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Decathlete Scantling and bobsledder Evans receive doping rule bans

Decathlete Scantling and bobsledder Evans receive doping rule bans

Two US Olympians were handed bans on Friday for breaching anti-doping procedures, the US Anti Doping Agency announced.

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Malaysians vote in tightly contested election

Malaysians vote in tightly contested election

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party is seeking to cement its grip on power as the country goes to the polls on Saturday, but analysts say the race is too close to call.

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Lewis named as new England women's cricket coach

Lewis named as new England women's cricket coach

Former England men's international Jon Lewis has been appointed as the new coach of the England women's team, it was announced Friday.

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US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

US Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

The US Justice Department on Friday named a former war crimes investigator as a special counsel to oversee criminal probes into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.

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Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

Justice Dept taps independent prosecutor for Trump probes

The US Justice Department on Friday named an independent prosecutor to oversee criminal investigations into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new White House run in 2024.

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Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities

Mexico weaves fashion policy to help Indigenous communities

Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities.

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US says immunity for crown prince 'nothing to do' with Saudi ties

US says immunity for crown prince 'nothing to do' with Saudi ties

The White House denied Friday it was seeking to smooth over frayed bilateral ties with Riyadh when a recent US government court filing granted immunity to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder.

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Tipuric tells Wales to lay down World Cup marker against Georgia

Tipuric tells Wales to lay down World Cup marker against Georgia

Wales captain Justin Tipuric has called on his side to produce a performance free of mistakes when they face Georgia in an Autumn Nations Series international in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Justice Dept to appoint independent prosecutor for Trump probes

Justice Dept to appoint independent prosecutor for Trump probes

US Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to appoint an independent prosecutor on Friday to oversee the criminal investigations into Donald Trump, three days after the former president announced a new run for the White House in 2024.

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White House says only Zelensky can decide on Russia peace talks

White House says only Zelensky can decide on Russia peace talks

The White House said Friday that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can decide to open peace talks with Russia, rejecting the notion that it was pressing Kyiv to negotiate.

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