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Advocate calls for coordinated support for children facing trafficking

Civil rights advocate William Bill Tucker dies aged 98

US Treasury order targets bank transfers linked to crypto exchange MEXC

Godzilla Minus Zero sets foreign-language box-office opening record

Eagles record six sacks as rushing attack struggles against Giants

Villeneuve teases James Bond casting at Los Angeles museum gala

Thames Water seeks to delay £12bn in debt repayments

Nottinghamshire launches specialist rural crime policing team

Newark boxing gym expands alternative education programme

Rail journey offers a slower route to a Berlin city break

Arsenal control title race as Manchester United fall into bottom three

Business owner earning £6,000 a month tackles £70,000 debt

Suspected Krakow gunman dies after attack that killed six

Nvidia chief faces inquiry after disclosing affair with suspected Chinese agent

Alonso warns against overconfidence before Madrid derby

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his side against overconfidence ahead of Saturday's visit to face city rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Fritz says path to Grand Slam glory goes through Alcaraz, Sinner

Taylor Fritz said Friday he expects Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to continue dominating Grand Slams but he "can't count on them not being there" if he wants to win one.

Bagnaia and Pennetta among first Winter Olympic torch carriers: organisers

Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia and former tennis US Open winner Flavia Pennetta will be among the first people to carry the Olympic torch for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Games, organisers said on Friday.

Ryder Cup begins in electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black

Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau blasted the opening tee shots as the 45th Ryder Cup between the United States and Europe began Friday in an electric atmosphere at Bethpage Black.

UK to launch digital ID scheme to curb illegal migration

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans for a new nationwide digital ID in a bid to curb illegal migration, but the move faces strong opposition in a country that has long resisted identity cards.

Stocks diverge as traders weigh US inflation, Trump pharma tariff

European stocks rose Friday after losses in Asia, as traders awaited key US inflation data and digested President Donald Trump's fresh tariffs set to impact pharmaceuticals and other sectors.

Chelsea's Palmer sidelined with groin injury

Cole Palmer will likely be out of action until after next month's international break to give the Chelsea midfielder time to shake off a groin problem, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

I.Coast historic beachside town boasts new modern art museum

A new contemporary art museum has opened in Ivory Coast's UNESCO-listed beachside town of Grand-Bassam in a building that is a remnant of its colonial past.

PSG captain Marquinhos out with thigh injury

Club captain Marquinhos has joined the growing list of big-name absentees for Paris Saint-Germain after suffering a thigh issue, the European champions announced on Friday.

UK court drops terror charge against Kneecap rapper

A UK court on Friday threw out a terrorism charge against a Northern Irish singer from the punk rap group Kneecap which had provoked an outcry among their fans.

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