Novak Djokovic has won his ninth Australian Open title with an impressive defeat of Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, in a breath-taking and assured performance that showcased just why he is the king of Melbourne Park. The much-touted battle of age against experience never really manifested, and all predictions of a long...
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A range of legal measures have been put forward by the education secretary, Gavin Williamson, as part of a manifesto commitment to protect free speech and academic freedom.
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Japan’s Naomi Osaka claimed her second Australian Open title with a straight sets victory over Jennifer Brady. The win will see Osaka’s star rise further after an impressive year, in which she has been undefeated since February 2020 and a vocal proponent of racial justice off the court. She will...
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World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic ended the surprise run of qualifier Aslan Karatsev with a dominant performance that saw him into the Australian Open final. Djokovic’s much-discussed injury concerns failed to materialise, meaning the on-form Serbian player won with straight sets 6-3 6-4 6-2, despite a valiant...
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With social interaction basically non-existent a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Reece Goodall considers the loneliness epidemic sweeping the UK and reflects on his own experiences of loneliness.
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The proportion of students from state schools entering UK universities has remained almost unchanged for the past five years, despite continuing efforts by institutions to boost numbers.
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The Dyatlov Pass Incident is one of Russia’s most enduring mysteries – to this day, people still dispute what led to the deaths of nine hikers in the Ural Mountains. New research by Professor Johan Gaume at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) has re-examined the tragedy, attempting...
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Demand for arts and humanities university courses has risen in a number of Australian states.
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In a recent interview, former team boss Eddie Jordan said that Mercedes’ dominance of F1 is “a problem”. He suspects that the team is likely to go completely unchallenged in the 2021 season, an issue which could lead to issues further down the line in terms of investment and reception....
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Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new one-year contract with Mercedes for the 2021 season, where he will aim for a record eighth world title. In a statement, Mercedes announced that this new contract will see their collaboration continue for a ninth consecutive season, where he will...
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A look into Britain’s struggle to modernise its railroad system, and the consequences of the Beeching report.
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Ryan Day has won the 2021 Snooker Shoot Out, being Mark Selby 67-24 in the final. It is Day’s third ranking title, and his excellent break put pay to Selby’s hopes of winning a record 12th ranking final in succession. Defending champion Michael Holt was defeated in the second round...
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A record one in three students obtained a first-class degree last summer, something attributed in part to universities adopting a “no detriment” policy to final assessments during Covid-19.
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