Natalie Portman divorces French choreographer husband
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has divorced her French choreographer husband, US media reported Friday.
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Warmest US winter on record
This winter was the warmest ever recorded in the United States, data showed Friday -- the latest sign the world is moving towards an unprecedented era as a result of the climate crisis.
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IMF chief Georgieva says she would be "honored" to serve a 2nd term
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday that she would be "honored" to helm the Washington-based financial institution for a second five-year term if she is renominated by member states.
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Trump daughter-in-law takes senior Republican Party role
The Republican National Committee elected Donald Trump allies, including his daughter-in-law, to top leadership positions on Friday, tightening the former president's grip over the party ahead of the November election.
Read moreStock markets cautious after US jobs report
Global stocks wobbled Friday as investors digested a jobs report that failed to settle the debate about when the US Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates.
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Tear gas battle as Greek students protest university reform
Greek students clashed with police in Athens Friday as thousands protested a controversial bill on private universities, which they say will favour the rich.
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O'Mahony hails 'best' Ireland team ahead of England Six Nations clash
Peter O'Mahony believes the current Ireland team is the best of his 103-cap career but said there would be no complacency when they face England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Read moreMcNulty takes Paris-Nice lead as 'Race to the Sun' heads for snow
American Brandon McNulty took the overall lead of cycling's Paris-Nice in the scenic low Alps on Friday as his escape partner Mattias Skjelmose won hilly stage six.
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Biden to hit battleground states after feisty address
US President Joe Biden took his reelection message to a raft of key swing states Friday, buoyed by a combative, well-received State of the Union address that savaged rival Donald Trump.
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2023-24 winter warmest on record for mainland US
The 2023–24 winter season was the warmest ever recorded for the mainland United States, official data showed Friday, in the latest sign the world is moving into unprecedented territory as a result of the climate crisis.
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