Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against US support to the self-ruling island.
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Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes
The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.
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Norwegian Ruud rolls into Italian Open final, Sinner set for Medvedev clash
Casper Ruud reached the final of the Italian Open on Friday after dismantling Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a rain-interrupted match and setting up a potential title showdown with Jannik Sinner.
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Bolivia government says deal reached with protesting miners
The Bolivian government said Friday it had struck a deal with thousands of protesting miners who had clashed with police the previous day in La Paz.
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Showdowns and spycraft on Trump-Xi summit sidelines
While Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were hailing their friendship for the cameras, it was less amicable for the rival Chinese and US security services.
Read moreStellar German actress Huller feels war guilt 'every day'
German Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Huller said Friday she felt guilt for Germany's role in World War II "every day", as she discussed her latest acclaimed turn in a historical drama.
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Smalley seizes PGA lead with Matsuyama making a charge
Alex Smalley, chasing his first PGA Tour title, grabbed a one-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship as cold and windy Aronimink played havoc with contenders.
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Acosta quickest in practice for Catalan MotoGP
KTM's Pedro Acosta set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Catalan Grand Prix, the sixth of 22 rounds in the MotoGP world championship.
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Nuno wants VAR 'consistency' as West Ham fight to avoid relegation
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants VAR decisions to show more consistency after his relegation-haunted side were denied a crucial equaliser against Arsenal.
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Vingegaard powers to maiden Giro stage victory
Jonas Vingegaard ignited his Giro d'Italia title bid on Friday with a brilliant stage seven victory on the formidable Blockhaus climb in the Apennines.
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