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Head's 'good night at office' after century seals win over England

After court order, X goes offline again in Brazil

Dubois seeks legitimacy with Joshua scalp

Last-gasp Gimenez strike sends Atletico past Leipzig

Barca stumble at Monaco after early red card

Raya heroics save Arsenal in Champions League opener at Atalanta

Cathay Airbus engine fire linked to cleaning: EU regulator

Guardians beat Twins to secure MLB playoff berth

Alonso hails 'efficient' Leverkusen after Feyenoord rout

Head's hundred seals Australia win over England in 1st ODI

Ex-Man United striker Anthony Martial joins AEK Athens

Iran firefighters protest living conditions on deadly blaze anniversary

Dozens of firefighters rallied in Tehran to protest their living conditions, local media reported on Wednesday, marking the fifth anniversary of a tower blaze that caused the death of many of their colleagues.

Prince Andrew quits social media as US sex assault case looms

Queen Elizabeth II's second son Prince Andrew has deactivated his social media accounts, users said Wednesday, as he faces a US civil case for sexual assault.

Ben Arfa to attempt career relaunch at Ligue 1 champions Lille

Former Newcastle and France midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa signed for reigning French champions Lille until the end of the season on Wednesday, the club said.

P&G profits up on strong consumer demand, higher pricing

Procter & Gamble raised its full-year forecast Wednesday as robust consumer demand enabled the company to notch higher sales even as it increased prices on consumer goods.

Indian trailblazer Sania Mirza to quit tennis this year

Indian former doubles world number one Sania Mirza said Wednesday she will retire from tennis at the end of this season with injuries taking their toll.

Germany tries Syrian doctor for crimes against humanity

German prosecutors accused a Syrian doctor Wednesday of torturing detainees and killing one of them while working in military hospitals in his war-torn homeland, on the first day of a landmark crimes against humanity trial in Frankfurt.

Beijing battles virus as Xi'an emerges from lockdown

Beijing on Wednesday reported five new locally transmitted coronavirus cases, raising fears of a fresh outbreak less than three weeks before the city hosts the Winter Olympics.

Laid-back Osaka takes inspiration from Kyrgios at Australian Open

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that she is taking inspiration at the Australian Open from none other than Nick Kyrgios.

Heartbreak as Hong Kong pet owners give up hamsters for Covid cull

Time was running out for Pudding.

Osaka and Barty stride closer to showdown as Nadal rolls on

Naomi Osaka played the role of smiling assassin and top seed Ashleigh Barty was ruthlessly efficient at the Australian Open on Wednesday as they moved closer to a potential fourth-round showdown.

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