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Five memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals
Grand manners: obsessive Nadal makes tennis history
Grand manners: obsessive Nadal makes tennis history

Finicky to the point of distraction, Rafael Nadal cuts an instantly recognisable figure on court with idiosyncrasies that are regarded as charming by his fans but often irritating by opponents.

January 30, 2022

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Dupont and Ntamack called up to France Six Nations squad
Dupont and Ntamack called up to France Six Nations squad

World player of the year Antoine Dupont and his Toulouse half-back partner Romain Ntamack have been called up to the France squad after recovering from Covid-19, the French Rugby Federation announced on Sunday.

January 30, 2022

'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive
'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive

A leggy blonde sashays with the grace of a Hollywood star then drops into the splits, mesmerising an enthusiastic Johannesburg audience not used to watching major shows by international drag queens.

January 30, 2022

Nadal comes from two sets down to make history with 21st Slam
Nadal comes from two sets down to make history with 21st Slam

Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and claim a record 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

January 30, 2022

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N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday' with sombre memorial
N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday' with sombre memorial

The Northern Irish city of Londonderry began commemorations Sunday of one of the darkest days in modern UK history when, 50 years ago, British troops without provocation killed 13 unarmed civil rights protesters.

January 30, 2022

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Sealed off: Inside the 'closed loop' at the Beijing Winter Olympics
Sealed off: Inside the 'closed loop' at the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Beijing Olympics are taking place in a strict "closed loop" with 60,000 competitors, journalists and the Chinese workforce looking after them cut off from local people and tested for Covid-19 every day.

January 30, 2022