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Ex-footballer Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts
Ex-footballer Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was convicted Friday of sending grossly offensive social media posts about British broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

November 07, 2025

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Key nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards
Key nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.

November 07, 2025

Brazil court mulls Bolsonaro appeal against jail term
Brazil court mulls Bolsonaro appeal against jail term

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday began weighing former president Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup, with two judges upholding the jail term.

November 07, 2025

Rybakina sinks Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match
Rybakina sinks Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match

Elena Rybakina claimed a 10th consecutive victory by defeating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the championship match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh for the first time.

November 07, 2025

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Alex Marquez fastest in practice ahead of Portuguese MotoGP
Alex Marquez fastest in practice ahead of Portuguese MotoGP

Alex Marquez posted the fastest time on his Ducati-Gresini in Friday's qualifying practice for the Portuguese MotoGP which was disrupted by light rain.

November 07, 2025

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Greece woos US energy deals, as eco groups cry foul
Greece woos US energy deals, as eco groups cry foul

Greece on Friday hailed as "historic" a deal with US energy giant ExxonMobil that could see the country's first offshore drilling project in 40 years.

November 07, 2025