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'Quad God' Malinin poised to take Milan by storm
'Quad God' Malinin poised to take Milan by storm

Four years on from an Olympic snub, US figure skater Ilia Malinin has revolutionized his sport in a meteoric rise that has him poised for gold -- and stardom -- at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

January 27, 2026

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Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea
Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea

Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.

January 27, 2026

Inside King Charles's passion project, focus of Amazon film
Inside King Charles's passion project, focus of Amazon film

Teaching children how to milk cows, combat food waste or embroider linen are among the programmes on sustainability offered at a charity founded by King Charles III two decades ago.

January 27, 2026

Zverev blasts past Tien to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Zverev blasts past Tien to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Last year's runner-up Alexander Zverev served his way into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday as he crushed young American Learner Tien under a barrage of aces.

January 27, 2026

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Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C
Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C

Aryna Sabalenka overcame heat set to hit 45C and one of the most exciting talents in tennis to power into the semi-finals of the Australian Open, where Carlos Alcaraz bids to join her later Tuesday.

January 27, 2026

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Not allies, not enemies: Britain's ties with China
Not allies, not enemies: Britain's ties with China

Britain's Keir Starmer is in China this week, marking the first visit by a UK prime minister in eight years.

January 27, 2026