Latin America's right-wing swing looms large over nature summit
Brazil's presidential election is looming large over the UN's COP17 nature summit in Armenia as a wave of right-wing victories in Latin America has raised concerns over the fate of environmental progress in the biodiverse region.
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Mekies hails Verstappen as Red Bull's driving force amid revival
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies told AFP Max Verstappen remains the cornerstone of the team's ambitions, hailing the four-time world champion as the driving force behind their bid to return to winning ways.
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European, Mideast foreign ministers hold talks in Istanbul
Foreign ministers from eight European and Middle Eastern countries are set to meet in Istanbul on Friday in an unprecedented format for talks on the Strait of Hormuz and crises across the Middle East.
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Tanker with Russian diesel heads to New York under Trump deal
A tanker filled with Russian diesel is headed for New York, maritime trackers and the Kremlin confirmed Friday, after the United States eased sanctions in a deal that shocked Ukraine and its European allies.
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World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir suspended for doping: AIU
In a fresh hammer blow for Kenyan athletics, world marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Friday.
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New centre puts focus on Portuguese dictator Salazar's legacy
A centre devoted to the study of Portugal's 20th-century dictator Antonio Salazar opened in his home village on Friday after two decades of disputes.
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Romania blames Russia for new deadly attack on ship
Romania said Friday one sailor had died and three were missing after a ship was struck by a drone and sank in the latest attack in the Black Sea that President Nicusor Dan blamed on Russia.
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Oil nears $115 with stocks mixed on earnings, AI
Oil prices traded at five-month highs Friday, with benchmark crude contract Brent North Sea near $115 a barrel, as the Middle East conflict raged on.
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Waze rejects Malaysia's data security claims after civil servant ban
Navigation app Waze rejected on Friday Malaysia's allegations that it could exploit users' personal data, after the country banned civil servants from using the app over its Israeli links.
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Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turn
The head of Asian football on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president, weeks after stinging criticism over his aborted World Cup selloff plan.
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