Berrettini ends Djokovic comeback at Qatar Open
Doha (AFP) – Novak Djokovic’s comeback came to a crashing halt on Tuesday as he lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Qatar Open.
Formula One chiefs plan changes to spice up Monaco Grand Prix
London (AFP) – Motorsport’s governing body announced plans on Tuesday to revive the Monaco Grand Prix as a spectacle by increasing the number of mandatory pit-stops during the race.
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La Rochelle (France) (AFP) – La Rochelle’s South African international centre Raymond Rhule, who has not played competitively for 10 months due to a knee injury, has called time on his playing career, the French Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.
Ireland and New Zealand return to Chicago in Autumn Series
Paris (AFP) – Ireland and New Zealand will return to Soldier’s Field in Chicago for the opening match of their Autumn Series fixtures which were published on Tuesday.
England bring in Chessum for Scotland Six Nations clash
London (AFP) – England on Tuesday announced one change to their starting side for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Scotland at Twickenham by bringing in Ollie Chessum to their pack.
Philippine Coast Guard slams 'dangerous' China helicopter manoeuvres
Above the South China Sea (AFP) – The Philippine Coast Guard condemned “dangerous” manoeuvres by a Chinese Navy helicopter on Tuesday that it said flew within three metres (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.
Liverpool can handle title tension: Slot
London (AFP) – Arne Slot insists Liverpool can handle the mounting pressure of the Premier League title race after the leaders were hampered by nerves in their tense win against Wolves.
Meta plans undersea cable to link five continents
Paris (AFP) – Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has said it will lay an undersea cable stretching across five continents to carry data, including for developing artificial intelligence.
Turkey arrests 282 despite reconciliation bid with PKK
Istanbul (AFP) – Turkey has detained 282 people in a nationwide swoop on those with suspected “terror” ties, the interior minister said Tuesday, despite a parallel government bid to end the bloody four-decade Kurdish conflict.
Philippine Coast Guard slams 'dangerous' China helicopter manoeuvres
Above the South China Sea (AFP) – The Philippine Coast Guard condemned “dangerous” manoeuvres by a Chinese Navy helicopter Tuesday as it flew within three metres (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.