Australian Open: Zverev rails at Alcaraz timeout in ‘one of the best battles ever’
Alexander Zverev said Carlos Alcaraz shouldn't have been allowed a medical timeout for apparent cramp in their marathon semi-final Friday -- but does not want it to overshadow "one of the best battles ever" at the Australian Open.
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ADC expresses concern over reports of political pressure on Enugu civil servants
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over reports circulating in parts of Enugu State suggesting that some civil servants, including teachers, may be experiencing pressure related to political party registration.
PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus
The party said the ruling, delivered earlier in the day, did not amount to a judgment on the validity of the Ibadan Convention.
Alcaraz battles past Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final
The Spanish world number one prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (4-7), 7-5 in a gripping contest lasting five hours and 27 minutes — the longest men’s semi-final in Australian Open history.
Trump says ‘very dangerous’ for UK to deal with China
US President Donald Trump said Thursday it was “very dangerous” for close ally Britain to deal with China, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba
The Caribbean island has experienced severe fuel shortages in recent years, impacting its power grid and subjecting residents to widespread blackouts.
