Military spending pushes Russian economic growth up
Russia's economy grew 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, official statistics published Friday showed, as President Vladimir Putin denied military spending on his Ukraine offensive was reaching unsustainable levels.
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Djokovic takes Geneva wild card to halt slump
World number one Novak Djokovic has taken a wild card to play in the Geneva ATP tournament next week in a bid to rescue an alarming dip in form ahead of his French Open title defence.
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'Historic': Saudi stages first swimwear fashion show
Saudi Arabia held its first fashion show featuring swimsuit models on Friday, an envelope-pushing step in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes.
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For Taiwan shoppers, China's malls only a ferry ride away
With suitcases and packages stuffed with food, alcohol and construction materials, Taiwanese shoppers make their way towards a ferry in the Chinese city of Xiamen bound for the Taipei-administered island of Kinmen.
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Anger in Peru over decree describing transsexuality as 'mental disorder'
The Peruvian government is under fire from LGBTQ+ groups which have called a protest Friday against a new decree listing transsexualism as a "mental disorder."
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Five things to know about future Anfield boss Arne Slot
Arne Slot, the Feyenoord coach who confirmed Friday he would be leading Liverpool from next season, is known as a passionate leader who gets the most out of his player and demands a strong work ethic.
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Leclerc shines on bright day in the sun for Ferrari at Imola
Charles Leclerc shone in the sunshine as he completed a double top for Ferrari on Friday, dominating both free practice sessions ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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Zverev equals Becker record to reach Rome Open final
Germany's Alexander Zverev equalled compatriot Boris Becker's record by reaching an 11th Masters final on Friday when he ended the Rome Open giant-killing run of Alejandro Tabilo.
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'Get out now': Kharkiv region evacuees wait for stranded relatives
Nina Kozyr looked around the courtyard of the evacuation centre in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, hoping for news of her parents.
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Boeing shareholders back outgoing CEO pay deal despite safety woes
Boeing shareholders voted Friday to back outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun's pay deal and reelection to the board, in an endorsement of company leadership as it faces heavy scrutiny over safety problems.
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