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Tennis’s greatest player retires after 17 years in the sport
Roger Federer announces his retirement from the ATP Tour and grand slams “I love tennis,” Federer told reporters after announcing his retirement In an emotional post on Instagram, the World No. 1 said, “I...

politics
Qatari government could end up as a ‘safe space’ for violence against LGBT people
Qatar may allow LGBTQ flags, protests during World Cup: report Qatar would accept rainbow-themed flags on the pitch during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to a report in The Guardian. And, as is...

sport
The Media Should Cover the Truth
Letters to the Editor: 'Measure A (for Alex?)' -- Sheriff Villanueva's legacy in L.A. County comes from his work on the community policing program, which has been proven effective by local, state and national...

asia
Trump’s impeachment could be a major political blow
Five global stories to watch as the US waits for midterm election results: 1. A ‘deep state’ in turmoil The impeachment of Donald Trump and the ongoing investigations into the US president will dominate...

sport
Serena Williams: The Queen of Tennis
Serena Williams hails Tiger Woods' influence as she continues her US Open run. Photograph: Gary Cramer/Sports Illustrated/Corbis Serena Williams started as an unknown. A five-time Grand Slam champion, a six-time Wimbledon champion, a seven-time...

politics
The UK government bought a diamond from the British diamond company De Beers
Royal gift or 'stolen' gem? Calls for UK to return 500 carat Great Star of Africa diamond mine (Image: Pixabay / Alain Pouget) The UK government was supposed to pay more than £2 billion...

entertainment
Jude Bellingham defends the right to criticise racism in football
'Maybe we are alone': Jude Bellingham questions whether authorities 'care' about racist abuse directed at Black footballers She has come under intense scrutiny as racist taunts have continued by a group calling themselves the...

asia
Fox News’ Chris Wallace Resigns
After #RIPJimmyFallon trends on Twitter, Elon Musk responds to the TV host with jokes about his wife This week marked the ninth anniversary of former Fox News anchor and current MSNBC host Chris Wallace’s...

world
The U.S. Finally Found a Way to Win a World Cup
The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another. The U.S. cleared a big world-stage hurdle on Wednesday with a 5-4 loss to Italy in an entertaining Group D contest...

world
HBO: “We are shocked that our network has become the victim of this kind of despicable conduct.”
James Corden apologized but now calls restaurant ban 'silly' and denies bad behavior HBO star and longtime friend Callum Lynch on Call The Midwife, who is a serial abuser of women on screen, and...