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Rising star Jodar says 'still learning' after swearing at ballboy
Rising star Jodar says 'still learning' after swearing at ballboy

Rising Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar said he was still "learning how to behave on court" after swearing at a ballboy at the Shanghai Masters, where he reached the semi-finals on Friday to make history.

October 16, 2026

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Opera on Ukraine's children aims to 're-awaken' concern for war
Opera on Ukraine's children aims to 're-awaken' concern for war

At the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, American playwright George Brant began writing an opera about Ukrainian mothers risking journeys into Russia to retrieve their children.

October 16, 2026

Trump's new press secretary admits failing bar exam
Trump's new press secretary admits failing bar exam

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia acknowledged on Thursday that she had failed the bar exam, a prerequisite for practicing law in the United States, as her credentials face scrutiny.

October 16, 2026

Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League
Man Utd lurching towards crisis as Man City cloud hangs over Premier League

Manchester United travel to historic rivals Leeds on Sunday with pressure mounting on manager Michael Carrick, while Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start despite uncertainty over their future.

October 16, 2026

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Chelsea captain James has knee surgery
Chelsea captain James has knee surgery

Chelsea captain Reece James has undergone successful knee surgery, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

October 16, 2026

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In Malaysia, frustration grows over Indonesia haze
In Malaysia, frustration grows over Indonesia haze

Closed schools, shuttered sports centres and mass mask handouts. Indonesian wildfire haze has caused a regional pollution crisis and prompted growing frustration in neighbours, including Malaysia.

October 16, 2026