Trump unveils new US passport -- with picture of himself
President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country's 250th anniversary of independence -- featuring his stern-faced likeness.
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The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.
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Hat-trick hero Dembele displays Ballon d'Or brilliance for France at World Cup
Ousmane Dembele produced his best ever World Cup performance with a stunning first-half hat-trick in France's 4-1 win over Norway on Friday, and then insisted it was his least impressive performance of this year's tournament so far.
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Maple Leafs make teen McKenna top pick in NHL Draft
Penn State University left wing Gavin McKenna was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the first pick in the NHL Draft on Friday at Buffalo, New York.
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Injured England defender James to miss Panama game at World Cup
England coach Thomas Tuchel said right-back Reece James would miss Saturday's final World Cup group game against Panama with a hamstring injury but was hopeful he could return for the last 32.
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California appeals court orders Weinstein resentencing for sex assault
A California appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for rape and sexual assault, but vacated his 16-year prison term and said he must be resentenced.
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's 4-1 World Cup defeat against France, saying it was a "no-brainer".
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Scheffler fires 60 to grab 36-hole PGA Travelers lead
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under par 60 on Friday, seizing the lead and just missing a rare 59 in the second round of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.
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Movie theaters are allies for streamers like us, Apple exec says
Tech giant Apple views movie theaters as allies in its fight to carve out a space for its platform in the competitive streaming sector, a top company executive told AFP.
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Austria's Rangnick shuts down conspiracy talk ahead of Algeria World Cup clash
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.
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