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Ominous Sabalenka sets up Australian Open semi-final with Linette
Aryna Sabalenka set up a semi-final with surprise-package Magda Linette on Wednesday at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic will later step up his bid for a 22nd Grand Slam title.
Bayern's Salihamidzic calls Gnabry 'amateurish' for Paris fashion 'frolic'
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic criticised forward Serge Gnabry for his "amateurish" Paris Fashion Week visit, saying "the title is at stake".
Sabalenka battles past Vekic into maiden Australian Open semi-final
Aryna Sabalenka reached her maiden Australian Open semi-final with a battling 6-3, 6-2 victory over unseeded Donna Vekic on Wednesday at Rod Laver Arena in a 1hr 49min tussle.
Jacinda Ardern replaced by Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM
Hundreds gathered to applaud Jacinda Ardern as she left New Zealand's parliament to resign as prime minister on Wednesday, before Chris Hipkins was swiftly sworn in as her replacement.
Paris Hilton announces birth of first child
Media personality and hotel heiress Paris Hilton announced Tuesday that she and husband Carter Reum had welcomed their first child.
Eight missing after ship sinks between Japan, S. Korea
Japan and South Korea's coast guards were searching Wednesday for eight crew from a cargo ship that sank between the two countries, after 14 others were rescued.
Fresh clashes in Lima as president seeks 'truce'
Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of nationwide unrest, while a major march in the capital calling for her resignation and fresh elections again resulted in violent clashes with police.
Generation Z finding time for second-hand luxury watches
Swiss watches are in high demand these days, but sales of second-hand timepieces are also booming, driven by Generation Z buyers who want luxury goods but are also sustainability-minded.
Conflict-torn DR Congo gears up for papal visit
In DR Congo's bustling capital Kinshasa, the faithful are flocking to impromptu market stalls in churchyards to buy t-shirts and wax tissues adorned with the image of Pope Francis, ahead of the pontiff's visit.
Small businesses, big dreams: Iraq's women entrepreneurs
The sewing machines and fabric that surround Alaa Adel at her "Iraqcouture" studio in Baghdad are testament to her success in deeply patriarchal Iraq.
New Zealand's new PM known for his candour and poor dress sense
New Zealand's new prime minister does not draw adoring crowds like his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, but is well known throughout the country for his political nous, poor dress sense and a love of diet Coke.
Red-hot Rahm eyes rare hat-trick at Torrey Pines
Jon Rahm is aiming to join an elite club when he tees it up at the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in southern California on Thursday looking for a third straight victory.
American men 'push each other' to tennis resurgence in Australia
American men's tennis is witnessing a resurgence with a unlikely trio all making a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time since 2005, and they are thriving off each others success.
Dead vulture, missing leopard: mystery at the Dallas Zoo
What mysterious forces are at work at the Dallas zoo?
New US rape lawsuit filed against boxer Mike Tyson
A woman in New York state has filed a civil suit against Mike Tyson, accusing the former boxing champion of raping her in a limousine in the early 1990s, according to court filings.
Asian markets swing as traders weigh growth outlook
Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as traders in several countries returned from the Lunar New Year break to a soft lead out of Wall Street with recession fears still causing concern.
Vaccine misinformation spawns 'pure blood' movement
Vaccine skeptics blocking transfusions for life-saving surgeries, Facebook groups inciting violence against doctors and a global search for unvaccinated donors -- Covid-19 misinformation has bred a so-called "pure blood" movement.
'Total torture': Sick Ukrainians gasp for oxygen amid blackouts
Valentyn Mozgovy cannot breathe on his own, and keeping his ventilator powered during Ukraine's blackouts has become a matter of life or death.
Djokovic is no 'villain' - took me 10 years to get over cheat storm: Azarenka
Victoria Azarenka said it took her 10 years to get over being accused of cheating when she last won the Australian Open, and defended Novak Djokovic who has been accused of dramatising his injury during this year's tournament.
Dead vulture, missing panther: mystery at the Dallas Zoo
What mysterious forces are at work at the Dallas zoo?
Boluarte calls for Peru 'truce' as protesters mass again in Lima
Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of nationwide unrest as protesters gathered again in the capital to press for her resignation and fresh elections.
New Zealand's next PM known for his candour, diet, and poor dress sense
New Zealand's next prime minister does not draw adoring crowds like his predecessor Jacinda Ardern, but is well known throughout the country for his political nous, poor dress sense and a love of diet Coke.
Joelinton sinks Saints to put Newcastle in sight of League Cup final
Eddie Howe warned Newcastle not to get carried away after they moved within touching distance of the League Cup final with a 1-0 win against Southampton in Tuesday's semi-final first leg.
Jacinda Ardern replaced as New Zealand PM at official ceremony
Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday as New Zealand prime minister, after stunning the country by announcing her abrupt departure from the role last week.
Global stocks churn as earnings season heats up
European and US stocks seesawed on Tuesday as investors weighed the chances of a global recession this year and more companies report earnings.
Late Kimmich stunner saves point for Bayern against Cologne
A 90th-minute equaliser from Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich saved his side from a second loss of the season, as they drew 1-1 at home against a dogged Cologne on Tuesday.
Jacinda Ardern leaves New Zealand parliament to resign
Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday made her last public appearance as New Zealand prime minister, walking out of parliament as a crowd of hundreds broke into a spontaneous round of applause.
Noel stays cool to take Schladming slalom
Frenchman Clement Noel surged through the field on the second run to edge to victory in the World Cup slalom in Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday.
'The 1619 Project' comes to TV with Oprah-produced docuseries
"The 1619 Project," which began as a New York Times essay series about the impact of slavery on United States history and became a lightning rod for intense political divisions, will launch a new television docuseries produced by Oprah Winfrey this Thursday.
'Brazil is back,' Lula hails at Latin America leaders summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared Tuesday that his country is "back in the region" after joining more than a dozen other Latin American leaders at a summit in Buenos Aires.
US sues Google over dominance of online ad market
The US Justice Department sued Google on Tuesday for its dominance of the online advertising market, launching a fresh legal battle against the California-based tech giant.
Peru's president calls for 'truce' after weeks of unrest
Peru's President Dina Boluarte called Tuesday for a "national truce" to end weeks of unrest that has left at least 46 people dead as protesters press for her resignation and fresh elections.