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Rybakina has little hope of change to tennis schedule

Rybakina has little hope of change to tennis schedule

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said Friday she agreed with Aryna Sabalenka's description of the tennis schedule as "insane" -- but does not see it changing.

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Osimhen, Nigeria seek harmony with Algeria up next at AFCON

Osimhen, Nigeria seek harmony with Algeria up next at AFCON

Led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, Nigeria's form at the Africa Cup of Nations has offered cause for optimism ahead of Saturday's heavyweight quarter-final against Algeria despite reports of unrest in the squad.

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After fire tragedy, small Swiss town mourns 'decimated generation'

After fire tragedy, small Swiss town mourns 'decimated generation'

A tiny Swiss village is reeling from the "unimaginable" loss of numerous young people in the New Year inferno at a ski resort bar, including seven players on the same football team.

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Switzerland mourns Crans-Montana fire tragedy

Switzerland mourns Crans-Montana fire tragedy

All of Switzerland will mark a national day of mourning Friday for the dozens of mostly teenagers killed when fire ravaged a ski resort bar crammed with New Year revellers.

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Crunch time for EU's long-stalled Mercosur trade deal

Crunch time for EU's long-stalled Mercosur trade deal

The EU is expected Friday to give a long-delayed go ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers.

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Wawrinka gets Melbourne wildcard but Kyrgios to play doubles only

Wawrinka gets Melbourne wildcard but Kyrgios to play doubles only

Former champion Stan Wawrinka was handed a wildcard on Friday for the Australian Open in his final season but home favourite Nick Kyrgios will play only doubles.

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Asian stocks rally ahead of US jobs, Supreme Court ruling

Asian stocks rally ahead of US jobs, Supreme Court ruling

Asian markets rose Friday after a two-day stutter as traders look ahead to the release of crucial US jobs data and a possible Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

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'Sever the chain': scam tycoons in China's crosshairs

'Sever the chain': scam tycoons in China's crosshairs

China is moving against the cyberscam tycoons making fortunes in Southeast Asia, driven by mounting public pressure and Beijing's desire to keep control of judicial processes, analysts say.

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Bulls-Heat NBA game postponed over 'moisture' on court

Bulls-Heat NBA game postponed over 'moisture' on court

The Chicago Bulls' home game against the Miami Heat on Thursday was postponed at the 11th hour because of an unplayable court.

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Arsenal's Martinelli 'deeply sorry' for shoving injured Bradley

Arsenal's Martinelli 'deeply sorry' for shoving injured Bradley

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli said he had apologised to Conor Bradley for shoving the Liverpool defender off the pitch when badly injured in a 0-0 Premier League draw.

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