G7, EU agree oil price cap to reduce Russia war funding
The G7 and EU on Friday agreed a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil in an attempt to deny the Kremlin of war resources, as President Vladimir Putin said more strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure were "inevitable".
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Switzerland edge Serbia in feisty clash to reach World Cup last 16
Switzerland booked a last-16 showdown with Portugal at the World Cup on Friday after a 3-2 win over Serbia in a bad-tempered match secured them second place in Group G.
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South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash
Last-gasp South Korea reached the World Cup knockout phase in dramatic fashion on Friday to set up a last-16 match against mighty Brazil as Switzerland edged a bad-tempered encounter with Serbia to progress.
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US, Brazil plan Biden-Lula meeting in Washington
Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and US officials said Friday he is planning to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House, likely before taking office on January 1.
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Weinstein jury mulls verdict in Hollywood rapes case
Jurors in Los Angeles began deciding the fate of Harvey Weinstein on Friday, weighing rape and sex abuse charges that could see the former Hollywood titan jailed for the rest of his life.
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Goggia wins first downhill of season at Lake Louise
Reigning World Cup downhill champion Sofia Goggia won the opening speed event of the 2022-23 season on Friday, edging Olympic gold medallist Corinne Suter in a downhill thriller at Lake Louise, Canada.
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Defending champ Hovland leads wind-whipped Hero World Challenge
Defending champion Viktor Hovland fired an eagle and four birdies in a two-under par 70 on Friday to take a one-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
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Suspect charged with murder in shooting of rapper Takeoff
Houston police said Friday they arrested and charged with murder a man suspected in the killing of rapper Takeoff, a member of the influential hip hop group Migos, who was fatally shot last month.
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Biden, Prince William meet in chilly Boston
US President Joe Biden met briefly Friday with Britain's Prince William in Boston where the two quickly hit on the most British of conversation topics -- the bad weather.
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EU strikes oil price cap deal to starve Russia war machine of funds
The EU on Friday joined the G7 in agreeing a cap on the price of Russian oil to starve the Kremlin of resources for its Ukraine war, as President Vladimir Putin said strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure were "inevitable".
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