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Djokovic suggests 'nice dancers' should come on court between sets

Djokovic suggests 'nice dancers' should come on court between sets

Novak Djokovic said on Friday that tennis needs to be "more fun" and suggested dancers should be brought on court during breaks.

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Pompeii reveals 'impressive' bath complex

Pompeii reveals 'impressive' bath complex

Archaeologists at Pompeii have uncovered a private thermal baths complex where guests would take the plunge before sitting down to sumptuous feasts, the Italian site said Friday.

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Shakeel and Rizwan lead Pakistan recovery in fog-hit first Test

Shakeel and Rizwan lead Pakistan recovery in fog-hit first Test

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan helped Pakistan fight back from a poor start in the first Test against the West Indies Friday to reach 143-4 at the close of a fog-hit opening day.

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England's Watson retires from rugby due to injury

England's Watson retires from rugby due to injury

England wing Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds, it was announced Friday.

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Toulouse's Dupont 'fails to understand' Champions Cup format

Toulouse's Dupont 'fails to understand' Champions Cup format

Toulouse captain Antoine Dupont said on Friday the format of the Champions Cup is difficult to understand as the six-time winners face a challenge to claim a top spot in their pool.

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Liverpool's Slot braced for tough test against Brentford

Liverpool's Slot braced for tough test against Brentford

Arne Slot says the second half of the season will be even tougher than the first as he targets a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title for Liverpool in his first campaign at Anfield.

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EU deepens probe into X after Musk outbursts

EU deepens probe into X after Musk outbursts

The EU on Friday demanded X provide more details about its algorithms as part of its wide-ranging probe into the platform, as Elon Musk's outbursts on European politics ramp up pressure for the bloc to act.

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'Grounded' Gauff extends red-hot run to reach Melbourne last 16

'Grounded' Gauff extends red-hot run to reach Melbourne last 16

Coco Gauff said she just wanted to enjoy the ride after an eighth straight-sets win this season propelled her into the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.

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Norway queen leaves hospital after pacemaker surgery: palace

Norway queen leaves hospital after pacemaker surgery: palace

Norway's 87-year-old Queen Sonja has left hospital after undergoing surgery to fit a pacemaker to correct an irregular heartbeat, the royal palace announced on Friday.

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Bootleg liquor deaths revive debate on Turkey alcohol tax

Bootleg liquor deaths revive debate on Turkey alcohol tax

With 33 dead in four days and 29 in intensive care after drinking bootleg liquor in Istanbul, the politically-charged debate over Turkey's soaring alcohol taxes has swung back into the spotlight.

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