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Mexican authorities to seal secret tunnel on US border

Mexican authorities to seal secret tunnel on US border

A clandestine tunnel discovered on the US-Mexico border allowing entry from Ciudad Juarez into the Texan city of El Paso will be sealed by Mexican authorities, an army official said Saturday, adding that its construction was under investigation.

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'Invincible' Gauff revels in Melbourne heat to reach quarters

'Invincible' Gauff revels in Melbourne heat to reach quarters

Coco Gauff said Sunday she felt "invincible" after the recent United Cup and is not fazed about dropping her first set in nine matches this season in reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts more than 1,000 times this month

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts more than 1,000 times this month

A volcano in eastern Indonesia has erupted at least a thousand times this month, according to an official report Sunday as efforts were underway to evacuate thousands of villagers living near the rumbling mountain.

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Sumo to stage event in Paris as part of global push

Sumo to stage event in Paris as part of global push

Sumo will stage a tournament in Paris for the first time in over three decades next year in a push to expand the ancient sport beyond Japan, organisers said Sunday.

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Badosa 'loves Coco' but is gunning for 'revenge' in Melbourne quarters

Badosa 'loves Coco' but is gunning for 'revenge' in Melbourne quarters

Paula Badosa declared Sunday she "loves" Coco Gauff -- but that will not prevent her looking for "revenge" when they face off in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne collision course as Alcaraz moves on

Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne collision course as Alcaraz moves on

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarter-finals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

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Alcaraz into Australian Open quarters after Draper retires

Alcaraz into Australian Open quarters after Draper retires

Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final with Novak Djokovic when marathon man Jack Draper retired during their last-16 clash on Sunday.

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Sabalenka uses fighting spirit to banish Australian Open blues

Sabalenka uses fighting spirit to banish Australian Open blues

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Sunday her fighting spirit helped her bounce back from a stuttering first week at the Australian Open to blast into the quarter-finals.

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Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne collision course after reaching quarters

Sabalenka, Gauff on Melbourne collision course after reaching quarters

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster clash.

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Swiss rider Ruegg wins opening UCI World Tour event in Australia

Swiss rider Ruegg wins opening UCI World Tour event in Australia

Switzerland's Noemi Ruegg protected her lead to win Australia's Tour Down Under as American Olympic team pursuit champion Chloe Dygert surged to victory in the final stage on Sunday.

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