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US Supreme Court stays execution of Oklahoma inmate

Washington (AFP) - The US Supreme Court granted a temporary stay of execution on Friday to an Oklahoma man convicted of murder whose case has sparked appeals for clemency from Pope Francis and Hollywood stars.

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Strong earthquake kills one, destroys houses in Japan

Tokyo (AFP) - A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Friday, leaving at least one person dead and 21 injured, while collapsing a number of buildings.

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Pujara overshadows Smith for Sussex as Neser takes hat-trick

London (AFP) - India's Cheteshwar Pujara hit his third hundred in six innings for Sussex this season at Worcester on Friday as Steve Smith made 30 after batting for the first time in the English County Championship.

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Sudan fighting rages even as army sends envoys for ceasefire talks

Khartoum (AFP) - Air strikes and gunfire rocked Sudan's capital on Friday as fighting showed no sign of abating, even as the Sudanese army said it had sent a delegation for ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia.

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Head of top US public health agency resigns

Washington (AFP) - The head of the main US public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control, announced on Friday that she will step down from her post at the end of June.

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Russell posts fastest lap in opening Miami F1 practice

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - George Russell of Mercedes posted the fastest lap time in the first practice for the Miami Grand Prix on Friday despite sitting out most of the session with a steering problem.

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Injured Nadal out of Rome as doubts over future increase

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Friday withdrew from next week's Rome tournament, casting serious doubts over his fitness for the French Open as well as potential questions over the rest of his career.

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Doha winner Kerley to go for sprint double at worlds

Doha (AFP) - Sprint golden boy Fred Kerley said Friday he will aim for a 100-200m double at this year's world championships as he opened the Diamond League season by overshadowing the return of Olympic 200m champion Andre de Grasse.

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This cup final could be my last, says Madrid's Ancelotti

Seville (Spain) (AFP) - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti thinks the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna on Saturday could be his last -- although he has thought the same in the past and been wrong, he explained Friday.

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Azam takes Pakistan to top ODI ranking in win over New Zealand

Karachi (AFP) - Babar Azam scored a superb century Friday to help lift Pakistan to the top of the one-day international rankings after a thumping 102-run victory in the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.

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India's Rahul out of IPL and WTC final with injury

New Delhi (AFP) - India's KL Rahul was Friday ruled out of the ongoing IPL and the World Test Championship final after the batsman revealed he would undergo surgery on his thigh.

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Rashid, Noor lead Gujarat to nine-wicket Rajasthan rout

Jaipur (India) (AFP) - Afghanistan spinners Rashid Khan and rookie Noor Ahmad ran through the Rajasthan Royals as Gujarat Titans sealed an easy nine-wicket win in the IPL on Friday.

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Pomp and protests as UK poised for first coronation in 70 years

London (AFP) - Britain's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday, with Charles III crowned king in an elaborate Christian ceremony steeped in solemn ritual and more than a millennium of history.

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Skinner becomes fourth horse scratched from Kentucky Derby

Washington (AFP) - Skinner, a 20-1 contender, was scratched from the 149th Kentucky Derby on Friday due to an elevated temperature, famed horse track Churchill Downs announced.

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Madrid Copa final means everything to me: Osasuna's Garcia

Seville (Spain) (AFP) - Osasuna captain David Garcia said Saturday's Copa del Rey final clash against Real Madrid may be the most important game he ever plays.

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Biden says Republicans holding US economy 'hostage'

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden accused Republicans on Friday of holding the US economy "hostage" by refusing to pass a debt limit increase unless he first agrees to "draconian" budget cuts.

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Covid no longer a global health emergency: WHO

Geneva (AFP) - The Covid-19 pandemic, which killed millions of people and wreaked economic and social havoc, no longer constitutes a global health emergency, the WHO said Friday, warning that the threat remained.

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'I'm a bull': Alcaraz marks 20th birthday by reaching Madrid final

Madrid (AFP) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by reaching the Madrid Open final with an entertaining 6-4, 6-3 win over Borna Coric on Friday.

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Move over Corgis: Jack Russell becomes new royal top dog

London (AFP) - Beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II, corgis have become an enduring symbol of the British royal family.But there is a new breed on the block -- the plucky Jack Russell Terrier.

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Brighton sign Watford's Joao Pedro ahead of next season

London (AFP) - Brighton have signed Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from second-tier Watford for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League high-flyers announced Friday.

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Messi says 'sorry' for Saudi trip after being suspended by PSG

Paris (AFP) - Lionel Messi on Friday apologised for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia that led to Argentina's World Cup-winning captain being suspended by his club Paris Saint-Germain.

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Lampard defends Boehly as troubled Chelsea face new low

London (AFP) - Frank Lampard insists Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has "good intentions" amid mounting criticism of the American's troubled reign at Stamford Bridge.

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Chinese fast fashion giant Shein denies low prices due to forced labour

Paris (AFP) - Chinese cut-price fast-fashion giant Shein defended its business model in an interview with AFP, saying demand-based production accounted for its low prices and not forced or cheap labour.

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Nadal to miss Rome Masters as French Open fears grow

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Friday withdrew from the Rome Masters tournament as he continues his recovery from injury, casting serious doubts over his fitness for the French Open.

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Champions Napoli return home as city revels in victory hangover

Naples (Italy) (AFP) - Napoli's champions returned home Friday after winning their first Serie A title in 33 years, greeted at their training camp by hundreds of jubilant fans following a raucous night of partying in Naples.

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