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Asian markets track Wall St higher as rate hopes rise, eyes on US jobs

Asian markets track Wall St higher as rate hopes rise, eyes on US jobs

Hong Kong led another rally across Asian markets Friday thanks to a surge in tech giants, while the yen extended gains against the dollar on revived hopes for US interest rate cuts.

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China to launch first probe to return samples from Moon's far side

China to launch first probe to return samples from Moon's far side

China is set Friday to launch a probe to collect samples from the far side of the Moon, a world first as Beijing pushes ahead with an ambitious programme that aims to send a crewed lunar mission by 2030.

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Spain's fashion and beauty group Puig poised for IPO

Spain's fashion and beauty group Puig poised for IPO

The iconic Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne and Jean-Paul Gaultier labels make their market debut Friday as Spanish fashion and beauty group Puig begins trading on the Madrid stock exchange.

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Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers

Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers

Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a "cyber dome" to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe Iran.

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US election disinformation targets non-citizen voting

US election disinformation targets non-citizen voting

Illegal immigration on the US southern border is a top talking point among Republican politicians, but some are taking it a step further by promoting disinformation about non-citizens voting in the presidential election.

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Paul Auster's wife deplores reporting on US writer's death

Paul Auster's wife deplores reporting on US writer's death

The wife of US writer Paul Auster, who died due to lung cancer complications, said Thursday that her family was "robbed" of "dignity" after a friend quickly confirmed his death to media outlets.

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Red Bulls wary of Miami threat in MLS clash

Red Bulls wary of Miami threat in MLS clash

New York Red Bulls head coach Sandro Schwarz has warned his team against focusing solely on Lionel Messi as they prepare for a daunting away clash against Inter Miami on Saturday.

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F1 hopes Miami brings needed lift to drab season

F1 hopes Miami brings needed lift to drab season

With world champion Max Verstappen and Red Bull utterly dominating Formula One yet again, there is a distinct lack of tension ahead of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

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Rains, mudslides kill 29 in southern Brazil's 'worst disaster'

Rains, mudslides kill 29 in southern Brazil's 'worst disaster'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday visited the country's south where floods and mudslides caused by torrential rains have killed 29 people, with the toll expected to rise.

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Champion Sabalenka sets up Swiatek rematch in Madrid Open final

Champion Sabalenka sets up Swiatek rematch in Madrid Open final

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday.

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