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Jellyfish-inspired Osaka battles into Australian Open round two

Jellyfish-inspired Osaka battles into Australian Open round two

Naomi Osaka laboured into the Australian Open round two on Tuesday with her victory second to an audacious "jellyfish-inspired" fashion statement she made entering centre court.

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Valentino taught us to respect women, says partner

Valentino taught us to respect women, says partner

Italian designer Valentino Garavani loved creating outfits that made women beautiful, his partner Giancarlo Giammetti said Tuesday, following the style legend's death aged 93.

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Mercedes chief designer Owen to leave F1 team

Mercedes chief designer Owen to leave F1 team

Mercedes chief designer John Owen is to leave the Formula One team later this year, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN

Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.

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Senegal poised to party with parade honouring AFCON champs

Senegal poised to party with parade honouring AFCON champs

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal's football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their long journey at the country's presidential palace.

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Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under hat, veil and parasol

Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under hat, veil and parasol

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white parasol and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and gauzy veil.

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European stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating tariff fears

European stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating tariff fears

European stock markets slid further Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland.

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Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement.

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Brignone impresses in first run of Kronplatz giant slalom in World Cup comeback

Brignone impresses in first run of Kronplatz giant slalom in World Cup comeback

Federica Brignone was seventh quickest in the first run of Tuesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz as the reigning World Cup champion made her return to alpine skiing ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under white hat and umbrella

Osaka emerges for Melbourne opener under white hat and umbrella

Naomi Osaka emerged for her first-round encounter at the Australian Open on Tuesday holding a white umbrella and wearing a matching wide-brimmed hat and veil.

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