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Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise

Ukrainian chasing sumo greatness after meteoric rise

Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in Ukraine to become a sumo wrestler in Japan and his rapid rise has taken him to one step away from reaching the ancient sport's highest rank.

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Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier

Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier

Jack Draper insists he is "still improving" as he prepares to return from a long-term injury absence this week in Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo.

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Can Ilia Malinin fulfil his promise at the Winter Olympics?

Can Ilia Malinin fulfil his promise at the Winter Olympics?

US figure skater Ilia Malinin arrives at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics carrying an aura of invincibility.

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CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract

CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison said in a statement Tuesday it has initiated international arbitration against Panama, after a ruling by the country's top court annulled a concession allowing it to operate ports at the Panama Canal.

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UNESCO recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's city

UNESCO recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's city

Hundreds of years after the celebrated painter Kamal ud-Din Behzad roamed the streets of Herat, artists in the Afghan city are finding joy and hope in his recognition by UNESCO.

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Doctors hope UK archive can solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery

Doctors hope UK archive can solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery

In a dusty hospital basement on the outskirts of London, over 100 years of medical history lines the shelves, neatly arranged in row after row of cardboard specimen boxes.

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Stocks swing following latest AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St

Stocks swing following latest AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St

Stocks fluctuated Wednesday following another tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals continued their recovery on dip-buying following a two-day collapse.

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Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener

Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener

France coach Fabien Galthie expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday.

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Coach plots first South Africa World Cup win after Test triumph

Coach plots first South Africa World Cup win after Test triumph

Head coach Shukri Conrad had a clear plan which culminated in South Africa winning last year's World Test Championship final, but he has shaken things up as he plots a first major white-ball trophy at the T20 World Cup.

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Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Pakistan's spin-heavy squad are in winning form ahead of the T20 World Cup, but a controversial decision to forfeit their marquee clash against India could still trigger another early exit.

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