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French leader goes green to woo Pacific islands

French leader goes green to woo Pacific islands

France's President Emmanuel Macron stripped off his suit jacket Friday to wander the wild forests of Papua New Guinea on a green-tinted charm offensive in the South Pacific.

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British Airways parent IAG flies back to profit

British Airways parent IAG flies back to profit

IAG, parent of British Airways, said Friday it returned to first-half profit as the aviation sector recovers from the Covid pandemic despite inflation lifting company costs and ticket prices.

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Ethiopian Airlines facing 'real challenges' despite Covid success

Ethiopian Airlines facing 'real challenges' despite Covid success

Ethiopian Airlines successfully weathered the Covid pandemic by shifting its strategy, but Africa's only profitable carrier still faces "real challenges" in sourcing parts and staying competitive at a time of inflation, its CEO told AFP.

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2CV classic car meet gets show on the road

2CV classic car meet gets show on the road

Around 5,000 Citroen 2CVs from across the globe are tootling into the Swiss countryside this week for a mass gathering celebrating the instantly recognisable French classic car.

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Jones says struggling Wallabies can 'shock' All Blacks

Jones says struggling Wallabies can 'shock' All Blacks

Eddie Jones has tipped the struggling Wallabies to "shock" fans and upset the All Blacks on Saturday, but co-skipper James Slipper admits the odds are stacked against them.

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'Silk of peace' weaves new bonds in post-quake Turkey

'Silk of peace' weaves new bonds in post-quake Turkey

Nearly all the workers lost their houses, the accountant and vet disappeared along with their families, but after the deadly earthquake that devastated Turkey's Hatay province, "the silk of peace" is helping make new connections.

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Chip giant TSMC determined to 'keep roots in Taiwan': CEO

Chip giant TSMC determined to 'keep roots in Taiwan': CEO

Chip giant TSMC said it is determined to "keep its roots in Taiwan", as it launched a massive new research and development facility in the northern city of Hsinchu on Friday.

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World Cup win would help fight for better treatment: Jamaica's Swaby

World Cup win would help fight for better treatment: Jamaica's Swaby

Jamaican defender Allyson Swaby said Friday that a first World Cup win would send a message to the country's football bosses that the women's team deserve better treatment.

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Sweden won't back down against 'physical' Italy at Women's World Cup

Sweden won't back down against 'physical' Italy at Women's World Cup

Captain Kosovare Asllani warned her Sweden team won't back down in the face of Italy's physical approach when the two unbeaten sides clash at the Women's World Cup on Saturday.

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Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' in controlling bond yields

Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' in controlling bond yields

The Bank of Japan on Friday eased its grip on its ultra-loose monetary policy in a small step towards normalisation as inflation accelerates and the yen comes under pressure against other major currencies.

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