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US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance

US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance

A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran's response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict.

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German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs

German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs

Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German luxury auto manufacturer.

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Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight

Nuno not focused on own future during West Ham relegation fight

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo said his own future was not on his mind as he battles to save the club from relegation.

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US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April

US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April

US employment rose more than expected in April while the unemployment rate remained steady, according to government data released Friday, with the world's largest economy firming recent labor market gains though analysts warned of underlying weakness.

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Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen

Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen

Hundreds of fishermen in an Indonesian coastal town on the island of Java have been forced to stop going out to sea and told AFP their livelihoods are at risk due to soaring fuel prices.

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US expecting Iran response on deal despite naval clash

US expecting Iran response on deal despite naval clash

The United States was awaiting Iran's response to its latest proposed peace deal on Friday, after both sides accused the other of triggering an overnight clash that rattled markets and revived fears of a return to fighting.

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Stocks diverge, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

Stocks diverge, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes

Stock markets diverged and oil prices steadied Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.

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Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash

Arteta calls for Arsenal focus on 'huge' West Ham clash

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must re-focus for Sunday's "huge" Premier League clash at West Ham after the emotional high of reaching the Champions League final.

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EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom

EU opens door to using US jet fuel as shortages loom

How big is the jet fuel threat to Europe's summer holidays? The EU says it is not facing shortages yet, but it is readying for the worst -- and weighing options including using US kerosene as a back-up.

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Bournemouth drop Jimenez as they probe social media posts

Bournemouth drop Jimenez as they probe social media posts

Bournemouth have dropped Alex Jimenez from their squad and launched an investigation into the alleged social media conduct of the defender.

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