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From blockades to ballots: Serbian students confront government

From blockades to ballots: Serbian students confront government

Serbian students leading an anti-corruption movement that has rocked the Balkan country for months maintained the pressure Friday with a march in the western city of Loznica -- the first major protest since their call for early elections.

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Kyiv's EU allies endorse tribunal to try Russian leaders

Kyiv's EU allies endorse tribunal to try Russian leaders

Ukraine's EU allies on Friday endorsed the creation of a tribunal to try Russia's top leaders over the invasion, as Kyiv pushes for Vladimir Putin himself to be brought to justice.

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Two men found guilty of chopping down iconic UK tree

Two men found guilty of chopping down iconic UK tree

An English court found two men guilty on Friday of the "deliberate and mindless" felling of one of the UK's most iconic trees, an incident that sparked national outrage.

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'Coming home': Merz signals Germany back in EU driving seat

'Coming home': Merz signals Germany back in EU driving seat

Germany's Friedrich Merz made clear Friday that Berlin was back at the European top table, ready to help steer the bloc at a time of dizzying challenges, as the new chancellor made his maiden visit to Brussels.

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Tennis, Twitter and marinated fish: Things to know about Pope Leo

Tennis, Twitter and marinated fish: Things to know about Pope Leo

When Pope Leo XIV walked out onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, few among the crowd gathered below had much of an idea of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost the man.

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Liverpool's Salah voted Football Writers' Player of the Year

Liverpool's Salah voted Football Writers' Player of the Year

Mohamed Salah won the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award for the third time on Friday after inspiring Liverpool's march to a record-equalling 20th English title.

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Pakistan says India has brought neighbours 'closer to major conflict'

Pakistan says India has brought neighbours 'closer to major conflict'

Pakistan charged India Friday with bringing the nuclear-armed neighbours "closer to a major conflict", as the death toll from three days of missile, artillery and drone attacks passed 50.

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Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal

Stocks lifted by hopes for US-China talks after UK deal

Major stock markets mostly rose Friday, with Frankfurt's DAX hitting a record high, on growing optimism that tariff tensions will ease.

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Putin hails troops fighting in Ukraine as foreign leaders attend parade

Putin hails troops fighting in Ukraine as foreign leaders attend parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Moscow will be victorious in Ukraine as the Soviet Union was in WWII, rallying Russians to support troops at Moscow's grand Red Square military parade in front of his key allies on Friday.

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Howe urges Newcastle to fulfil Champions League expectation

Howe urges Newcastle to fulfil Champions League expectation

Eddie Howe has challenged Newcastle to meet his expectations by qualifying for the Champions League.

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