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France skipper Dupont says All Blacks 'back to their best'

France skipper Dupont says All Blacks 'back to their best'

France captain Antoine Dupont believes "legendary" New Zealand have returned to their best ahead of the teams' clash on Saturday.

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Trump pressures US Senate with divisive cabinet picks

Trump pressures US Senate with divisive cabinet picks

Questions -- and, for some, outrage -- intensified over several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks Friday, as Washington awaits announcements for more major positions including head of the FBI and Treasury.

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Bagnaia strikes late in Barcelona practice to edge title rival Martin

Bagnaia strikes late in Barcelona practice to edge title rival Martin

Francesco Bagnaia struck the first psychological blow when he put up the fastest practice time Friday at the start of the final weekend of his MotoGP title showdown with Jorge Martin.

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High-ball hero Steward ready to 'front up' against South Africa

High-ball hero Steward ready to 'front up' against South Africa

Freddie Steward says there is more to his game than being good under the high ball but understands that is why he is back in the England side to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.

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Leader of Spain flood region admits 'mistakes'

Leader of Spain flood region admits 'mistakes'

The head of the Spanish region devastated by the country's deadliest floods in decades admitted to "mistakes" and apologised on Friday but rebuffed calls for his resignation.

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Swiatek, Linette take Poland past Spain into BJK Cup quarter-finals

Swiatek, Linette take Poland past Spain into BJK Cup quarter-finals

World number two Iga Swiatek defeated Paula Badosa 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 to take Poland into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals on Friday with a 2-0 victory over hosts Spain.

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Leftist voices seek to be heard at Rio's G20 summit

Leftist voices seek to be heard at Rio's G20 summit

Che Guevara stares out from a printed t-shirt worn by Miguel Hernandez as he walks through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, where left-wing activists hope to make their voices heard at an upcoming G20 summit.

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Wales coach Jenkins urges players to 'get back on the horse'

Wales coach Jenkins urges players to 'get back on the horse'

Wales players need to unshackle themselves and "get back on the horse" when they take on Australia on Sunday, according to assistant coach Neil Jenkins.

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Zverev reaches ATP Finals last four, Alcaraz out

Zverev reaches ATP Finals last four, Alcaraz out

Alexander Zverev secured a spot in the last four of the ATP Finals on Friday with 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz whose campaign at the season-ending event ended at the group stage.

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Boeing strike will hurt Ethiopian Airlines growth: CEO

Boeing strike will hurt Ethiopian Airlines growth: CEO

Africa's biggest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, is feeling the effects of a bitter seven-week strike at plane maker Boeing, its chief executive told AFP on Friday, warning that consequences could stretch into the longterm.

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