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Swift and Kelce set to tie the knot in glitzy arena extravaganza

Swift and Kelce set to tie the knot in glitzy arena extravaganza

The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New York for the A-lister extravaganza at the storied Madison Square Garden.

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Bayern sign Germany defender Brown until 2031

Bayern sign Germany defender Brown until 2031

Bayern Munich on Friday announced Germany defender Nathaniel Brown has joined the club from Eintracht Frankfurt on a deal running until 2031.

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Police hunt for Ukrainian woman over Monaco bomb attack

Police hunt for Ukrainian woman over Monaco bomb attack

Authorities Friday were looking for a Ukrainian woman with a tattoo suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that injured three people including a Ukrainian-born tycoon, after German police raided her flat.

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MEXC's June Highlights: $437 Billion in Trading Volume, Offering Access to 7,000+ US Stocks and ETFs

MEXC's June Highlights: $437 Billion in Trading Volume, Offering Access to 7,000+ US Stocks and ETFs

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced key highlights for June 2026. The platform recorded $437 billion in monthly trading volume and expanded user investment options through the launch of the "RealStocks" product. The new product gives users real ownership of over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs—complete with dividend eligibility—breaking down traditional market barriers and connecting users to global assets, all within their existing MEXC account.

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Kenya's abortion taboo is killing thousands of women

Kenya's abortion taboo is killing thousands of women

Kenya has one of the highest abortion rates in the world, yet US and religious pressure means the government is afraid of discussing the issue -- a combination that causes thousands of maternal deaths, according to figures from the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC).

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Madonna returns to form with dancefloor filler "Confessions II"

Madonna returns to form with dancefloor filler "Confessions II"

Madonna released her fifteenth album on Friday, "Confessions II", with many critics calling the 16 tracks of feel-good club vibes and classic dance music sounds her best release in decades.

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Dean says Australia final a 'fresh start' for England

Dean says Australia final a 'fresh start' for England

England off-spinner Charlie Dean believes previous failures against Australia will count for little when they face their arch-rivals in the Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday.

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Doubles not a 'carnival sideshow' say players amid schedule row

Doubles not a 'carnival sideshow' say players amid schedule row

Leading doubles players have slammed the ATP Tour for trying to ruin their specialist skill as a "viable profession" after a row over a potential reduction in the schedule.

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Wimbledon giving Serena 'as much time' as possible for doubles

Wimbledon giving Serena 'as much time' as possible for doubles

Wimbledon organisers are giving Serena Williams "as much time" as possible to get fit to play the doubles event alongside sister Venus, tournament director Jamie Baker said on Friday.

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Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.

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