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Wawrinka relishing marathon matches at Aus Open, Pliskova embraces underdog role

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrates after winning his second round match against France's Arthur Gea REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrates after winning his second round match against France's Arthur Gea REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

'Fully Australian' Kasatkina ready to embrace home expectations at Melbourne Park

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2025 Australia's Daria Kasatkina reacts during her third round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2025 Australia's Daria Kasatkina reacts during her third round match against Japan's Naomi Osaka REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

Reports have detailed the Israeli military’s mental health crisis, which comes as fighting persists in Gaza and Lebanon and as tensions flare with Iran.
Reports have detailed the Israeli military’s mental health crisis, which comes as fighting persists in Gaza and Lebanon and as tensions flare with Iran.

ATP to introduce new heat policy from 2026 season

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 5, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his round of 32 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 5, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his round of 32 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Go Nakamura

I aced the PSLE: It mattered, but not in the way I’d expected

What I did gain from my schooling years was focus, discipline, resilience and a love for learning.
What I did gain from my schooling years was focus, discipline, resilience and a love for learning.

World Cup matches to have mandatory hydration breaks in each half

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Hungary v Armenia - Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary - October 11, 2025  Hungary's Daniel Lukacs during a water break REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Hungary v Armenia - Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary - October 11, 2025  Hungary's Daniel Lukacs during a water break REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Debutants, heat and distance shape mood ahead of 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gestures to the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner's trophy during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gestures to the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner's trophy during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Australia captain Cummins, Hazlewood to miss another Ashes test

Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Temba Bavuma, caught out by Alex Carey Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 14, 2025 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Temba Bavuma, caught out by Alex Carey Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Nigeria faces record hunger amid insurgent attacks, aid cuts

Women displaced by the floods line up to receive a bag of rice each in Baga road, Maiduguri Nigeria October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Abraham Achirga
Women displaced by the floods line up to receive a bag of rice each in Baga road, Maiduguri Nigeria October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Abraham Achirga

South Africa fast bowler Rabada ruled out of second test against India

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 13, 2025 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action bowling. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 13, 2025 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action bowling. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

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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.