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Alternate jurors to be confirmed at Trump trial

Alternate jurors to be confirmed at Trump trial

The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial will look to wrap up jury selection Friday before opening arguments start next week in a historic case being heard as the former president campaigns to win back the White House.

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Stroll quickest in China GP practice after small track-side fire

Stroll quickest in China GP practice after small track-side fire

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll was quickest in first and only practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, with championship leader Max Verstappen third.

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Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews

Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews

Around 60 doctors in Japan have accused Google Maps of ignoring vitriolic reviews of their clinics in a class-action lawsuit touted as the first of its kind.

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops

Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday -- the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year.

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O'Sullivan eyes eighth snooker world title amid more retirement talk

O'Sullivan eyes eighth snooker world title amid more retirement talk

Ronnie O'Sullivan may be the most gifted snooker player of his generation, but even the prospect of winning a modern-day record eighth world title has not stopped him from talking about retirement once again.

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Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears

Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears

Oil prices rallied and equities sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend's missile attack on Israel by Tehran.

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Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes

Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes

Iran's state media reported explosions in central Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival.

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Will Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?

Will Qatar pull out as Israel-Hamas mediator?

Qatar's warning that it was reassessing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas has raised concerns about the prospects for a ceasefire and the return of hostages.

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Migrant rescuers seek vindication after lengthy Italy case

Migrant rescuers seek vindication after lengthy Italy case

After seven years of investigations, crew members from migrant rescue ships accused by Italy of helping human traffickers in the Mediterranean hope to finally clear their names Friday.

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Arsenal, Liverpool fight to keep Premier League race alive

Arsenal, Liverpool fight to keep Premier League race alive

Arsenal have no time to dwell on their Champions League exit as they return to Premier League action this weekend with the chance to reclaim top spot.

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