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Swiatek destroys Raducanu as Sinner steps up Melbourne defence

Swiatek destroys Raducanu as Sinner steps up Melbourne defence

Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 of the Australian Open, where Jannik Sinner will later step up his title defence and young tyro Learner Tien is also in action.

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Rybakina needs physio 'magic' after fighting on at Australian Open

Rybakina needs physio 'magic' after fighting on at Australian Open

Former Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina said she will need some "magic" from her physio if she wants to go further in the tournament after a back spasm flared up during her third-round win on Saturday.

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Swiss Ruegg wins uphill finish to lead women's Tour Down Under

Swiss Ruegg wins uphill finish to lead women's Tour Down Under

Switzerland's Noemi Ruegg powered up Willunga Hill to win the second stage of Australia's Tour Down Under and claim the leader's ochre jersey on Saturday.

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US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution

US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution

TikTok says it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers.

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TikTok's journey from fun app to US security concern

TikTok's journey from fun app to US security concern

As a law that could get TikTok banned in the United States is poised to go into effect, here is a look at the rise of the video-sharing social media platform.

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Veteran Monfils stuns fourth seed Fritz at Australian Open

Veteran Monfils stuns fourth seed Fritz at Australian Open

Gael Monfils said he was ready to "do some damage" after stunning fourth seed Taylor Fritz on Saturday to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open.

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Swiatek destroys Raducanu, Monfils stuns Fritz at Australian Open

Swiatek destroys Raducanu, Monfils stuns Fritz at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 of the Australian Open as 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils stunned fourth seed Taylor Fritz.

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South Korea's president in court as investigators seek to extend detention

South Korea's president in court as investigators seek to extend detention

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was in court for the first time Saturday for a crucial hearing that will decide whether to extend his detention as investigators probe his failed martial law bid.

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'Lucky loser' Lys makes history to reach Australian Open last 16

'Lucky loser' Lys makes history to reach Australian Open last 16

Eva Lys called it "an insane story" and life-changing after the German made history on Saturday by reaching the last 16 and a date with Iga Swiatek.

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Sinclair, Warrican spin Pakistan to 230 all out in first Test

Sinclair, Warrican spin Pakistan to 230 all out in first Test

Spinners Jomel Warrican and Kevin Sinclair led a West Indies charge with five wickets between them to dismiss Pakistan for 230 on the second day of the first Test in Multan.

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