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Two broken threads on Bayeux Tapestry, no major damage: French minister

Two broken threads on Bayeux Tapestry, no major damage: French minister

Two broken threads were observed on the Bayeux Tapestry after the centuries-old artefact was transported to London, but it was more or less "in the same state", France's culture minister said Friday.

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Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after shake-up

Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after shake-up

Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar "chaos" with a much-improved showing against England in next week's third and final Test in Birmingham.

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Bosnian Serb war criminal to be buried Monday, amid EU backlash

Bosnian Serb war criminal to be buried Monday, amid EU backlash

War criminal Ratko Mladic will be buried in Belgrade next week, his son told media Friday, as a European Union official cancelled a visit to Serbia over the "glorification" of the former Bosnian Serb military leader.

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Julio Iglesias faces new abuse complaint

Julio Iglesias faces new abuse complaint

Two women ex-employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed another complaint against him for alleged sexual abuse and forced labour, the advocacy group representing them said on Friday, insisting Spain had jurisdiction to investigate.

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Walter made improper deal with Magic after buying Dodgers: report

Walter made improper deal with Magic after buying Dodgers: report

Billionaire Mark Walter made an improper deal with business partner Earvin "Magic" Johnson after getting the NBA legend's help in purchasing baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a report on Friday.

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CoinRabbit Wins “Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026” Award from International Business Magazine

CoinRabbit Wins “Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026” Award from International Business Magazine

CoinRabbit has been named Best Crypto Lending Platform 2026 by International Business Magazine, highlighting a lending product that has issued more than $1.45 billion in loans since 2020.

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Judge declares mistrial in US infanticide case but puts ruling on hold

Judge declares mistrial in US infanticide case but puts ruling on hold

A judge declared a mistrial on Friday in the high-profile case of an American woman who killed her three children but put his decision on hold to allow the defense to appeal the decision.

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Moyes voices disappointment with Everton's threadbare squad

Moyes voices disappointment with Everton's threadbare squad

Everton boss David Moyes expressed his disappointment at being left with a threadbare squad in the final days of the transfer window but is hopeful the Toffees have enough to avoid a relegation battle.

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Argentina ordered to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector's heir

Argentina ordered to return Nazi-looted painting to Jewish collector's heir

Argentina must return an 18th-century painting stolen by Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art collector to the rightful owner's heir, a judge ruled Friday.

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Russell tops second practice to beat Ferrari and Antonelli in Italy

Russell tops second practice to beat Ferrari and Antonelli in Italy

George Russell bounced back to beat his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and both Ferraris on their home turf on Friday when he topped the times in second practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

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