US environment agency axes nearly a quarter of workforce
The US Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it was moving ahead with plans to axe its workforce by more than 3,700 employees, as part of sweeping government cuts under President Donald Trump's second term.
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Pacquiao, Barrios make weights for Vegas showdown
Filipino star Manny Pacquiao comfortably made the weight for his comeback world title fight against Mario Barrios on Friday, tipping the scales at just under the 147-pound welterweight limit.
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Spain see off spirited Swiss to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals
Spain reached the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday after battling past Switzerland 2-0 as the world champions continued their bid for a first-ever European crown.
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Lowry accepted 2-shot British Open penalty over fear of 'cheat' backlash
Shane Lowry said he feared a social media backlash if he did not accept a two-stroke penalty at the British Open on Friday.
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Moldova ex-minister charged in Interpol corruption case
A former justice minister from Moldova was on Friday charged in France over accusations he deleted Interpol alerts for the arrest of wanted fugitives, a source close to the matter told AFP.
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Canada wildfires burn area the size of Croatia
Canada's wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons.
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Dubois says victory over Usyk would put him among boxing greats
Daniel Dubois believes winning his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk would put him among boxing's elite.
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Fitzpatrick happy for 'Tiger-like' Scheffler to assume British Open pressure
Matt Fitzpatrick is hoping to sneak under the radar playing alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler in Saturday's final group at the British Open as he aims to end the long wait for an English winner of the Claret Jug.
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Venezuela receives 7 kids left behind in US after parents deported
Venezuela on Friday received seven children who had been left behind in the United States after their parents were deported by the Donald Trump administration.
Read moreImperious Scheffler surges into British Open halfway lead
Scottie Scheffler ignited his bid for a maiden British Open title by surging through the field to take a one-shot lead after the second round at Royal Portrush on Friday.
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