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Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia

Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia

Record-shattering Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last 16 at the Australian Open.

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Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks

Ukraine says deadly Russian strikes threaten US-backed peace talks

Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of undermining negotiations to end their almost four-year war by launching fresh deadly strikes, as officials from both countries and the United States met for a second day of direct talks in Abu Dhabi.

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'Amazing journey': Wawrinka, 40, says farewell to Australian Open

'Amazing journey': Wawrinka, 40, says farewell to Australian Open

Stan Wawrinka reflected on an "amazing journey" as the 40-year-old said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday in a battling third-round loss to Taylor Fritz.

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Shiffrin fourth in first run of Czech giant slalom race

Shiffrin fourth in first run of Czech giant slalom race

US star Mikaela Shiffrin clocked the fourth fastest time after the first run of the World Cup giant slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday with Sweden's Sara Hector leading the way.

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Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives

Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives

Brutal heat triggered a five-hour suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday while Naomi Osaka pulled out injured and Jannik Sinner wilted before battling into the last 16.

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Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16

Swiatek survives roller coaster to reach Australian Open last 16

Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16 on Saturday.

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Wawrinka, 40, out in third round on fond Australian Open farewell

Wawrinka, 40, out in third round on fond Australian Open farewell

The 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka said a heroic final farewell to the Australian Open on Saturday as he bowed out of Melbourne in the third round in a battling loss to Taylor Fritz.

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'Heartbroken' Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured

'Heartbroken' Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open injured ahead of her third-round clash on Saturday, saying "it breaks my heart".

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China says top military official under investigation

China says top military official under investigation

China said on Saturday the senior vice chairman of its powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and another high-ranking official were under investigation for suspected "serious violations of discipline", a common euphemism for corruption.

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Threatened Ugandan opposition leader needs UN help: lawyer

Threatened Ugandan opposition leader needs UN help: lawyer

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's lawyer has urged the UN and the international community to seek guarantees for his safety after deadly threats following elections marred by repression and an internet blackout.

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