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Judge pauses construction of border project in Texas national park

Judge pauses construction of border project in Texas national park

A US federal judge on Friday issued an emergency injunction blocking President Donald Trump's administration from restarting border barrier and road construction across the Big Bend region in Texas.

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France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidane's first home game since being appointed coach of Les Bleus.

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Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0, while France were held 1-1 by Italy in the Nations League on Friday.

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Ohtani shaking off injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season

Ohtani shaking off injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect superstar Shohei Ohtani to be nearing full strength when they take on the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series with an eye on a third straight World Series title.

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US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes climate case

US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes climate case

The US Supreme Court hears a climate case Monday that could upend dozens of lawsuits aimed at making polluters pay for their role in global warming and allegedly deceiving the public about the dangers of fossil fuels.

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Sea levels to rise in California as coastal wave surges up west coast

Sea levels to rise in California as coastal wave surges up west coast

Sea levels in California are set to rise by as much as a foot (30 centimeters) in the coming days as an enormous wave washes up the US West Coast.

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Trump expected to name intel chief Clayton as AI czar: reports

Trump expected to name intel chief Clayton as AI czar: reports

President Donald Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, the US director of national intelligence, as the White House's new AI czar, CNN and other US media reported Friday.

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Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme

Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme

Argentine President Javier Milei's government said Friday that the country would offer citizenship to foreigners who invest at least $350,000 in the country.

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Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong

Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat outsider Bu Yunchaokete 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 in the second round of the China Open on Friday in Beijing.

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King Charles to evoke colonial 'darkest days' on Caribbean tour

King Charles to evoke colonial 'darkest days' on Caribbean tour

King Charles III will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Friday.

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