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JLo cancels summer tour as Affleck split rumors swirl

JLo cancels summer tour as Affleck split rumors swirl

Jennifer Lopez said Friday she was cancelling her summer tour to spend more time with her family as rumors circulate over a split with actor-husband Ben Affleck.

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England all-rounder Woakes taking time out from cricket after father's death

England all-rounder Woakes taking time out from cricket after father's death

England all-rounder Chris Woakes revealed Friday he was mourning the death of his father as he explained his recent absence from cricket.

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Hamas says Israel's Gaza ceasefire proposal 'positive'

Hamas says Israel's Gaza ceasefire proposal 'positive'

Hamas on Friday said it "considers positively" an Israeli roadmap towards a full Gaza ceasefire announced by US President Joe Biden, who urged an end to the almost eight-month war.

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France beat England, Spain win in Women's Euro qualifiers

France beat England, Spain win in Women's Euro qualifiers

France came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Newcastle in a pivotal Women's Euro 2025 qualifier on Friday, while Jenni Hermoso scored as world champions Spain won 2-0 in Denmark.

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Swiatek enjoys French Open birthday boost, Sinner, Alcaraz into last 16

Swiatek enjoys French Open birthday boost, Sinner, Alcaraz into last 16

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both powered into the second week.

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Farrell's career at Saracens ends with Premiership semi-final loss

Farrell's career at Saracens ends with Premiership semi-final loss

Owen Farrell's career at reigning champions Saracens ended with a 22-20 Premiership semi-final defeat by Northampton on Friday that kept Saints skipper Courtney Lawes in English club rugby for one last week.

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Stock markets mixed as US inflation unchanged

Stock markets mixed as US inflation unchanged

Stock markets were mixed Friday as investors digested fresh US and eurozone inflation data that could set the tone for interest rate moves by central banks.

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Irish trainer Weld rolls back the years in Epsom Oaks

Irish trainer Weld rolls back the years in Epsom Oaks

Ezeliya delivered Irish trainer Dermot Weld his second Epsom Oaks 43 years since Blue Wind triumphed and six years before Friday's winning jockey Chris Hayes was born.

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USA vow to play 'fearless cricket' in World Cup debut

USA vow to play 'fearless cricket' in World Cup debut

The USA make their debut in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Saturday and vice-captain Aaron Jones says they are determined to play a 'fearless' brand of cricket.

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Ogier leads Tanak in Rally Italia

Ogier leads Tanak in Rally Italia

Sebastien Ogier claimed two of the Rally Italia's four stages in Sardinia on Friday to lead Ott Tanak by 4.5 seconds.

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