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Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return

Carlos Alcaraz said he was feeling "mentally fresh" on Thursday ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after the Spanish star won his first title since returning from a months-long injury.

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AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

AI startup Manus raises $500m after Meta acquisition blocked by China

AI startup Manus, whose acquisition by Meta was blocked by the Chinese government, said Thursday it had completed a funding round that raised more than $500 million.

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From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn

From refuge to repatriations: Malaysia's Myanmar U-turn

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim once urged his Muslim-majority nation to show solidarity with the persecuted Rohingya who fled Myanmar en masse, but this week rolled out the red carpet for the man accused of orchestrating their genocide.

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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Equities extended losses Thursday as a fresh surge in oil prices stoked inflation fears, following a report that said President Donald Trump was considering more strikes on Iran ahead of next month's US midterm elections.

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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their futures, after Jon Rahm's lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the breakaway tour.

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Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

As a new biopic puts the life of mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on screen, his son says climate change is transforming the Himalayas and making mountaineering increasingly dangerous.

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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix

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'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London

'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London

Nigerian producer and media mogul Mo Abudu has realised a "mad dream" by opening a unique cultural centre in London complete with a cinema dedicated to African film and black culture.

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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'

Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'

The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among those agreeing to take part Thursday.

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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'

All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday "it's not about me" as he prepares for his first clash against Australia, three years after his abrupt exit from the Wallabies.

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