Second petrol cost cut as prices down - but it should be even cheaper
Petrol prices have seen their second consecutive cut after new figures show a cut of 6p per litre.
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Greece hailed again as global economic 'country of the year'
Greece led The Economist's annual ranking of rich-world economies in 2023.
Rafael Nadal wins again on road back from injury towards Australian Open
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from injury with a dominant win over Jason Kubler at the Brisbane International.
Atalanta Set Up Italian Cup Quarter-Final With AC Milan
Atalanta beat Sassuolo 3-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the Italian Cup quarter-finals where they will meet AC Milan. On loan from Milan, Belgian striker Charles De Ketelaere scored the first two of Atalanta's goals before also providing the assist for the third, scored by Russian Aleksei Miranchuk. Milan defeated Cagliari 4-1 on Tuesday and will face Atalanta at the San Siro on January 10.
Azarenka wins but Kenin bundled out in Brisbane
BRISBANE: Former world number one Victoria Azarenka moved into the third round of the Brisbane International Tuesday (Jan 2), but Sofia Kenin was bundled out by Australian wildcard Arina Rodionova.
Watch: Poisonous Snake Stops Dominic Thiem's Match At Brisbane International. This Happens Next
Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International qualifying match against Australian James McCabe was suspended for 40 minutes on Saturday after a poisonous snake slithered courtside. McCabe had just wrapped up the first set 6-2 against the Austrian 2020 US Open champion when the reptile -- reportedly an eastern brown snake -- was spotted among electrical wires on the side of the court in front of spectators. Play was halted until a snake catcher arrived and managed to tease it into a bag. Eastern browns are capable of delivering a potent bite and their venom can result in progressive paralysis and uncontrollable bleeding, according to the website of the Australian Museum.
Maple Leafs waive underperforming goalie Ilya Samsonov
The Toronto Maple Leafs waived underperforming goalie Ilya Samsonov, a person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Nadal makes long-awaited comeback in Brisbane
Rafa Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year.