Sri Lanka and Pakistan share spoils in washed out World Cup clash
A torrential downpour once again called the tune in Colombo as the Women's Cricket World Cup fixture between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was abandoned after just 4.2 overs on Friday.
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Trump ends all Canada trade talks over 'fake' tariff ad
US President Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, as Prime Minister Mark Carney sought to downplay the sudden rupture.
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World champion Liu leads at skating's Cup of China
US world figure skating champion Alysa Liu dazzled at the Cup of China to lead the women's field after Friday's short programme in Chongqing.
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Gaza risks 'lost generation' due to ruined schools: UN official
With Gaza's education system shattered by two years of gruelling war, UNICEF's regional director says he fears for a "lost generation" of children wandering ruined streets with nothing to do.
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Guardiola takes aim at critics after Man City surge
Pep Guardiola on Friday criticised pundits and former players for rushing to judgement after Manchester City's poor start to the season as he targets the Premier League summit.
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Stocks rise on US inflation data, US-China trade hopes
Stock markets broadly advanced Friday after US inflation data bolstered expectations the Federal Reserve would again cut interest rates next week, with fresh optimism over US-China trade relations further boosting confidence.
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Spain probes steelmaker for alleged trading with Israeli arms firm
Spain's top criminal court said Friday it had opened an investigation into executives at steelmaker Sidenor for alleged complicity in crimes against humanity or genocide for trading with an Israeli arms company.
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Newcastle's Howe swerves Slot's 'smaller club' jibe over Isak transfer
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe swerved a row with Arne Slot on Friday after his Liverpool counterpart referred to Newcastle as a "smaller club" when discussing Alexander Isak's transfer to Anfield.
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US September consumer inflation rose less than expected, delayed data shows
US consumer inflation continued to heat up last month, but by less than expected, according to official data published nine days late on Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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Rubio seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope Friday of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza and said Israel, which opposes including Turkey, could veto participants.
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