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Ukraine war: Russia gains ground, Kyiv ire at tank 'indecision', Moscow air defence drill

The Russian army said on Saturday it carried out "offensive operations" in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, enabling it to take "advantageous positions".

Kazakhstan’s Rybakina eliminates No. 1 Swiatek from Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia: Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina eliminated No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek in straight sets Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time. The 22nd-seeded Rybakina used her big serving to unsettle Swiatek and got the better of their baseline exchanges to win 6-4, 6-4 in about 1 1/2 hours.

'I'm not going to surrender': Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny vows to keep opposing Moscow

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has vowed to maintain his opposition to the Russian government on the second-year anniversary of his incarceration.

Ruthless Swiatek leads charge into Australian Open last 16

The Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were also big winners, ensuring that normal order was resumed on day five at Melbourne Park following the shocks of a day earlier. World number two Ons Jabeur was the biggest casualty in the women's draw on Thursday, while the men's field has lost its top two seeds in Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud. Hot favourite Swiatek, a three-time major winner but chasing a first Australian Open title, swatted aside qualifier Cristina Bucsa of Spain 6-0, 6-1.