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Venus Williams to return to Auckland Classic at the age of 45

Venus Williams to return to Auckland Classic at the age of 45

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will play in January's Auckland's Classic at the age of 45, tournament organisers announced Wednesday.

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No deal yet on EU climate targets as COP30 looms

No deal yet on EU climate targets as COP30 looms

The European Union's member states have not yet reached an agreement on key emissions targets before the UN's COP30 summit in Brazil, and ministers will meet again on Wednesday to thrash out a deal, according to Brussels officials.

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Typhoon death toll climbs to 66 in the Philippines

Typhoon death toll climbs to 66 in the Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed to 66 on Wednesday as residents of hardest-hit Cebu province began picking through homes and businesses devastated by the worst flooding in recent memory.

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NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia

NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia

On the Mures river in central Romania, French armoured vehicles and Romanian trucks board a motorised floating bridge, part of a large military exercise to showcase NATO's ability to rapidly increase force levels on its eastern flank facing Russia.

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Uncapped opener Weatherald in Australia squad for first Ashes Test

Uncapped opener Weatherald in Australia squad for first Ashes Test

Uncapped opener Jake Weatherald was named Wednesday in Australia's squad for the first Ashes Test against England, with Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott included as back-up fast bowlers.

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Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Luis Diaz grabbed a brace as Bayern Munich sunk title-holders Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the French capital.

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Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal's lead

Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal's lead

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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PSG left to sweat on injuries to Dembele and Hakimi

PSG left to sweat on injuries to Dembele and Hakimi

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said the reigning European champions would have to wait to learn the extent of injuries suffered by star duo Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi in Tuesday's Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.

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Reddit, Kick to be included in Australia's social media ban

Reddit, Kick to be included in Australia's social media ban

Popular social media website Reddit and streaming giant Kick will be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in Australia from next month, Canberra said Wednesday.

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Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Williams treated for 'drug addiction'

Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Williams treated for 'drug addiction'

Former Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams is being treated for drug addiction and will not play for the country again, the national cricket board said on Tuesday.

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