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Why Adesanya went back to ‘time that existed before’ in UFC return
It's just the fourth time in 18 UFC bouts that Adesanya hasn't been on a pay-per-view.

‘I’m attaining my peace': Adesanya reveals renewed UFC outlook
'I’m going to have fun – more than I have in a long time.'

Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals
New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.

Tributes to ‘teddy bear’ 9-year-old victim of German Christmas market attack
André Gleißner died alongside four women after car driven through Magdeburg market.

‘Something quite unique’: Why UFC newcomer brought camp to NZ ahead of debut
'They know how to make a champion. That comes from the culture to begin with.'

‘Torn from my side’: Survivors of horror German Christmas market attack speak out
Two dead and dozens injured after car drives into German Christmas market.

Adesanya’s UFC return confirmed for February in Saudi Arabia
It will be the first time in almost six years Adesanya has fought in a non-title bout.

Editorial: Saudi Arabia's World Cup reveals Fifa’s lack of moral compass
OPINION: Fifa has associated itself with the Saudi regime's dubious human rights record.

Oliver Brown: Fifa sinks to all-time low with 2024 Saudi Arabia World Cup
OPINION: Gianni Infantino faces backlash as Fifa seals World Cup deal without scrutiny.

UK finance minister to meet EU counterparts in post-Brexit 'reset'
She's the first British chancellor to attend a Eurogroup meeting since the UK left.

Esports in the Olympics? Kiwi medallist behind cycling's virtual revolution
Alison Shanks: 'It's the next evolution of sport.'

Executions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’
Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.

Mega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi Arabia
Financial Times: He leaves after six years in charge of $850 billion desert development.

Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of December
Key countries have been delaying production increases.

'Not just talk': Government pledges $20m to set up Pacific climate fund
Winston Peters says New Zealand’s put its money where its mouth is for climate funding.

Dalton's decision: Wayne Brown says Team NZ boss will decide where next America's Cup is held
Saudi Arabia is the early frontrunner to host the next America's Cup.

RNZYS enter Saudi performance partnership; no link to America's Cup future
'They can see why the event is here' – RNZYS vice-commodore on Kiwis in Barcelona.

Water demand will surge because of wars and tech, says utility boss
Financial Times: Floating desalination plants and thirsty data centres stir up water.

Saudi tycoon plans comeback with world’s tallest tower
Financial Times: Long-stalled project among a flurry of glitzy real estate deals

Sports Insider: 'Crisis' summit called by World Rugby could open door for Saudis
OPINION: It may be the most significant gathering of rugby's overlords in over a decade.

Pacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertain
Leaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.