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Berlin's run-down public spaces at heart of election campaign

Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?

Ribeiro and Richie among celebrity birthdays for September 20–26

Florida State dismisses athletics director Alford and appoints interim leader

Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher and Madonna, dies aged 87

Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10

Designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 after career spanning television, stage and fashion

Belgium completes outer structure of offshore energy island

'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

Video documents rescue of injured US airman from Iran

China retail sales growth weakens further in August

Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again

Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Fiery Rublev aims to 'be nicer' as he targets tennis top four

Fiery Andrey Rublev admitted on Saturday that he needed to control his temper and "be nicer" to himself if he wants to challenge the world's top four in 2024.

'Life in danger': Hong Kong independence advocate decries police pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK.

Thunder end Nuggets winning streak, Bucks rally to beat Cavs

The Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday with the defending NBA champions failing to a 119-93 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ruud makes fast start to season but Norway crash at United Cup

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud made a fast start to his 2024 season on Saturday at the United Cup, but it was not enough to prevent Norway crashing 2-1 to the Netherlands.

Chinese appetite for Australian barley is back

Three years after steep Chinese tariffs halted imports of Australian barley as tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher, the grain is once again flowing freely.

New mum Osaka's love for tennis rekindled as she makes comeback

Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane.

Sabalenka says room for improvement ahead of Australian Open defence

Aryna Sabalenka admitted Saturday she was feeling the pressure after a breakthrough 2023 saw her claim her a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but a new mindset was helping her deal with it.

'Exhausted' Gazans desperate for war to end as Israel presses offensive

After nearly three months of deadly strikes, incessant displacements and sputtering humanitarian aid, "exhausted" Gazans say they are desperate for an end to the fighting as Israel's war against Hamas looks set to grind on into the new year.

Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane

Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent.

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