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Hammers boss Potter ready to make do and mend amid striker shortage

Hammers boss Potter ready to make do and mend amid striker shortage

West Ham manager Graham Potter has said he is more than happy to work with the players he already has if the London club are unable to bolster their squad by recruiting a new striker during the January transfer window.

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Zverev cruises into Australian Open third round

Zverev cruises into Australian Open third round

World number two Alexander Zverev kept his Australian Open title charge on track Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

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Ancelotti demands Real Madrid response after Clasico drubbing

Ancelotti demands Real Madrid response after Clasico drubbing

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday demanded a rapid reaction from his team after their capitulation against rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

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Serve better! Gauff outlines must-do for next Melbourne clash

Serve better! Gauff outlines must-do for next Melbourne clash

Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but admitted she will need to serve better if she is to stay alive at the Australian Open.

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Benn and Eubank Jr boxing bout set to finally take place in London in April

Benn and Eubank Jr boxing bout set to finally take place in London in April

The long-awaited grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in London in April after a delay of several years, it was announced Wednesday.

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German economy shrinks again amid political crisis

German economy shrinks again amid political crisis

Germany's economy shrank for a second straight year in 2024, official figures showed Wednesday, with little hope of a speedy recovery as Europe's traditional powerhouse is also mired in political crisis.

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Spain hosted record 94 mn foreign tourists in 2024

Spain hosted record 94 mn foreign tourists in 2024

A record 94 million foreign tourists craving for sun, sand and culture flocked to Spain in 2024 as the sector drives the country's bullish economy, the tourism minister said on Wednesday.

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Thai PM says nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam

Thai PM says nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra almost fell victim to a phone scam using AI to impersonate a foreign leader's voice, she said Wednesday.

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European stocks climb as inflation takes centre stage

European stocks climb as inflation takes centre stage

European stock markets rose Wednesday as traders focused on inflation data in Britain and the United States.

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Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud crashing out of Australian Open

Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud crashing out of Australian Open

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud was sent tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round by fast-rising Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Wednesday, the highest men's seed to fall.

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