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Stocks grind higher on interest rate expectations

Stocks grind higher on interest rate expectations

US and European stocks mostly rose on Friday as investors continued to anticipate a drop in interest rates as inflation wanes and economies slow.

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UK unveils £11 bn windfarm investment by UAE, German firms

UK unveils £11 bn windfarm investment by UAE, German firms

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday plans by UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar and German energy giant RWE to invest up to £11 billion ($14 billion) in a giant offshore windfarm.

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Pro-Kremlin maestro Gergiev named head of Bolshoi Theatre

Pro-Kremlin maestro Gergiev named head of Bolshoi Theatre

Russia on Friday appointed notoriously pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev, a personal friend of President Vladimir Putin for decades, to lead Moscow's world famous Bolshoi Theatre.

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Author denies naming UK royals in 'racism' row

Author denies naming UK royals in 'racism' row

The author at the centre of renewed racism claims against Britain's royal family has denied naming members alleged to have asked about the skin colour of Prince Harry's son.

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Chelsea are 'own worst enemies': Pochettino

Chelsea are 'own worst enemies': Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino admits his Chelsea players have been their own worst enemies during their rocky run this season.

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Russia's Putin honoured in Andy Warhol-inspired fashion show

Russia's Putin honoured in Andy Warhol-inspired fashion show

A Russian clothes brand held a fashion show this week honouring long-time leader President Vladimir Putin by embellishing his face on Andy Warhol-inspired sweaters, in what one nationalist news outlet called an "unusual" display.

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Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes

Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes

Iran's delegation walked out and Israel's president cancelled his speech as tensions over the Gaza war spilled over at the UN COP28 climate talks in Dubai on Friday.

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Postecoglou bullish his plan will turn Tottenham into 'big club'

Postecoglou bullish his plan will turn Tottenham into 'big club'

Ange Postecoglou said he will not shy away from his principles due to the daunting task of facing Manchester City with a mounting injury list as he tries to install a change of mentality at Tottenham.

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Pfizer to rethink weight loss pill after high side effect rate

Pfizer to rethink weight loss pill after high side effect rate

US drugmaker Pfizer on Friday said it would end a clinical trial of its developmental weight loss pill after high side effect rates caused most participants to stop using it.

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Arteta trusts Arsenal's 'transition' to go one better in title race

Arteta trusts Arsenal's 'transition' to go one better in title race

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he is pleased his side have evolved from last season despite criticism that the Gunners lack the same spark.

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