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Coronation jewels and regalia provide dazzle and link with ancient past

London (AFP) - The coronation of King Charles III will showcase unusual relics and the world's finest jewels, which not only bedazzle but provide a physical and symbolic link with the ancient past.

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HSBC faces shareholder vote on splitting bank

London (AFP) - Bank giant HSBC faces a vote by shareholders on Friday over a proposal by its largest stakeholder, Chinese insurer Ping An, to split the business to seek better returns.

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Thompson scores 30 as Warriors roll past Lakers to level series

San Francisco (AFP) - Klay Thompson caught fire Thursday, drilling eight of Golden State's 21 three-pointers in a crushing 127-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers that leveled their NBA Western Conference semi-final at one game apiece.

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Pomp and protests as UK holds 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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Eight killed, 13 injured in Serbia shooting: state media

Mladenovac (Serbia) (AFP) - A manhunt was ongoing in Serbia early Friday as police combed the woods near the capital Belgrade, after state media reported a gunman killed at least eight people and injured 13, in the second mass shooting in the Balkan nation this week.

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Remco v Roglic in Giro d'Italia showdown

Paris (AFP) - World champion Remco Evenepoel will be in the spotlight Saturday as the Giro d'Italia embarks from the Adriatic coast for a 21-day tussle across 3,489 kilometres of fearsome peaks and picture postcard panoramas.

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Could troubled PSG throw away French title?

Paris (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain are a club in turmoil, where the coach was already under pressure before this week's suspension of Lionel Messi and a protest by fans outside Neymar's home.

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Defending the pope: behind the Swiss Guards' armour

Vatican City (AFP) - It takes over an hour to don the colourful uniform of the pope's Swiss Guards, and new recruits soon discover they cannot buckle up armour weighing 15 kilogrammes by themselves.

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Asian stocks mixed after slide on Wall Street

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks were mixed on Friday following a slide on Wall Street driven by renewed fears of banking sector turmoil.

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India's new mums live in hope and fear for next generation

New Delhi (AFP) - India has become the world's most populous nation, and for the country's new mothers it is a moment of great hope but also anxiety as they face an uncertain future.

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'Beautiful Corolla': Afghan love affair with Toyota endures the ages

Kabul (AFP) - Little is certain in Afghanistan -- armies invade and retreat, governments rise and fall -- but when the key of a Toyota Corolla turns in the ignition, the engine can be relied upon to roar to life.

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Sweden, Australia, Thailand off to hot starts in LPGA International Crown

San Francisco (AFP) - Sweden, Australian and Thailand all grabbed the maximum two points from two matches on the opening day of the LPGA International Crown team event Thursday as China and the United States split their pool matches.

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US national security advisor to visit Saudi Arabia

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden's national security advisor said on Thursday he will travel to Saudi Arabia at the weekend for talks with Saudi leaders as well as Indian and Emirati officials.

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Moriarty puts 'new start' at Brive ahead of Wales World Cup hopes

Paris (AFP) - Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty said he chose to be omitted from their preliminary Rugby World Cup squad this week to focus on playing for his new club Brive.

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Journey to the center of the world (Hint: it's in California)

Felicity (United States) (AFP) - Every morning, Jacques-Andre Istel has breakfast in bed at the center of the world.

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Ouster of conspiracy-pushing host exposes Fox News quandary

Washington (AFP) - Fox News is caught between a rock and a hard place after prime-time host Tucker Carlson's ouster, with legal challenges piling pressure to curb what observers call blustery on-air disinformation at the risk of alienating his large conservative audience.

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In Venezuela, cars that erupt in flames have drivers on edge

Maracaibo (Venezuela) (AFP) - Venezuelan taxi driver Jose Faria's burnt face and arms are wrapped in bandages.His vehicle was one of dozens to spontaneously burst into flames in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in an alarming phenomenon blamed on poor fuel quality.

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Bayern and Dortmund enter final straight of title battle just a point apart

Berlin (AFP) - After returning to the top of the table, title hopefuls Bayern Munich turn their focus to their traditional whipping boys Werder Bremen on Saturday.

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Osasuna hunt for first trophy in Copa del Rey final against giants Madrid

Barcelona (AFP) - The romance of the Cup heads to Seville on Saturday when Osasuna, who have never won a major trophy in their 103-year history, look to break their duck in the Copa del Rey final against the mighty Real Madrid, who have won them all several times over.

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City host Allardyce's Leeds as Arsenal face Newcastle test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Manchester City can take a decisive step towards a third consecutive Premier League title this weekend as they face struggling Leeds while Arsenal make a daunting trip to Newcastle.

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NBA's Doncic to pay for Serbia shooting funerals: report

Washington (AFP) - NBA superstar Luka Doncic has committed to pay for the funerals of eight children and a security guard killed in a Belgrade elementary school mass shooting, ESPN reported Thursday.

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US authorities probe Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank collapse

New York (AFP) - US authorities are investigating Goldman Sachs' work for Silicon Valley Bank in connection with the events surrounding the California bank's collapse, Goldman disclosed in a securities filing Thursday.

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England's Fleetwood grabs PGA lead at Quail Hollow

Charlotte (AFP) - England's Tommy Fleetwood closed with back-to-back birdies to fire a bogey-free, six-under par 65 and grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's first round of the PGA Wells Fargo Championship.

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Rising iPhone sales help Apple beat forecasts

San Francisco (AFP) - Apple on Thursday said iPhone sales and money made from services powered quarterly earnings that beat forecasts, despite inflation pressure and the slowing global economy.

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American rookie Sargeant faces 'big hurdle' in home debut

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - American rookie Logan Sargeant grew up racing cars in Florida, but that background will count for little as he faces his first race on the Grand Prix track in Miami.

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