Elon Musk all-in for Trump as Moscow denies secret Putin talks
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man and an avid supporter of Donald Trump, was plunged into new controversy on Friday after a report that he is in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Covid lessons learned? UN summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans
The Covid-19 and Ebola outbreaks brought into stark relief the harms that can come to humans if we interfere too much with nature, placing ourselves in contact with animals carrying unknown pathogens.
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Borthwick unveils new contracts for leading England players
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick announced Friday that 17 players had been awarded enhanced "Elite Player Squad" (EPS) contracts, giving him greater control over his top stars.
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Sexual assault scandal rocks Spain's 'most feminist' govt
A sex scandal rocking the junior coalition partner of Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has embarrassed a government that has prioritised gender equality and the fight against sexual violence.
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France must make 'credible' progress on deficit: finance minister
France must take "credible" steps to tackle its high deficit, its new finance minister said Thursday, shortly before a major credit ratings agency gives its verdict on the country's sovereign debt.
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Stock markets diverge going into weekend
Global stock markets diverged Friday in an end to a week's trading dominated by earnings updates and bond yield worries.
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BHP, Vale agree to pay $30bn compensation for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giants BHP and Vale on Friday signed a deal with Brazil's government to pay nearly $30 billion in compensation for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered the country's worst environmental disaster.
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Verstappen says 'definitely' his intention to remain at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has told AFP it is "definitely" his intention to remain at Red Bull until 2028 despite a turbulent season on and off the track.
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Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasico
Kylian Mbappe's start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday's La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.
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A monumental dump and Obama the rapper: an offbeat US campaign week
A sarcastic monument is dumped in Washington, Barack Obama shows off his rapping skills, and a bakery says cookies can predict the election outcome.
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