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Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time - the latest finish in the tournament's history.
Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time in New York.
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Are women better than men at endurance running?
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England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
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Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
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The Papers: 'Israel reacts with fury' and 'air traffic collapse'
Sanctions on West Bank settlements, airport chaos and Prince George dominate Wednesday's front pages.
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial
The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
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