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Russian-born Daria Kasatkina says she can "finally breathe" as she prepares for her first Australian Open as a home player.

Thailand’s ruling party, which is seeking to retain power in next month’s election, has vowed to resolve the country’s conflict with Cambodia and clean up its image as a transit hub for trafficked scam victims. The conservative Bhumjaithai Party, which took power in September, has cast itself as the most suitable defender of Thai sovereignty during the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries. Clashes erupted for five days last July and reignited in December before a...

This article was first published on December 15, 1969 Drama in HK’s first international marathon by Neil Perera Unheralded Kim Cha Hwan of South Korea yesterday (December 14, 1969) pulverised an international field of long distance runners to win the first Tin Tin international marathon in the New Territories. Kim, a 21-year-old electrician, overcame a determined challenge from Australia’s John Farrington to cover the gruelling 26 miles course in two hours 20 minutes 39 seconds. He immediately...

Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

Hong Kong authorities may remove building maintenance contractors from a government-recommended list if homeowners are dissatisfied with their performance, as part of measures to combat bid-rigging following the deadly Tai Po fire, the city’s No 2 official has said. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok‑ki said on Saturday that the government aimed to improve the Urban Renewal Authority’s “Smart Tender” scheme by establishing a pre‑selected list of qualified contractors. The scheme provides support to...

BBC Sport's panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

BBC Sport's panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

BBC Sport's panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

BBC Sport's panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

BBC Sport's panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

BBC Sport's panel of NFL experts run the rule over the four Divisional Round games being played this weekend as we edge closer to Super Bowl 60.

Polling suggests Plaid or Reform UK could win the Senedd election - but fall short of getting a majority.