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Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

Neil Sedaka, US singer and songwriter, dies age 86

American singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, who had a string of chart-topping hits in the 1960s and 1970s with songs like "Laughter in the Rain," has died at age 86, his family said Friday.

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Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea

Rosenior eyes extended stay to stabilise Chelsea

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior believes his spell at Stamford Bridge can end the club's turbulent period if he is given time to make his mark.

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Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor

Spurs struggling physically admits Tudor

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has admitted his struggling side are not fit enough as he pledged to "put some petrol in the engine" to avoid relegation.

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Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances

Lens held by Strasbourg in blow to Ligue 1 title chances

Lens saw their chances of winning the French Ligue 1 title suffer a fresh setback on Friday in a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg which gives reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain the opportunity to extend their lead at the summit this weekend.

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NFL salary cap passes $300 mn for first time

NFL salary cap passes $300 mn for first time

NFL teams will each have a salary cap above $300 million for the first time, the league said Friday, as American football continues to enjoy explosive growth.

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Wolves secure rare win to dent Villa's bid for Champions League place

Wolves secure rare win to dent Villa's bid for Champions League place

Wolves won for just the second time in the Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Friday.

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Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid amid anxiety over artificial intelligence and data showing an uptick in US inflation.

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Two dead, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan

Two dead, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan

A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring at least 38 others, police told AFP.

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Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France

Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France

France's health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.

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Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel

Trump says frustrated with Iran talks as US personnel leave Israel

US President Donald Trump on Friday voiced frustration with Iran's stance in nuclear negotiations but said he had not yet decided whether to carry out a threatened attack, as US staff were authorized to leave Israel due to heightened risks.

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