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Allies turn off Russian energy, Ukraine fears 300 dead in theatre

Allies turn off Russian energy, Ukraine fears 300 dead in theatre

The United States and EU announced Friday a new drive to wean Europe off Russian gas imports and so choke off the billions in revenues that are fuelling Moscow's ruinous war against Ukraine.

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Mancini eyes exit after Italy World Cup disaster

Mancini eyes exit after Italy World Cup disaster

Roberto Mancini's future as Italy boss is uncertain after an unimaginable play-off defeat to North Macedonia denied the team he guided to Euro 2020 glory a place at the World Cup.

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Cummins and Lyon put Australia in sight of series-clinching win

Cummins and Lyon put Australia in sight of series-clinching win

Australian captain Pat Cummins took two quick wickets to put Australia on the verge of a historic series win in the third Test against Pakistan on Friday.

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Germany moves to wean itself off Russian energy

Germany moves to wean itself off Russian energy

Germany said Friday it was drastically slashing its energy purchases from Russia amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, with oil imports to be halved by June and coal deliveries to end by the autumn.

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Hungary to hand over suspect in rugby star killing to France

Hungary to hand over suspect in rugby star killing to France

Loik Le Priol, the main suspect in the murder of former star Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu in Paris, is to be handed over to France, a Hungarian court ruled Friday.

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North Korea goes Hollywood with dramatic missile launch footage

North Korea goes Hollywood with dramatic missile launch footage

Leather jacket, sunglasses and a gigantic missile: North Korean state media announced the launch of Pyongyang's largest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile with an attempt at old school Hollywood flair on Friday.

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Giant white diamond 'The Rock' makes debut in Dubai

Giant white diamond 'The Rock' makes debut in Dubai

A giant diamond nicknamed "The Rock" went on display for the first time in Dubai on Friday ahead of an auction where it is expected to fetch up to $30 million.

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From Euro glory to World Cup disaster -- What happened to Italy?

From Euro glory to World Cup disaster -- What happened to Italy?

Italy is once again reeling after failing to reach a second straight World Cup, throwing away automatic qualification before falling to a devastating defeat in the play-offs to North Macedonia.

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Jared Leto on joining Marvel and turning into a vampire

Jared Leto on joining Marvel and turning into a vampire

Jared Leto has been a star for decades, but it's only now at 50 that he is fronting his first major blockbuster -- transforming into a vampire for new Marvel flick "Morbius".

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Qatar hits back at 'ridiculous' World Cup attack by Van Gaal

Qatar hits back at 'ridiculous' World Cup attack by Van Gaal

Qatar's top World Cup organiser has hit back at Louis van Gaal for criticising the decision to hold the event in the Gulf state, saying the Netherlands coach has failed to understand the Arab world's passion for football.

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