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Alcaraz draws Safiullin at US Open, tough start for Fery – who else plays who?
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his US Open title defence against Russia’s Roman Safiullin after more than four months without a competitive singles match because of a wrist injury. The draw is significant because it tests whether the defending champion is fit to contend again, while Novak Djokovic starts another attempt to win a record 25th…
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TOMORROW X TOGETHER Announce 2026-2027 “STEAL THE WIND” World Tour
TOMORROW X TOGETHER have announced their “STEAL THE WIND” world tour for 2026 and 2027, with performances planned across Asia, North America, the UK and Europe. The tour is significant as it marks another large-scale international run for the K-pop group, although venues and ticket-sale details have not yet been released. It begins with three…
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Jellyfish block filters, shutting Gravelines nuclear reactors
A large influx of jellyfish has forced the partial shutdown of the Gravelines nuclear power station in northern France after they blocked parts of its seawater filtration system. The disruption matters because Gravelines is one of France’s largest nuclear plants, and its cooling system depends on water drawn from a canal connected to the North…
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I’m president of one of America’s most reliable allies. Here’s how we stand up to Russia
Romanian President Nicușor Dan argues that Russia’s actions near NATO territory, including repeated drone incursions into Romanian airspace, require a stronger and faster allied response. He says Romania’s position on the Black Sea and its long border with Ukraine make it a key part of NATO’s south-eastern defences, and that the country intends to contribute…
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Gigi Hadid says her relationship with Bradley Cooper provides something she hasn’t experienced before
Gigi Hadid has said that her relationship with Bradley Cooper feels different from her previous romances because they can be deeply honest with each other. Speaking to Vogue France, the model said being able to express thoughts openly is essential, suggesting that a lack of such honesty may indicate a partner is unsuitable. The couple…
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Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? – Football Weekly podcast
Football Weekly reviews midweek cup and European football, with Tottenham and Newcastle recording encouraging Carabao Cup wins before meeting each other on Saturday. The programme also examines pressure on Manchester United and Aston Villa, while Celtic’s Champions League qualifying exit after a dramatic collapse in Austria is presented as a particularly damaging result. Sávio scored…
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Thieves steal bronze age Treasure of Villena in four-minute heist
Thieves stole most of Spain’s Treasure of Villena in a four-minute raid on the town’s museum, in what officials described as a highly planned and professional operation. The loss is significant because the Bronze Age hoard is considered one of Europe’s most important prehistoric collections and is a central part of Villena’s cultural heritage. The…
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Dortmund best of the rest as Bundesliga clubs grasp at Bayern Munich’s coattails | Andy Brassell
Bayern Munich begin the Bundesliga season as clear favourites after beating Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, despite Dortmund responding strongly after Bayern’s dominant first half. The result underlined Bayern’s renewed intensity under Vincent Kompany and raised doubts over whether any domestic rival can mount a sustained title challenge. Bayern have added Nathaniel Brown…
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Xiaomi’s new Redmi phone lasts for three days on a single charge
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, whose 9,210mAh battery is the largest it has put in a phone sold in Europe. The company says the silicon-carbon battery can provide up to three days of typical use, making extended battery life the handset’s main selling point despite some more modest specifications. In some…