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Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far

Putin-Trump summit: what we know so far

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska next Friday in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, which was triggered by Russia's February 2022 invasion.

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Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers

Australia settle on Marsh and Head as T20 openers

Australian white-ball skipper Mitchell Marsh says he will open the T20 batting with Travis Head for the foreseeable future as the team looks for stability at the top leading into next year's World Cup.

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New York declares total war on prolific rat population

New York declares total war on prolific rat population

New York is waging a war on multiple fronts to combat the near ubiquitous rats that plague city streets and the subways, leaving some residents afraid to let their children walk on sidewalks.

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 Patriots unveil statue honoring iconic quarterback Tom Brady

Patriots unveil statue honoring iconic quarterback Tom Brady

The New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady outside their Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Friday, honoring the player who guided the team to six Super Bowl titles.

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Slot's new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield

Slot's new-look Liverpool under the spotlight in Community Shield

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is relishing the rare chance to lift silverware in his side's first game of the season as the new-look Premier League champions face Crystal Palace in Sunday's Community Shield.

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Five astronauts leave space station for trip back to Earth

Five astronauts leave space station for trip back to Earth

After nearly five months onboard the International Space Station, an international crew of five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule Friday.

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Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday

Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday

US President Donald Trump said Friday he would meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in one week in Alaska, and suggested that an eventual deal between Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine could involve swapping territory.

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NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns: report

NBA to open season with blockbuster showdowns: report

Opening night of the upcoming NBA season will feature the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting Houston and a star-studded clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State, ESPN reported Friday.

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Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'

Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environmental 'devastation bill'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday vetoed some provisions of a bill that would have made it easier for companies to secure environmental permits, bowing to pressure from activist groups.

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Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'

Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'

Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, US President Donald Trump said Friday as he hosted the leaders of the South Caucasus rivals at a White House signing event.

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