Stocks gain on AI optimism, US rate-cut hopes
Stock markets mostly rose Friday driven by investor optimism over AI and US rate-cut hopes, which overshadowed concerns about a government shutdown dragging on.
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France captain Dupont bemoans 'restrictive' Top 14 salary cap
France captain Antoine Dupont has launched a broadside at French rugby bosses, claiming that salary cap controls in the Top 14 are "too invasive" for the players.
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Maresca denies Chelsea 'discipline problem' after spate of red cards
Enzo Maresca said Friday he does not believe his Chelsea team have a "discipline problem" following a spate of red cards as he prepares for the visit of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
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Aston Martin's Alonso quickest in first practice for Singapore GP
Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso was fastest in first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc second and Red Bull's Max Verstappen third.
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Read moreMunich airport closure 'wake-up call' over drone danger: govt
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Friday that the temporary closure of Munich airport after drone sightings was a "wake-up call" about the threat from drones, which have caused a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.
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EU-member Luxembourg enthrones monarch, drawing hundreds
Hundreds of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg Friday to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU nation.
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Bellingham left out of England squad for October games
Jude Bellingham was a notable omission from Thomas Tuchel's England squad announced on Friday for this month's double-header against Wales and Latvia.
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Sarah Mullally appointed first woman to lead Church of England
Sarah Mullally was on Friday named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England -- which can trace its origins to the Roman empire -- and the global Anglican community.
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Carrefour name disappears from Arab stores as Israel boycotters claim victory
The Carrefour name has disappeared from storefronts in some Arab countries, with pro-Palestinian shoppers and activists hailing the shift as a victory for their boycott of brands perceived as being linked to Israel.
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