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Sunak to visit Kyiv Friday to set out new 'support package'

Sunak to visit Kyiv Friday to set out new 'support package'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Kyiv on Friday to launch "a major new package of support" for Ukraine and increase military funding for this financial year to £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion), his office said.

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Korda crushed in Adelaide, Ostapenko into women's final

Korda crushed in Adelaide, Ostapenko into women's final

Third seed Sebastian Korda was dismantled 6-2, 6-1 on Friday as Jiri Lehecka reached the Adelaide International final, while Jelena Ostapenko battled into the women's decider.

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Why Greeks still love their smashing nights out

Why Greeks still love their smashing nights out

A Greek crooner is showered in red and pink carnations by customers in an Athens taverna as they sway to his songs of love and passion.

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Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup

Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup

Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona's academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realise his potential by taking the Asian Cup by storm.

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DR Congo capital in tumult as river bursts banks

DR Congo capital in tumult as river bursts banks

Burst riverbanks are causing turmoil in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, with dark and foul-smelling water pouring into homes across working-class neighbourhoods in the central African megacity.

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Brunei's 'Instagrammer' prince gives royal family a fresh look

Brunei's 'Instagrammer' prince gives royal family a fresh look

In real life he's a prince of an Islamic sultanate steeped in centuries-old traditions, but on Instagram Brunei's Abdul Mateen is more Hollywood than royalty as he flies in fighter jets, drives speed boats and poses bare-chested after workouts.

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Raducanu confident she can return to top

Raducanu confident she can return to top

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu says her level is "just too good not to come through" as she looks to get her career back on track at the Australian Open.

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Gauff aims to harness 'mental fire' at Australian Open

Gauff aims to harness 'mental fire' at Australian Open

Coco Gauff says she will try and use the "mental fire" that propelled her to US Open glory at Melbourne Park as she set her sights on winning multiple Grand Slam titles.

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Sinner enjoying life as Grand Slam breakthrough beckons

Sinner enjoying life as Grand Slam breakthrough beckons

Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill Friday with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis.

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'No consent at 14': French actor fuels #MeToo movement

'No consent at 14': French actor fuels #MeToo movement

A French actor has accused a director 25 years her senior of manipulating her into a relationship as a teenager, contributing to criticism that the arts have provided cover for abuse.

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