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Azarenka thriving on the challenge at Australian Open

Azarenka thriving on the challenge at Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka said Saturday she still "loves a challenge" after rallying past fellow Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko in Melbourne.

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Colombian mission to Antarctica analyzes climate change footprints

Colombian mission to Antarctica analyzes climate change footprints

Colombia's 10th Antarctic Expedition is making its way to the far reaches of the continent, exploring remote and almost untouched places inhabited by penguins, whales and the occasional seal.

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Africa in debt spiral as restructuring efforts drag on

Africa in debt spiral as restructuring efforts drag on

While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis.

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Alcaraz blitzes Chinese teen as Swiatek aims to extend hot streak

Alcaraz blitzes Chinese teen as Swiatek aims to extend hot streak

Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win.

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World's biggest iceberg 'battered' by waves as it heads north

World's biggest iceberg 'battered' by waves as it heads north

It was impossible to see through the snow and fog on the Antarctic seas but expedition leader Ian Strachan knew his ship was approaching a true behemoth: the world's biggest iceberg lay somewhere ahead.

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Alcaraz races into Australian Open last 16 after Shang retires

Alcaraz races into Australian Open last 16 after Shang retires

Carlos Alcaraz outclassed Shang Juncheng to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open for the first time on Saturday before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire injured.

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Saoirse Ronan explores 'ugliness' of addiction with Sundance film 'The Outrun'

Saoirse Ronan explores 'ugliness' of addiction with Sundance film 'The Outrun'

"The Outrun," a memoir about recovery, has sold well over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone, becoming a lifeline to countless readers battling with alcoholism.

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Scotland's Onley conquers climb, Williams leads TDU overall

Scotland's Onley conquers climb, Williams leads TDU overall

Scotland's Oscar Onley mastered some of the WorldTour's premier climbers to win the Tour Down Under's gruelling fifth stage up Willunga Hill on Saturday, only to lose the overall lead on countback to Welshman Stephen Williams.

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'Queen Wen' taking inspiration from Li Na at Australian Open

'Queen Wen' taking inspiration from Li Na at Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen admitted Saturday she has watched Chinese great Li Na's win in the 2014 Australian Open final "10 times" as she moved a step closer to matching her idol's exploits.

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Israel bombards Gaza's south as leaders discuss post-war future

Israel bombards Gaza's south as leaders discuss post-war future

Israel ratcheted up its attacks in the south of the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed differences over a post-war future for Palestinians that have suggested a rift between the two allies.

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