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Murray to coach Djokovic at Australian Open
Andy Murray will coach his long-time former rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2025. Britain’s three-time Grand Slam champion Murray retired from tennis in August after a 19-year career. The pair will work together in the off-season and in the build-up to the Australian Open, which takes place from 12-26 January. Former world…
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Cooper criticises referee Madley after penalty calls
Leicester City boss Steve Cooper was highly critical of referee Andrew Madley after his side’s 2-1 defeat by Chelsea. He thought they should have had a penalty late on at 2-0 when Levi Colwill appeared to bring down Stephy Mavididi – but it was not given. They were awarded a penalty by the video assistant…
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I am going to be proud one day, says teen after struggle with mental health system
BBC Mia says she doesn’t want people to feel pity, she just wants to feel “ordinary” Mia spends much of her time staring out her bedroom window, the view dominated by a nearby housing block. With no lift, the only way the 14-year-old can leave her second-floor flat is by shuffling down the stairs on…
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China's huge sinkholes reveal hidden treasures as viral videos draw tourists
Xiqing Wang/ BBC Sinkholes in China’s Guangxi province have become a tourist attraction The couple stands on the edge of the sheer limestone cliff. More than 100 metres (328ft) beneath them is a lost world of ancient forests, plants and animals. All they can see is leafy tree tops and hear is the echoes of…
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A week of massive changes in Ukraine war – and why they all matter
Getty Images The war reached its 1000th day this week The stakes have never been higher in the Ukraine-Russia war. In the week that saw the conflict pass its 1000th day, Western powers substantially boosted Ukraine’s military arsenal – and the Kremlin made its loudest threats yet of a nuclear strike. Here is how the…
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Norris will 'do everything' to keep hopes alive as Russell takes pole
Verstappen and Red Bull have also struggled in Las Vegas. The Dutchman was 0.485secs off pole position and said it was “a bit of a surprise” to be ahead of the McLarens of Norris and Oscar Piastri, who starts eighth. “I don’t think we can fight with Ferrari or Mercedes,” Verstappen said. “They have been…
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No 'red lines' in Ukraine support, French foreign minister tells BBC
Jeff Overs / BBC There are no “red lines” when it comes to support for Ukraine, the French Foreign Minister has told the BBC. Jean-Noël Barrot said that Ukraine could fire French long-range missiles into Russia “in the logics of self defence”, but would not confirm if French weapons had already been used. “The principle…
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Murder arrest after man shot dead in Birmingham
BBC Residents said they heard three gunshots as they sat watching television A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot dead and another critically injured in Birmingham. Police found the dead man, in his 20s, slumped in a car and the other wounded at a nearby bus stop after…
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Kendrick Lamar drops surprise new album GNX
US rapper Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise new album called GNX. The 12-track album, which is the performer’s sixth studio release, dropped on his social media pages at around 17:00 GMT on Friday. It features contributions from American R&B star SZA as well as Kamasi Washington, among others. GNX is Lamar’s first album since…
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Kayaker's leg amputated in middle of river after 20-hour rescue
Tasmania Police Police believe the man was scouting the area when he slipped and fell into a rock crevice A tourist in Tasmania has had his leg amputated in the middle of a raging river after getting trapped between rocks during a kayaking trip with friends. Medics said they made the “life or death” decision…