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Medvedev survives big scare as women's seeds flourish in Melbourne

Medvedev survives big scare as women's seeds flourish in Melbourne

Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racquet and avoided a huge shock at the Australian Open on Tuesday to join a rampant Taylor Fritz and veteran Gael Monfils in the second round.

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Paolini in the mood as she races into second round at Open

Paolini in the mood as she races into second round at Open

Jasmine Paolini underlined her Australian Open title credentials with an almost flawless march into the second round on Tuesday.

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TikTok calls report of possible sale to Musk's X 'pure fiction'

TikTok calls report of possible sale to Musk's X 'pure fiction'

TikTok on Tuesday labeled as "pure fiction" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.

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NATO Baltic leaders seek to boost security after cable 'sabotage'

NATO Baltic leaders seek to boost security after cable 'sabotage'

NATO countries on the Baltic Sea met in Helsinki on Tuesday, looking to boost security following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables, widely blamed on Russia.

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Gaza talks enter 'final round' in Qatar: source briefed on negotiations

Gaza talks enter 'final round' in Qatar: source briefed on negotiations

A "final round" of Gaza truce talks is due to start Tuesday in Qatar, said a source briefed on the negotiations aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war after more than 15 months.

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French sailor Charlie Dalin wins Vendee Globe in record time

French sailor Charlie Dalin wins Vendee Globe in record time

French mariner Charlie Dalin won the round-the-world Vendee Globe race on Tuesday, crossing the finishing line off the coast of Brittany in a record time.

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Monfils 'crazy happy' after epic Australian Open win aged 38

Monfils 'crazy happy' after epic Australian Open win aged 38

A "crazy happy" Gael Monfils said age was just a number Tuesday after the 38-year-old Frenchman toppled young countryman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open.

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Medvedev survives big scare to join Fritz, Monfils in Open round two

Medvedev survives big scare to join Fritz, Monfils in Open round two

Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev smashed his racquet and avoided a huge shock at the Australian Open on Tuesday before joining a rampant Taylor Fritz and veteran Gael Monfils in the second round.

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Japanese tourist magnet Kyoto to hike hotel taxes

Japanese tourist magnet Kyoto to hike hotel taxes

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

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LA teams hope return to action can spark joy for fire-weary fans

LA teams hope return to action can spark joy for fire-weary fans

The Los Angeles Rams reached the second round of the NFL playoffs on Monday as the Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action in the fire-ravaged city, all paying tribute to first responders and offering solace to fans.

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