Djokovic struck with bottle from stands after winning Rome opener
Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Friday.
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Musk says Tesla charger network will grow, days after layoffs
Tesla boss Elon Musk said Friday the electric vehicle manufacturer would invest over $500 million this year to install new superchargers, just days after a report of massive layoffs in this branch of the company.
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'Gave his youth for us': Hundreds mourn iconic Ukrainian soldier
In a cathedral in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya in front of hundreds of mourners, Nazary Gryntsevych's mother and girlfriend rested their heads on the side of his open coffin.
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Oscars Academy, at pivotal point, launches $500 mn fundraising drive
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday launched a $500 million fundraising drive, pegged to the upcoming centenary of the Oscars.
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Row over Israel's Eurovision slot overshadows run-up to final
Israel's qualification for the Eurovision final triggered fierce debate Friday on the eve of the showpiece event, while the Dutch contestant was mysteriously pulled from rehearsals.
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Djokovic cruises past sorry Moutet in Rome opener
Novak Djokovic got off to a winning start at the Rome Open on Friday after beating France's Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-1 and advancing to the third round.
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Chopra falls short in Doha, Bednarek blitzes before Olympics
Olympic champion javelinist Neeraj Chopra fell short at the Doha Diamond League on Friday as America's Kenny Bednarek scorched to a world-leading 19.67sec 200 metres as the Paris Olympics looms.
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Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season
Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination.
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Fresh rains pound Brazil's flood-hit south as evacuations double
The skies opened once again Friday in southern Brazil, offering little respite for those whose homes have been swallowed by floodwaters, while the number of people forced to evacuate doubled in 24 hours.
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Beach Boys' Brian Wilson placed under conservatorship
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has been placed under a conservatorship by a Los Angeles judge, following his struggles with dementia and the recent loss of his wife.
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