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Jockey Kitts given nine-year ban in corruption case
Jockey Dylan Kitts and associate John Higgins are banned after conspiring to stop Hillsin running on his merits. Source link
'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan
Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public. Source link
Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India’s “most handsome actor”. Source link
England's first-choice batters to sit out tour match
England pass up the opportunity to send their first-choice batters to gain match practice in an Ashes tour game in Canberra, despite a dismal defeat in the first Test. Source link
Daughter of South Africa's ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine. Source link
The Climate Question
We’re still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil. Source link
Scotland's Fagerson leaves darkness behind after toughest year
Zander Fagerson talks about his darkest year in rugby as the Scotland prop returns from injury in Sunday’s win over Tonga. Source link
S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison
“Pastor” Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors. Source link
Wales' deputies backed to step up against Springboks
Joe Hawkins believes Wales’ much-changed side can rise to the challenge against world champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday. Source link
Ireland turn focus to 'bread and butter' Six Nations
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hopes that his side can get back on track with their “bread and butter” of the Six Nations starting in February. Source link