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Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of Man Utd job
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous': daughter
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous': daughter

Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling on Tuesday, with his daughter saying the injury was serious but "not dangerous".

January 06, 2026

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UK electric car sales hit record high in 2025: industry
UK electric car sales hit record high in 2025: industry

All-electric vehicles accounted for nearly one quarter of new cars sold in the UK last year, a record high, industry data showed Tuesday, as Britain phases out combustion engines.

January 06, 2026

Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr dies aged 70
Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr dies aged 70

Legendary Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr, known for his long takes, monochromatic films and depictions of desolate landscapes on the silver screen, died on Tuesday at the age of 70.

January 06, 2026

Canadian Gee joins Lidl-Trek, resolves dispute with ex-team
Canadian Gee joins Lidl-Trek, resolves dispute with ex-team

Cyclist Derek Gee has agreed to join Lidl-Trek until 2028, the German outfit announced on Tuesday, as his former team said they had resolved their contract dispute with the Canadian.

January 06, 2026

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Australian Open title rivals ease through in Brisbane warm-up
Australian Open title rivals ease through in Brisbane warm-up

Australian Open title rivals Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina all launched their build-up with straight-sets wins Tuesday in Brisbane but home favourite Nick Kyrgios lost on his return.

January 06, 2026

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Chelsea appoint Rosenior as new boss
Chelsea appoint Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday that the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

January 06, 2026