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Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche
Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche

The ex-head of British supercar brand McLaren could take over as Porsche CEO, said the German sports car maker Friday, which is struggling with weak demand and a troubled EV shift.

October 17, 2025

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Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak
Slot demands better from Liverpool after three-game losing streak

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said "results don't lie" after a three-game losing streak as he called for defensive improvements ahead of Manchester United's visit to Anfield on Sunday.

October 17, 2025

Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match
Anger mounts over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban for Aston Villa match

British authorities faced growing pressure Friday to overturn a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a European match at English club Aston Villa that Israel's government branded "shameful".

October 17, 2025

Outrage as bomb destroys Italian investigative journalist's car
Outrage as bomb destroys Italian investigative journalist's car

A prominent Italian journalist threatened by the mafia had his parked car blown up by a bomb overnight, causing no injuries but sparking widespread outrage Friday from politicians and press groups.

October 17, 2025

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Hermes menswear designer Nichanian to step down after 37 years: company
Hermes menswear designer Nichanian to step down after 37 years: company

Hermes chief menswear designer Veronique Nichanian is to step down after 37 years in charge and will present her final show for the luxury house in January, the company announced on Friday.

October 17, 2025

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Hamas says committed to Gaza truce and returning hostage remains
Hamas says committed to Gaza truce and returning hostage remains

Hamas said it was committed to the US-brokered agreement that halted its war with Israel, and to returning all the bodies of hostages still unaccounted for under the ruins of Gaza.

October 17, 2025