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China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending

It's known to be China's biggest online shopping event - taking place on 11 November each year. But this year, Single's Day sales have already begun in mid-October, as part of efforts by Chinese retai …

Clarke v TKV on BBC moved to November after injury

Clarke v TKV on BBC moved to November after injury

The British heavyweight title fight between Frazer Clarke and Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva has been moved to 29 November after TKV suffered an injury in training. It had originally been scheduled for 25 Octo …

Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

Clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police in the Peruvian capital, Lima, have left a 32-year-old man dead and more than 100 people injured, including many police officers. The protest …

CMAT and Pulp among favourites to win Mercury Prize

CMAT and Pulp among favourites to win Mercury Prize

CMAT and Pulp are among the favourites to win this year's Mercury Prize for album of the year, which will be awarded in Newcastle on Thursday. Bookmakers say Irish singer CMAT is the front-runner with …

Cundy wins 22nd world track title in Rio

Cundy wins 22nd world track title in Rio

Jody Cundy claimed his 22nd world track gold medal with victory in the 1km time trial at the Para-Cycling World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Cundy, 47, led home a British one-two in the men's C4 e …

Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again

Decision on China mega embassy site delayed again

A decision on whether to approve China's application for a new super-embassy in London has been delayed again by the government. Housing Secretary Steve Reed had been due to rule on the application by …