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Gazans 'exhausted' as Israel-Hamas war rages on

Gazans 'exhausted' as Israel-Hamas war rages on

Fighting raged Saturday across Gaza, where displaced Palestinians are "exhausted" with no end in sight to war between the besieged territory's Hamas rulers and Israel, now in its 13th week.

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Zheng upsets Wimbledon champion Vondrousova at United Cup

Zheng upsets Wimbledon champion Vondrousova at United Cup

Zheng Qinwen stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova as China beat the Czech Republic at the United Cup Saturday, while Casper Ruud won his singles rubber but could not prevent Norway from crashing to the Netherlands.

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Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again

Murray longs to play against Nadal and Djokovic again

Andy Murray conceded Saturday he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

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Fiery Rublev aims to 'be nicer' as he targets tennis top four

Fiery Rublev aims to 'be nicer' as he targets tennis top four

Fiery Andrey Rublev admitted on Saturday that he needed to control his temper and "be nicer" to himself if he wants to challenge the world's top four in 2024.

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'Life in danger': Hong Kong independence advocate decries police pressure

'Life in danger': Hong Kong independence advocate decries police pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK.

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Thunder end Nuggets winning streak, Bucks rally to beat Cavs

Thunder end Nuggets winning streak, Bucks rally to beat Cavs

The Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday with the defending NBA champions failing to a 119-93 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Ruud makes fast start to season but Norway crash at United Cup

Ruud makes fast start to season but Norway crash at United Cup

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud made a fast start to his 2024 season on Saturday at the United Cup, but it was not enough to prevent Norway crashing 2-1 to the Netherlands.

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Chinese appetite for Australian barley is back

Chinese appetite for Australian barley is back

Three years after steep Chinese tariffs halted imports of Australian barley as tensions between the two countries ratcheted higher, the grain is once again flowing freely.

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New mum Osaka's love for tennis rekindled as she makes comeback

New mum Osaka's love for tennis rekindled as she makes comeback

Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane.

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Sabalenka says room for improvement ahead of Australian Open defence

Sabalenka says room for improvement ahead of Australian Open defence

Aryna Sabalenka admitted Saturday she was feeling the pressure after a breakthrough 2023 saw her claim her a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but a new mindset was helping her deal with it.

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