we know

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event in the western US state of Utah. Authorities had failed to locate the gunman on Thursday, more than 30 hours later.

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