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Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis
Sinner stops Jodar to book spot in Madrid Open semis

Jannik Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favourite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid Open on Wednesday to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

April 29, 2026

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Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead
Pogacar wins opening full stage to take Tour de Romandie lead

World champion Tadej Pogacar stamped his authority on the Tour de Romandie by sprinting to victory on Wednesday's opening full stage.

April 29, 2026

'River on fire': Toxic fumes as Ukrainian drones pound Russian oil town
'River on fire': Toxic fumes as Ukrainian drones pound Russian oil town

Plumes of black smoke towered over the southern Russian town of Tuapse on Wednesday where residents wore face masks to shield themselves from polluted air after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes on a major oil refinery in the coastal town.

April 29, 2026

Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest
Pereira aiming to bring European glory back to Forest

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has said he wants to emulate managerial great Brian Clough by bringing European glory to the club -- but does not expect a statue in the city.

April 29, 2026

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Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists
Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists.

April 29, 2026

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UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup
UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup

UN rights experts on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to ditch their foreign labour system in the build-up to the 2034 football World Cup, citing abuse and exploitation concerns.

April 29, 2026