51 h. ago Alex de Minaur out to break new ground as next generation boost Australia hopes

World No 6 aims to progress past quarter-finals at a grand slam, while Maya Joint is Australia’s first seeded woman at Melbourne Park since 2022Amid the annual upheaval at the Australian Open, of party courts, one-point fairytales, and ever-expanding festivals, some things don’t change. Alex de Minaur has had the same locker every year of the 10 he has played at Melbourne Park, and he once again carries the hopes of home fans into the year’s first grand slam.On the Groundhog Day repetition of the international circuit, it’s the kind of familiarity that might breed superstition. But not for the 26-year-old. “Throughout my career I’ve tried to stay clear from superstitions, because I think it can consume you,” said the man entering the tournament – at No 6 – as the highest local men’s seed in two decades. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'I'm 3ft 8ins and people always make same rude comment when they see my boyfriend'

A woman with dwarfism has slammed judgemental people for their rude comments when they see her out with her boyfriend - as she explains the impact it has on their lives

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4 d. ago Hospital trust slammed by watchdog after woman dies while waiting almost three months for cancer treatment

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment

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6 d. ago Two Met Police officers spared jail after sexually assaulting woman during drunken night out at London casino

Two Metropolitan Police officers who sexually assaulted a woman at a casino were spared jail yesterday, as the judge slammed the force for 'training issues'.

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7 d. ago Stacey Solomon's 'game changer' bathtime gadget gives you spa

Stacey Solomon has shared a luxurious 'game changer' Christmas gift from Joe Swash that transforms your bath into a spa-like experience with bubbling massage jets

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8 d. ago Woman feeding pigeons arrested and handcuffed by police as onlookers slam ‘ridiculous’ response

Video shows woman in her 40s being detained by at least six Met Police officers and council enforcement workers in Harrow, London

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1 week ago Minnesota politicians slam Trump’s justification for immigration agent killing woman during ICE raid – live

Governor Tim Walz denounces Trump’s ‘propaganda machine’ and issues ‘warning order’ to prepare state’s national guard; US president blames victim in lengthy social media postWoman fatally shot by ICE agent during raid, video showsMiranda Bryant, the Guardian’s Nordic correspondent, also has written this handy explainer on why Donald Trump is renewing calls for a takeover of Greenland: Continue reading...

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1 week ago ITV Emmerdale exit fears for soap legend as 'serious' health diagnosis confirmed

Emmerdale fans were left stunned when one beloved character received surprise news during the Coronation Street crossover

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2 w. ago More than 60 Henri Matisse artworks donated to Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris

Artist’s daughter Marguerite features in most of the pieces, kept in the family until ‘complete surprise’ donationThe Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris has received an “extraordinarily generous” donation of 61 works by Henri Matisse that have been kept in the artist’s family.Most of the donated art – which includes paintings, drawings, etchings, lithographs and a sculpture – features the painter’s daughter Marguerite. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Venus Williams, 45, gets wild card to play first Australian Open in five years

Williams to return to Melbourne Park at age 45Seven-time major champion earns wild-card entrySet to become oldest woman in Open main drawSeven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning 18 January in Melbourne.The tournament said Friday that the 45-year-old Williams would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance. In 1998, she defeated her younger sister Serena in the second round before losing in the quarter-finals to fellow American Lindsay Davenport. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Taylor Swift hailed 'modern day Santa' as she hands out wads of cash at Travis Kelce game

A member of staff at the Arrowhead Stadium revealed that Taylor Swift handed them a stack of money while at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL game on Christmas Day to thank them for working

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2 w. ago LeBron James accused of 'disrespecting' the national anthem with his behavior before Lakers game

After the Lakers' Christmas Day game against the Rockets, fans weren't talking about LeBron's performance and, rather, were left discussing his pre-game theatrics.

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3 w. ago Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction

Blues return after Christmas with crunch game at Stamford Bridge

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3 w. ago Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League latest score, match stream and goal updates

Blues return after Christmas with crunch game at Stamford Bridge

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3 w. ago Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Blues return after Christmas with crunch game at Stamford Bridge

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3 w. ago East Carolina Football Star Never Returned From Christmas Break To Quit On His Team Before Bowl Game

East Carolina Football Star Never Returned From Christmas Break To Quit On His Team Before Bowl Game  BroBible

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3 w. ago Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues return after Christmas with crunch game at Stamford Bridge

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3 w. ago Man City XI vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Pep Guardiola makes late decision on Rodri availability for first game after Christmas

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3 w. ago Man sat beside woman who died on easyJet flight slams horror claims

The easyJet flight was delayed by more than 12 hours after cabin crew noticed the elderly woman needed urgent medical assistance - she was later confirmed to have died.

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3 w. ago Powerball jackpot ticket worth staggering £1.34 billion sold at Arkansas petrol station on Christmas Eve

A petrol station in Cabot, Arkansas, sold the winning Powerball ticket in Wednesday's Christmas Eve draw worth £1.34 billion, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner

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