Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to an unassailable 2-0 lead over Japan on Friday in group play at the ATP-WTA United Cup.
Families endured an agonizing wait for news of their loved ones Friday as Swiss investigators rushed to identify victims of a ski resort fire at a New Year's celebration that killed at least 40 people.
Injury-prone fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Friday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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Former Barcelona and Brazil right-back Dani Alves, whose rape conviction was overturned last year, has invested in Portuguese third-division side Sporting Clube Sao Joao de Ver, the club announced.
January 02, 2026
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Investigators raced on Friday to identify the victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, turning a New Year's celebration into one of the country's worst tragedies.
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With captain Achraf Hakimi hardly featuring during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage as he recovers from injury, Ayoub El Kaabi has emerged as the hero of the tournament so far for the host country.
January 02, 2026
The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season's Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.
January 02, 2026
President Nicolas Maduro Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.
January 02, 2026
Sports
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam.
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US President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep while attending public meetings in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.
For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem.
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.
January 02, 2026
Politics
The North Korean leader's daughter Kim Ju Ae has made her first visit to a mausoleum housing her grandfather and great-grandfather, state media images showed Friday, further solidifying her place as her father's successor.
January 02, 2026
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The deadly fire that ripped through a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana raises numerous questions.
Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revellers rang in the New Year.
Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career.
30 former NFL star players from different NFL Teams will autograph on-site up to 3,000 The Dream Bowl memorabilia items such as helmets, footballs, jerseys, and live-autographs by Notable Live.Autographed memorabilia items will be anchored by Prova & Sumerian technologies and digital twins will be tokenized with Data Vault.Digital tokens anchored to real The Dream Bowl autographed memorabilia items will be awarded [by lottery] to holders of the original Dream Bowl Meme Coin token (the "Dream Bowl Meme Coin I") and, following the distribution date of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II tokens to certain record holders of Datavault AI securities as of January 7, 2026 (the "Dream Bowl Meme Coin II" and together with the Dream Bowl Meme Coin I, the "Dream Bowl Meme Coins"), to holders of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II, throughout 2026 with an average of 10 winners selected every business day.Dream Bowl Meme Coins memorabilia digital tokens will be traded on Datavault AI's forthcoming International NIL Exchange and [lottery] winners can decide to trade or take physical possession of The Dream Bowl autographed memorabilia items won by them.
January 02, 2026
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