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Serena Williams to play Wimbledon singles at 44 as a wild card: what the comeback means for women's tennis
Wimbledon has confirmed Serena Williams will play the women's singles main draw as a wild card at age 44. The 23-Grand-Slam champion, who announced her retirement in 2022, returned to competition this month after a three-year break, and is now aiming for a record-tying 24th major.
H5 bird flu reaches Australia: what the virus is, where it came from and what the human risk really is
A deadly strain of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in mainland Australia — a migratory brown skua found sick in Western Australia died from H5N1. We unpack how it spreads, why scientists call it a "genuine wildlife emergency", and what the actual human risk is.
The Gëlle Fra in Luxembourg City: the story of the Golden Lady monument — and its 26-year disappearance
The Gëlle Fra — "Golden Lady" — is one of Luxembourg's most symbolic monuments, standing atop a memorial column for more than a century. Atlas Obscura's feature traces its 1923 erection, its Nazi-era destruction, its mysterious 26-year disappearance, and its 1985 return.
Robotaxi scorecard 2026: how China's seven-operator, 18-city lead over the US and Europe really looks
TechCrunch Mobility's new robotaxi scorecard puts Chinese operators well ahead of US and European rivals on daily rides, city footprint and fleet size. We unpack what the data says, why the gap has widened in 2026, and which cities lead the pack.