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Welsh full-back Williams retires from international rugby

Welsh full-back Williams retires from international rugby

Former Wales and British and Ireland Lions wing Liam Williams announced on Friday that he has retired from international rugby.

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Gold nears $5,000, global stocks muted ending turbulent week

Gold nears $5,000, global stocks muted ending turbulent week

Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit fresh highs Friday after a turbulent week that saw US President Donald Trump back down from threats to seize Greenland and hit European allies with fresh tariffs.

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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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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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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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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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Ski chief confident of Olympic preparations

Ski chief confident of Olympic preparations

Snow production has hit all targets but preparations for next month's Winter Olympics look set to be finalised "at the very last minute", according to the president of the International Ski Federation (FIS).

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Man City chasing 'world's best' in Arsenal, says Guardiola

Man City chasing 'world's best' in Arsenal, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are tasked with chasing down the best team in the world in Premier League leaders Arsenal as he launched a defiant defence of his players after a chastening week.

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