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French schools must be protected from teenager violence: Macron

French schools must be protected from teenager violence: Macron

France's President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that schools should be protected from "a form of uninhibited violence" among some youths, after two violent assaults against teenagers in recent days.

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Cycling 'still killing people' says angry union boss

Cycling 'still killing people' says angry union boss

The president of French professional cyclists' union (UNCP) on Thursday called on the UCI, the world governing body, to take "responsibility" for making the sport a safer place.

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UN rights council demands halt of arms sales to Israel

UN rights council demands halt of arms sales to Israel

The UN Human Rights Council on Friday demanded a halt in all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of "genocide" in its war in Gaza, which has killed more than 33,000 people.

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Howe confident Newcastle can keep star names

Howe confident Newcastle can keep star names

Eddie Howe is confident the scale of Newcastle's ambition can keep the club's sought-after big names such as Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes at St James' Park.

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Italy's Menoncello voted best Six Nations player

Italy's Menoncello voted best Six Nations player

Italy's Tommaso Menoncello was Friday named Six Nations player of the championship after claiming a third of the 146,000 fan votes.

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EU vows 270mn euros for Armenia amid Russia tensions

EU vows 270mn euros for Armenia amid Russia tensions

The European Union on Friday pledged a 270-million-euro ($290 million) financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble.

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AI a 'game changer' but company execs not ready: survey

AI a 'game changer' but company execs not ready: survey

A majority of corporate executives across leading economies believe artificial intelligence will be a "game changer" for their industry but admit their leadership teams lack the knowledge to understand AI's risks and rewards, a study showed Friday.

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Ukraine claims Russian planes destroyed in overnight drone attack

Ukraine claims Russian planes destroyed in overnight drone attack

Ukraine said Friday that it had destroyed at least six Russian military planes at a Russian airbase, as the head of an eastern Ukrainian town said it was under "constant fire" by advancing Russian troops.

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Iran pays homage to Guards killed in Syria strike, vows revenge

Iran pays homage to Guards killed in Syria strike, vows revenge

Thousands of people chanted against Israel and the United States at Friday's funeral for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria, which Iran blamed on Israel.

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Vingegaard suffered lung damage in crash

Vingegaard suffered lung damage in crash

Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard suffered lung damage during a horrific mass crash in the Tour of the Basque Country race, his team said Friday.

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