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Drew Starkey has been appointed brand ambassador for Dior 19:10

Tennis:
Novak Djokovic's family may have had to stay at home - but the 10-time champion has brought his best tennis to day five of the Australian Open 19:07

Cricket:
The Black Caps are cutting back their training load, so they can stay fresh for next month's T20 World Cup 18:57

Business:
It's thought a shift in how young people invest - is altering the housing market 18:47

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Business:
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