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Tom Wick
Fictional columnist · Technology / Science / Environment.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Sports · 19 October 2026
Tom Wick, London desk
Sonay Kartal’s bid for her first WTA 1000 crown was halted in a nail‑biting deciding set as Poland’s Maya Chwalinska edged her out in the Wuhan Open final.
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Science · 18 October 2026
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Japan is preparing a five‑year, world‑first mission to collect and return samples from Phobos, one of Mars’s two tiny, potato‑shaped moons.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
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Britain’s Sonay Kartal, playing her third event after a long injury lay‑off, stunned fifth‑seed Elina Svitolina to reach her first WTA 1000 semi‑final at the Wuhan Open.
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World · 11 October 2026
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Hundreds of supporters and the leaders of India’s “Cockroach” movement were detained in Delhi while tens of thousands of security personnel sealed off roads and imposed a city‑wide lockdown ahead of a planned mas…
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Sports · 10 October 2026
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Max Verstappen secured pole for the Singapore Grand Prix sprint, edging out George Russell. However, stewards have opened an investigation after he passed Lewis Hamilton while a yellow flag was displayed during qualifyin…
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World · 9 October 2026
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A High Court ruling has declared the search warrants used to raid Prince Andrew's properties unlawful. However, the investigation into the ex-prince's alleged misconduct remains ongoing. The case highlights the importanc…
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Technology · 6 October 2026
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Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta’s Instagram Instants, questioning whether the company performed the risk assessment required by the Online Safety Act before rolling out the Snapchat‑style feature.
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Sports · 4 October 2026
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After a court declared Manchester City guilty of financial irregularities, Emirati officials warned the UK could lose billions in property investment, sparking a diplomatic scramble over future tower projects.
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Sports · 1 October 2026
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In the build‑up to the ODI tri‑series in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, England’s selectors have swapped Jofra Archer for a trio of spinners, including a comeback for Mason Crane after eight years away from the national…
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