Rotterdam-born Robin van Persie is 6ft tall
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5 exclusive cartoons about Trump and Putin negotiating peaceCartoons Artists take on alternative timelines, missing participants, and more
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The AI arms raceTalking Point The fixation on AI-powered economic growth risks drowning out concerns around the technology which have yet to be resolved
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Why Jannik Sinner's ban has divided the tennis worldIn the Spotlight The timing of the suspension handed down to the world's best male tennis player has been met with scepticism
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The biggest sporting events of 2025The Explainer Women's Rugby World Cup and African Cup of Nations are among sporting highlights this coming year
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Geoff Capes obituary: shot-putter who became the World’s Strongest ManIn the Spotlight The 'mighty figure' was a two-time Commonwealth Champion and world-record holder
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And the gold goes to the wackiest events of Olympics pastThe Explainer Prior games have included contests like pigeon shooting and hot air ballooning
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Salt Lake City named host of 2034 Winter OlympicsSpeed Read The Winter Games are returning to the US for the first time in 32 years
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Tour de France: a return to the glory days?A stellar line-up of contenders looks set to provide a vintage race
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Future of Commonwealth Games in doubt as Victoria drops outSpeed Read Australian state cites cost concerns in ‘latest sorry chapter’ for the sporting event
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Commonwealth Games: a ‘modern and edgy’ or ‘uncertain’ future?Under the Radar Birmingham may be the last time the multi-sport event ‘makes such a big noise’
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Lewis Hamilton on his F1 future: ‘I have plenty of fuel in the tank’Under the Radar Seven-time world champion finished second on his 300th grand prix start
