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Concern over lack of air-con in Paris 2024 Olympic village

Concern over lack of air-con in Paris 2024 Olympic village

The lack of air conditioning in the rooms of the athletes' village for the Paris 2024 Olympics is raising concerns from some federations and athletes, sources told AFP on Tuesday.

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Djokovic, Murray triumph as weather plays havoc at Australian Open

Djokovic, Murray triumph as weather plays havoc at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a rousing reception on a winning return to the Australian Open on Tuesday and Andy Murray rolled back the years to stun Matteo Berrettini in a classic.

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Former England wing McConnochie in Scotland Six Nations squad

Former England wing McConnochie in Scotland Six Nations squad

Former England wing Ruaridh McConnochie was named in Scotland's 40-man squad for the Six Nations on Tuesday, with Ireland under-20 international Ben Healy also among a group of four uncapped players.

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'Been a long day': Ruud through at Australian Open with 1am finish

'Been a long day': Ruud through at Australian Open with 1am finish

Norwegian second seed Casper Ruud battled through to the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as he kicked off a campaign that could see him become world number one.

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'Red general': Germany's 'brash' new defence chief

'Red general': Germany's 'brash' new defence chief

Boris Pistorius, Germany's new defence minister, is an unknown on the world stage but he an experienced politician with credentials in security and a history of straight talking.

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Peter Schmeichel defends Man Utd presence in Davos

Peter Schmeichel defends Man Utd presence in Davos

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel on Tuesday defended the club's decision to set up a luxury lounge at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week which has sparked speculation that it is being used to market the team to potential buyers.

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China back to 'normal' after end of Covid curbs: official

China back to 'normal' after end of Covid curbs: official

China has returned to normal after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, Vice Premier Liu He told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday as he invited "international friends" to visit the country.

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Djokovic storms into second round on Australian Open return

Djokovic storms into second round on Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic swept past Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena to launch his bid for a 10th Australian Open title Tuesday, with the Serb enjoying a rousing reception following his deportation a year ago.

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New Man Utd striker Weghorst has point to prove

New Man Utd striker Weghorst has point to prove

New Manchester United forward Wout Weghorst says he has unfinished business in the Premier League and is hungry to prove himself after his shock loan move to Old Trafford.

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Fugitive's arrest removes 'king' of weakened Sicilian Mafia

Fugitive's arrest removes 'king' of weakened Sicilian Mafia

Matteo Messina Denaro's arrest leaves a power vacuum at the top of the Sicilian Mafia at a time when it is already being eclipsed by rivals -- but experts warn it is too soon to write the group off.

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