EU wants 'robust' defence against China trade imbalance
The European Union must act more forcefully to rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's executive said Friday, after holding talks on protecting critical industries from Chinese rivals.
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France rugby star Drean to have heart surgery
France and Toulon wing Gael Drean will undergo heart surgery for a genetic condition which will sideline him for several months, his club head coach Pierre Mignoni said on Friday.
Read moreWHO chief in Ebola-hit DR Congo which sees first recovery
The UN health chief was on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where authorities are struggling to contain the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak but the recovery of a patient, the first since the crisis began, was confirmed.
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Narvaez drops out of Giro d'Italia, points jersey bid over
Jhonatan Narvaez has dropped out of the Giro d'Italia, his team said on Friday, ending the Ecuadorian's bid for the points jersey currently held by Paul Magnier.
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Anti-Israel tennis ball protest disrupts Ireland-Qatar football tie
Irish football fans disrupted Ireland's friendly with World Cup participants Qatar in Dublin late Thursday by throwing tennis balls on the pitch in protest against upcoming games against Israel.
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Swiatek qualifies for French Open last 16
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the last 16 of the French Open on Friday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Magda Linette in an all-Polish encounter.
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Vance says progress made as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump's approval.
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France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
France defender Ibrahima Konate is to leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after failing to agree a new deal, according to multiple reports in the British media on Friday.
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German ex-minister faces perjury charges over failed car toll plan
A former German transport minister faces a perjury trial related to a failed scheme to charge foreign motorists highway tolls, a debacle that cost the government hundreds of millions of euros.
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Kanye West cleared to play in Netherlands
US rapper Kanye West, whose concerts have been banned in several European venues over controversial antisemitic remarks, may perform in the Netherlands for two concerts in June, officials said Friday.
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