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EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China

EU seeks to rebalance trade relationship with China

The EU must rebalance its trade relationship with China, the bloc's industry chief said Friday, as Brussels renews its focus on commerce ties with Beijing.

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SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday

SpaceX to retry Starship test launch Friday

Elon Musk's SpaceX will attempt another launch of its mammoth Starship rocket Friday, after the previous evening's try was called off over technical issues.

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Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

Spurs must play with 'blood, character, and spirit': De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "blood, character and spirit" as they battle to avoid a first relegation in 49 years on Sunday.

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Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Stocks gain, oil higher as investors weigh Mideast peace prospects

Stocks pushed higher Friday while oil prices rose as traders tracked headlines on the chances for peace in the Middle East, against a backdrop of corporate earnings optimism and AI enthusiasm that have pushed indexes to record highs.

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Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances

Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada as separatist push advances

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence.

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Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final

Barcelona's Putellas dismisses talk of future before Champions League final

Barcelona star Alexia Putellas on Friday refused to answer questions about her future beyond this season as the former Ballon d'Or winner prepares to lead the Catalans into the Women's Champions League final against Lyon.

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Mexico, EU to lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade

Mexico, EU to lower tariffs in bid to grow non-US trade

The European Union and Mexico will on Friday sign a deal reducing tariffs on each other's goods as both seek to lessen their dependence on trade with the United States.

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Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach

Carrick appointed as Man Utd permanent coach

Michael Carrick said he wanted to make Manchester United challengers for major trophies again after the club confirmed him as their new permanent head coach on a two-year contract on Friday.

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Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead

Italy's Bettiol claims Giro 13th stage, Eulalio holds lead

Alberto Bettiol won the 13th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday while Afonso Eulalio retained the overall lead as the contenders kept their powder dry ahead of a big weekend for the general classification.

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Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

Sabalenka poised to 'go for it' at Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka said Friday she is ready, in body and mind, to conquer clay and take a first Roland Garros title.

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