Mensik withdrawal sends Djokovic into last eight

Novak Djokovic moves through to the Australian Open quarter-finals as fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik pulls out with an abdominal injury.

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New top story on Hacker News: German economists push for gold repatriation from U.S. vaults

German economists push for gold repatriation from U.S. vaults
40 by saubeidl | 19 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Eloquent: Improving Text Editing on Mobile (2021)

Eloquent: Improving Text Editing on Mobile (2021)
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'It breaks my heart' - two-time champion Osaka withdraws through injury

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Australian Open shortly before she was due to play home qualifier Maddison Inglis.

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Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl

NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter explains why she feels Los Angeles will deny Seattle's British coach a spot in Super Bowl 60, and reacts to Buffalo's coaching change.

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Would Man Utd 2008 really 'batter' Arsenal 2026?

After being challenged by Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney said the Manchester United side of 2008 would "batter" the current Arsenal team.

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In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK

After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK

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Father-to-be Ruud ready to leave Melbourne early

Norway's Casper Ruud says he "probably won't be here the next day" if his wife goes into labour during the Australian Open.

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New top story on Hacker News: Radboud University selects Fairphone as standard smartphone for employees

Radboud University selects Fairphone as standard smartphone for employees
37 by ardentsword | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure

From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.

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Some near misses, but Middlesbrough fan makes it to every match since 1996

Nick Waites celebrates his 1,400th consecutive match, but admits he has had some "very close calls".

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New top story on Hacker News: The Walls Are Closing in on Tesla

The Walls Are Closing in on Tesla
22 by enopod_ | 22 comments on Hacker News.

Spurs chiefs consider Frank's future as manager

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign.

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San Francisco event aims to top 135,000 record crowd

Plans to stage the most attended event in boxing history are announced by live sports entertainment organisation iVisit Boxing (iVB).

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New top story on Hacker News: Interactive eBPF

Interactive eBPF
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'Cautiously optimistic' or 'no progress'? - players divided on Slam demands

As players demand greater reward from the Grand Slams, some are optimistic about progress. Others are not so sure.

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Trump v China: How Oil Is Defining Great Power Politics

What is this new era of global politics and where it does it leave Europe?

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New top story on Hacker News: A letter to those who fired tech writers because of AI

A letter to those who fired tech writers because of AI
12 by theletterf | 1 comments on Hacker News.

'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

After blazing a trail from the British amateur game to the NFL, Aden Durde is two wins from the Super Bowl and could become Britain's first head coach.

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Hasty or a shrewd move? Madrid in shock at swift Arbeloa appointment

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as manager - is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

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New top story on Hacker News: Data Exfiltration via DNS Resolution

Data Exfiltration via DNS Resolution
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Carrick to bring in Holland as assistant at Man Utd

Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.

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GB's Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying

Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park.

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New top story on Hacker News: Lightpanda migrate DOM implementation to Zig

Lightpanda migrate DOM implementation to Zig
12 by gearnode | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

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Adventurer's 'mixed feelings' as 36,000 mile journey nears end

Karl Bushby, from Hull, is sketching out the final path of his 36,000-mile journey.

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New top story on Hacker News: Don't fall into the anti-AI hype

Don't fall into the anti-AI hype
102 by todsacerdoti | 87 comments on Hacker News.

I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC

In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take Greenland by force.

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New top story on Hacker News: Max Payne – two decades later – Graphics Critique

Max Payne – two decades later – Graphics Critique
22 by davikr | 9 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Iran's internet shutdown is chillingly precise and may last some time

Iran's internet shutdown is chillingly precise and may last some time
14 by robaato | 1 comments on Hacker News.

England's Stanway to leave Bayern in summer

England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season.

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Man dies after tree falls onto caravan during Storm Goretti

Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.

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Macclesfield's 'massive occasion' tinged with sadness

Non-league Macclesfield host holders Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday, 25 days after the death of their player Ethan McLeod.

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Unloved in PE, ignored at top - what is cross country's future?

Cross country evokes miserable school memories for many, while top athletes focus on Olympic disciplines instead - what is its future?

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Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

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Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years

Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory.

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McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.

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'Sydney is a city of endings – this felt like another'

England's meek performance on day three of the fifth Ashes Test felt like the end of an era, says Stephan Shemilt.

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Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction

The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

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New top story on Hacker News: Can I start using Wayland in 2026?

Can I start using Wayland in 2026?
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Drones used to carry blood in trial aimed at saving lives

It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during news conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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New top story on Hacker News: AI results can be manipulated

AI results can be manipulated
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Women's game did not need 'Battle of Sexes' - Swiatek

Iga Swiatek says tennis did not need the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as the women's game "stands on its own".

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Congestion charge for EV drivers comes into effect in London

Pure battery-powered EVs are no longer eligible for a 100% discount on the congestion charge.

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Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite?

Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career?

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