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Man City launch appeal against explosive financial ruling

Turkey's football referee chief faces judge in graft probe

Verstappen goes own way to avoid the rain

Philippines tennis star Eala says 'I get overwhelmed sometimes'

Ferrari chief Vasseur has support from rival team bosses

Pilot in flydubai attack says could not let 'all those people die'

Eurozone inflation hits three-year high at 3.8% in September

Taiwan boxer Lin wins gold as virtual taekwondo makes Games debut

Ancelotti says Brazil 'respects' India ahead of showdown

Man City face appeal deadline after explosive financial verdict

Pole vault superstar Duplantis to skip indoor season

Germany's crisis-hit rail operator looks to AI future

Sri Lanka drop Asalanka from T20 against Pakistan

Leclerc tops second practice ahead of Hadjar

Ruud makes fast start to season but Norway crash at United Cup

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud made a fast start to his 2024 season on Saturday at the United Cup, but it was not enough to prevent Norway crashing 2-1 to the Netherlands.

Chinese appetite for Australian barley is back

Three years after steep Chinese tariffs halted imports of Australian barley as tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher, the grain is once again flowing freely.

New mum Osaka's love for tennis rekindled as she makes comeback

Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane.

Sabalenka says room for improvement ahead of Australian Open defence

Aryna Sabalenka admitted Saturday she was feeling the pressure after a breakthrough 2023 saw her claim her a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but a new mindset was helping her deal with it.

Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent.

From Berlusconi to Tina Turner and Delors: notable deaths of 2023

From Italy's ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi to rock queen Tina Turner and former European Commission President Jacques Delors, here are some of 2023's most notable deaths.

Defending Olympic gold top 2024 priority for Zverev

Defending his Olympic gold medal is the top priority for Alexander Zverev in 2004, but the world number seven says he is also ready to contend at Grand Slams.

Jaguars quarterback Lawrence ruled out of Panthers clash

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out of Sunday's clash with the Carolina Panthers due to a shoulder injury, the team said on Friday.

Shirley Bassey, Ridley Scott honoured by Britain's King Charles III

King Charles III on Friday announced awards for showbusiness royalty Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott while a bereaved father who took on social media giants over harmful online content is also recognised in Britain's traditional New Year's Honours.

South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of 'genocidal acts' in Gaza

South Africa launched a case on Friday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for what it said were "genocidal" acts in Gaza, with Israel rejecting the case "with disgust."

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