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Gutsy Sabalenka beats Pavlyuchenkova, wind to reach Melbourne semis

Gutsy Sabalenka beats Pavlyuchenkova, wind to reach Melbourne semis

Aryna Sabalenka kept a historic Australian Open hat-trick on track Tuesday as she battled past Russian 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 in the quarter-finals.

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Sabalenka survives to set up Melbourne semi with 'emotional' Badosa

Sabalenka survives to set up Melbourne semi with 'emotional' Badosa

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a scare before reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday and a date with Coco Gauff's conqueror Paula Badosa.

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China says committed to WHO, Paris climate deal after US pulls out

China says committed to WHO, Paris climate deal after US pulls out

China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.

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Taut Munich Olympics thriller explores media and terror

Taut Munich Olympics thriller explores media and terror

A new thriller set in the newsroom of US broadcaster ABC during the 1972 Munich Olympics explores how their journalists were among the first to cover a terror attack on TV in real time, "a turning point" in media history, its director Tim Fehlbaum told AFP.

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Musk says critics need 'better dirty tricks' after salute row

Musk says critics need 'better dirty tricks' after salute row

Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday his critics needed "better dirty tricks" after a row erupted over a gesture he made at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump that some likened to a Nazi salute.

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'Sucks always' as error-strewn Paul laments missed Melbourne chances

'Sucks always' as error-strewn Paul laments missed Melbourne chances

Tommy Paul blamed an inability to shut down sets when given the chance for his Australian Open quarter-final exit Tuesday, but said there were good takeaways from the tournament.

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Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia

Rain-triggered landslide kills 16 in Indonesia

A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 16 people with three others missing, disaster officials said Tuesday.

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Zverev primed for 'very intense' Australian Open semi-final

Zverev primed for 'very intense' Australian Open semi-final

Alexander Zverev said Tuesday he believes he can reach the Australian Open final for the first time and is primed for a "very intense and high-level" clash to get there -- with Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz standing in his way.

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Pharrell pursues Paris landmark takeovers with Louvre show

Pharrell pursues Paris landmark takeovers with Louvre show

Paris Men's Fashion Week kicks off Tuesday, headlined by Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated new show for Louis Vuitton which is set to take over the Louvre in the evening.

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EV sales slip in Europe in 2024 in overall stable car market

EV sales slip in Europe in 2024 in overall stable car market

Sales of electric cars slid last year in Europe in an otherwise stable market, data from carmakers showed Tuesday.

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