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Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out

Djokovic eyes Wimbledon glory after Nadal pulls out

Novak Djokovic is preparing for Friday's Wimbledon semi-final against Cameron Norrie safe in the knowledge that his greatest rival Rafael Nadal no longer stands in the way of a 21st Grand Slam triumph.

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Wimbledon trailblazer Jabeur: 'Coming for the title'

Wimbledon trailblazer Jabeur: 'Coming for the title'

Ons Jabeur said that the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title."

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TikTok sued in US after girls die in 'Blackout Challenge'

TikTok sued in US after girls die in 'Blackout Challenge'

Video-sharing sensation TikTok is being sued in California after children died while taking part in a "Blackout Challenge" that makes a sport of choking oneself until passing out.

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Using lasers and 'tow-trucks', Japanese firms target space debris

Using lasers and 'tow-trucks', Japanese firms target space debris

From laser beams and wooden satellites to galactic tow-truck services, start-ups in Japan are trying to imagine ways to deal with a growing environmental problem: space debris.

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Kyrgios 'finally appreciating where he is': mother

Kyrgios 'finally appreciating where he is': mother

Nick Kyrgios' mother says she has seen a big difference in her son this year, who is "finally appreciating where he is" and enjoying life.

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Asian stocks extend global rally as recession fears ease for now

Asian stocks extend global rally as recession fears ease for now

Asian markets rose Friday on easing recession fears, while there were growing hopes that Joe Biden will remove some Trump-era tariffs from Chinese goods.

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Australia seeks end to trade rows in China meeting

Australia seeks end to trade rows in China meeting

Australia will press China to end trade "blockages" Friday as the two nations seek to defrost icy relations with their first foreign ministers' meeting since 2019.

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Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul

Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".

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Cheika hoping for Salta sparkle repeat against Scotland

Cheika hoping for Salta sparkle repeat against Scotland

Argentina coach Michael Cheika is hoping to sprinkle more magic on the Salta rugby stadium when he returns there for Saturday's clash with Scotland for the first time since orchestrating a remarkable comeback for the Wallabies.

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Liverpool, Man Utd spearhead top clubs' post-pandemic Asia tours

Liverpool, Man Utd spearhead top clubs' post-pandemic Asia tours

Manchester United and Liverpool will next week kick off a packed pre-season as European clubs return to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the pandemic, keen to tap back into lucrative markets.

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