Australian Kubler wins 70-shot rally on a net cord
MELBOURNE : Karen Khachanov and Jason Kubler shared a rally of 70 shots in their second round match at the Australian Open on Wednesday but the end, when it came, was something of an anti-climax.
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The countries where population is declining
China's population fell for the first time in over six decades, according to figures published on Tuesday.
Ukraine and Russia still fighting intensively over the eastern city of Bakhmut
In Ukraine, fighting around the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut remains intense with both sides determined to hold their ground.
Sakkari wins after silencing Shnaider's 'inappropriate' celebrations
MELBOURNE : Maria Sakkari took umbrage with opponent Diana Shnaider's vocal celebrations after winning points at the Australian Open on Wednesday but silenced the teenage qualifier with a finger-wagging rant on the way to a comeback 3-6 7-5 6-3 win.
Flyers' Ivan Provorov cites religious beliefs for boycott on team's Pride night tribute
Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pre-game warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape.
Ukraine war: Leopard tanks from Germany, sanctions slam Russian oil exports, Russian army shake up
Ukraine came a step closer on Tuesday to securing a fleet of modern battle tanks, after the West's big holdout Germany said this would be the first item on its new defence minister's agenda.
Djokovic, Murray triumph as weather plays havoc at Australian Open
(FILES) This file photo taken on February 16, 2021 shows Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacting as he plays against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles quarter-final match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. – Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic’s legal battle to stay in Australia and chase a record 21st Grand Slam opened on January 10, 2022, but public online access was delayed by a technical glitch, a court spokesman said. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —