Berlin culture official quits after funding cut backlash
Berlin's top culture official resigned Friday amid controversy over arts funding cuts that critics had warned would do massive damage to the capital city's famed clubs, theatres and orchestras.
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US hiring better than expected despite Trump uncertainty
US hiring slowed less than expected in April while the jobless rate remained unchanged, according to government data published Friday, as businesses navigated the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency.
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EU fine: TikTok's latest setback
The massive EU fine against TikTok on Friday marks the latest setback for the popular Chinese-owned social media platform, which has more than one billion users.
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Stocks gain on US jobs data, tariff talks hopes
Global stock markets rose on Friday as jobs data reassured investors on the US economy as did indications Beijing and Washington may begin to talk about resolving their tariff standoff.
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Barca's Ter Stegen to return from long lay-off for Valladolid trip
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start for Barcelona against Real Valladolid in La Liga on Saturday, his first appearance since September following a severe knee injury.
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US hiring slows less than expected, unemployment unchanged
US hiring slowed less than expected in April while the jobless rate remained unchanged, according to government data published Friday, as businesses navigated the early months of Donald Trump's second presidency.
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Man Utd must 'take risk' and rotate players as they target European glory: Amorim
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United must "take a risk" by rotating players as he prioritises Europa League glory over improving their woeful position in the Premier League.
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Vatican chimney installed ahead of papal conclave
Firefighters installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Friday which will emit white smoke to signal the election of a new pope as preparations proceed just five days before cardinals gather for the conclave.
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Toulouse's Ramos to miss Champions Cup semi with injury
Toulouse full-back Thomas Ramos has been ruled out of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles with a calf issue, the French club announced on Friday.
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Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026: publisher
The much-awaited release of Grand Theft Auto VI, the latest instalment of the popular video game series, has been postponed by several months to May 2026, its publisher said Friday.
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