COP30 deal under threat as nations clash over fossil fuels
The European Union warned Friday that the UN's climate talks could end without a deal as oil-producing nations were accused of blocking any mention of a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
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How US sanctions on Russia's Lukoil hit Bulgaria's largest refinery
By taking over the Balkan's largest refinery from Lukoil, Bulgaria has for now avoided punishing US sanctions against the Russian oil giant, which enter into force on Friday.
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Pogba still 'has the qualities', says Monaco coach Pocognoli
Paul Pogba has lost none of his "vision and technique" despite not playing for more than two years, his Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli said on Friday, as he weighs up whether to hand the 2018 World Cup winner his club debut.
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Nations at odds over fossil fuels as COP30 draws to a close
Negotiators were divided Friday on the last day of fire-delayed UN climate talks, as Europe rejected COP30 host Brazil's latest draft agreement which lacks a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
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European stocks fall after tech-fuelled Asia rout
Europe's main stock markets fell further following sharp losses across global equities this week, including a rout Friday in Asia on fears of a bursting AI bubble.
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Australia's seven-wicket hero Starc ready to go again
Mitchell Starc said Friday he was always confident in his ability to get wickets after bagging seven on the opening day of the first Ashes Test, with more of the same needed to keep Australia alive.
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Pupils, teachers kidnapped from Catholic school in central Nigeria
Armed gang members kidnapped pupils and teachers from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, officials said Friday, in the second such incident in less than a week.
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Guardiola says 'season starts now' as Man City hunt Arsenal
Pep Guardiola said Friday that the "real season starts now" as Manchester City seek to hunt down Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
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Mercedes chief Wolff sells part of team stake to US businessman
Mercedes's team principal and chief executive officer Toto Wolff has sold 15 percent of his shareholding in the Formula One team for $300 million to American billionaire George Kurtz.
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Ubisoft shares surge as trading resumes after results 'restatement'
Shares in Ubisoft rose sharply as they resumed trading on the Paris stock exchange Friday, a week after the French video game company stunned investors by postponing its results announcement without an explanation.
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