UN Security Council ends Mali peacekeeping mission
The UN Security Council on Friday ended a decade-old peacekeeping mission in Mali, whose military junta has aligned with Russia and demanded the withdrawal of the international force battling jihadists.
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Stocks rise as Apple tops $3 tn mark, inflation eases
Stocks jumped on Friday as Apple climbed above $3 trillion in market value for the first time since early 2022 and data showed inflation cooling in the United States and Europe.
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Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89
Alan Arkin, the "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Argo" actor known for his wry wit and improvisation skills, has died aged 89, according to his sons.
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Hong Kong unlicensed pro-democracy radio station goes off-air
A Hong Kong radio station that has aired pro-democracy shows without a licence for nearly 18 years held its last broadcast on Friday, citing difficulties operating in a "dangerous" political landscape.
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'Bazball' under fire as England crumble in Ashes
England's commitment to 'Bazball' is testing the patience of former players and fans after another careless batting display left their Ashes hopes hanging by a thread.
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Iraqis in new protest near Sweden embassy over Koran burning
Several thousand Iraqis gathered near the Swedish embassy in Baghdad Friday for a second day of protests against a Koran burning outside a Stockholm mosque that outraged Muslims around the world.
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WTA evaluating 'challenging' issue of tennis in Saudi Arabia
Women's Tennis Association chief executive Steve Simon says his organisation are evaluating the "challenging topic" of taking the sport to Saudi Arabia.
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Khawaja adds to England's Ashes agony after Starc strikes in 2nd Test
Usman Khawaja dug in as Australia strengthened their grip on the second Ashes Test after Mitchell Starc sparked an England collapse at Lord's on Friday.
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Verstappen fastest in Austrian GP practice
Runaway leader and defending double world champion Max Verstappen dominated the only practice session on Friday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday.
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Kenya's president to get pay hike as economy suffers
Kenya's president, his deputy and other state officials are set to receive pay rises despite citizens facing deep economic hardship and higher taxes, according to a government document seen by AFP Friday.
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