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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka pulls out of Stuttgart Open with injury

Aryna Sabalenka said on social media she had failed to recover in time for the clay court tournament, which starts on April 13.
Aryna Sabalenka said on social media she had failed to recover in time for the clay court tournament, which starts on April 13.

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to the media about the current developments in domestic and foreign politics, in Berlin, Germany, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to the media about the current developments in domestic and foreign politics, in Berlin, Germany, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben

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First responders standing amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 8.
First responders standing amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 8.

Bayern keeper Neuer's masterclass reignites national team discussion

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Real Madrid v Bayern Munich - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 7, 2026 Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer reacts REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Real Madrid v Bayern Munich - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - April 7, 2026 Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer reacts REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany praises ‘special’ Manuel Neuer display in Champions League win at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe being denied by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League quarter-final, first-leg win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 7, 2026.
Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe being denied by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League quarter-final, first-leg win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 7, 2026.

Kai Havertz hails Arsenal turnaround in Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrating after scoring the winner against Sporting Lisbon in the Gunners' 1-0 away win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 7.
Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrating after scoring the winner against Sporting Lisbon in the Gunners' 1-0 away win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on April 7.

Germany's young men do not need permit for foreign travel, ministry said

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German army Bundeswehr stand in position on the day German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presents the Chancellor's Ribbon of Honour to the Guard Battalion, which is responsible for protocol duties and the protection of the German government, at the Federal Defence Ministry in Berlin, Germany, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soldiers of the Guard Battalion of the German army Bundeswehr stand in position on the day German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presents the Chancellor's Ribbon of Honour to the Guard Battalion, which is responsible for protocol duties and the protection of the German government, at the Federal Defence Ministry in Berlin, Germany, March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen/File Photo

Imperfect but happy, New Hui Fen wins Bowler of the Year accolade

Portrait of New Hui Fen, 34, (right) recipient of the Bowler of the Year 2025 award; and Mike Ong, 20, recipient of theYouth Bowler of the Year 2025 award; at the Singapore Bowling Federation Awards 2026, held at Raffles Town Club on Apr 7, 2026.
Portrait of New Hui Fen, 34, (right) recipient of the Bowler of the Year 2025 award; and Mike Ong, 20, recipient of theYouth Bowler of the Year 2025 award; at the Singapore Bowling Federation Awards 2026, held at Raffles Town Club on Apr 7, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking at a press briefing on the US-Israel war on Iran at the White House on April 6.
US President Donald Trump speaking at a press briefing on the US-Israel war on Iran at the White House on April 6.

Wolf that bit woman in Germany released back into wild

Wolves were effectively wiped out in Germany by the mid‑19th century, largely due to bounties and habitat loss.
Wolves were effectively wiped out in Germany by the mid‑19th century, largely due to bounties and habitat loss.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.