UK cost-of-living crisis unmoved by queen's death
Many things are on pause while Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth II, but the concerns of shoppers at a popular London market highlighted that the cost-of-living crisis was not among them.
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'Like a waterfall': Italy storms kill 10, spark climate debate
At least 10 people died and four were missing after heavy rain sparked major flooding in central Italy, pushing the issue of climate change up the agenda the week before elections.
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Djokovic leads Federer tributes as Swiss great prepares to quit the court
Novak Djokovic paid a warm tribute to his rival Roger Federer on Friday after the Swiss tennis great's announcement that he will retire after the Laver Cup this month.
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King Charles welcomed in Wales as long London queue hits limit
Crowds cheered for King Charles III in Wales on Friday though some voiced protest against his ascent to the throne, as footballing royalty David Beckham joined a miles-long queue to mourn the late queen in London.
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Xi, Putin look to challenge world order at regional summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping looked to rally Asian leaders behind a new "international order" as they met Friday for a summit aimed at challenging Western influence.
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'Exceptional' Haaland can get even better, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has described Erling Haaland as the "perfect person" to manage but says the prolific Manchester City striker can get even better.
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US, S.Africa leaders vow cooperation after Ukraine discord
The leaders of South Africa and the United States called Friday for close cooperation on health, security and climate, as President Joe Biden puts a new focus on African powers after their reluctance to take on Russia.
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Sierra Leone delays full switchover to new currency
Sierra Leone is to delay the phaseout of its old currency until next spring, the central bank said.
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Disastrous troop management compounds Russia's missteps
Wars are planned in offices but fought on the ground, and the Russian army's strategic errors in the Ukraine war point in particular to insufficient oversight of its rank-and-file fighters.
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Stocks extend losses on recession fears
Stock markets fell further on Friday as weak UK retail sales data and a dire warning from global shipping giant FedEx fuelled fears of recession.
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