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Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: US media

Ex-Canadian Olympian turned drug lord arrested: US media

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been taken into custody, US media reported on Friday.

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A look back at Ukraine war talks

A look back at Ukraine war talks

Ukrainian, Russian and US officials meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Ukraine war.

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France trolls US, Russia misinformation on X

France trolls US, Russia misinformation on X

When top US diplomat Marco Rubio criticised European culture on X this week, a team at the French foreign ministry was swift to hit back online.

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Carrick keen for Man Utd to build around 'quality' Mainoo

Carrick keen for Man Utd to build around 'quality' Mainoo

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick believes Kobbie Mainoo has the quality and character to become a key player for the club after a frustrating spell during Ruben Amorim's reign.

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Danish PM visits Greenland for talks after Trump climbdown

Danish PM visits Greenland for talks after Trump climbdown

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived Friday in Nuuk for talks with her Greenlandic counterpart after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize the Arctic island and agree to negotiations.

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Reed seizes halfway lead at Dubai Desert Classic

Reed seizes halfway lead at Dubai Desert Classic

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed powered into a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a bogey-free 66.

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Europeans among 150 IS detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq

Europeans among 150 IS detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq

Europeans were among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred this week by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to Iraq, whose premier urged EU countries to repatriate their nationals.

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UN expert urges world to reject Myanmar 'sham' election

UN expert urges world to reject Myanmar 'sham' election

The world must utterly reject the outcome of this weekend's final round of "sham" elections in Myanmar, the United Nations' special rapporteur on the country said Friday.

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Sarajevo reels under 'extreme' pollution,  alert issued

Sarajevo reels under 'extreme' pollution, alert issued

Sarajevo had the worst air quality of any major city in the world for a second straight day Friday, data showed, as Bosnian authorities issued an alert for the choked capital.

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Williams to miss opening F1 test due to car delays

Williams to miss opening F1 test due to car delays

Williams' preparations for the 2026 Formula One season have been dealt a significant blow after conceding defeat in having their car ready for next week's first testing session in Barcelona.

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