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Elon Musk announces he’s leaving Trump administration
Elon Musk is leaving his US government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire entrepreneur posted …
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Kyrgios to make French Open return in doubles
Nick Kyrgios is to return to the French Open for the first time in eight years, teaming up with fellow Australian Jordan Thompson to play the doubles tournament. Kyrgios was …
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Kyriacou shines but can’t catch Thitikul in LPGA event
Steph Kyriacou has fallen short in her bid for a first LPGA Tour title despite a brilliant final round as Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul closed with a three-under 69 for a …
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End of an online era as Microsoft closes Skype
Skype, the once-popular video call service, has ended operations after more than 20 years. Owner Microsoft had announced the move in February, encouraging Skype users to migrate to its communications …
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Dozens arrested as Istanbul mayor investigation deepens
Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month, leading to Turkey’s largest protests in more …
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How Jennifer Aniston overcomes ‘extreme fear’ of flying
Actor Jennifer Aniston has turned to hypnotherapy to overcome aerophobia, in a bid to “remove all of those superstitions” of danger when she boards a plane. “I have an extreme …
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Postecoglou suffers Son blow ahead of Frankfurt test
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has been ruled out of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final at Eintracht Frankfurt, but Ange Postecoglou backed his players to seize a great opportunity despite having “no …
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Steph Kyriacou runs hot at LPGA Tour’s Championship
Steph Kyriacou has produced a stunning birdie blitz to be the leading Australian after the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s Ford Championship in Arizona. But it was all about …
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Kyrgios storms back for long-awaited win in Miami
Nick Kyrgios has recovered from a slow start to beat American Mackenzie McDonald in the first round of the Miami Open. Kyrgios dropped the opening set before storming home to …
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Mamma Mia! star to ‘100 percent optimistic’ on return to Greece for third movie
Amanda Seyfried is “100 per cent optimistic” a third Mamma Mia! movie will get made. The 39-year-old actress starred in the ABBA jukebox musical film in 2008 and its sequel …