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US-based Buddhist monks bring peace walk to Sri Lanka

NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'

UK inflation jumps as Mideast war propels energy prices

Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

Anthropic probes unauthorized access to Mythos AI model

Stadium that was symbol of NZ post-quake rebuild to hold first match

Blazers stun Spurs after Wemby injury, Lakers down Rockets

Chinese carmakers aim to build up presence in Europe

Maoist landmine legacy haunts India

Fiji villagers reject plan for 'Pacific ashtray' in beach paradise

India orders school water bells to beat heat

Sinner into Melbourne round two as opponent retires hurt

Jannik Sinner strolled into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday when his opponent retired with the two-time defending champion in full control.

Monfils bids Melbourne farewell as Keys makes nervous start

Madison Keys admitted being "very nervous" as she launched her title defence with a shaky win on Tuesday at the Australian Open while French showman Gael Monfils bid farewell in a battling defeat.

Veteran Monfils exits to standing ovation on Australian Open farewell

French entertainer Gael Monfils was bundled out of the Australian Open in the first round on Tuesday in a brave farewell to a tournament he has lit up so many times.

Precision-serving former finalist Rybakina powers on in Melbourne

Former finalist Elena Rybakina warned Tuesday if her serve was firing she would be a threat at the Australian Open, after reinforcing her title credentials with a comfortable first-round victory.

South Korea's women footballers threaten boycott over conditions

South Korea's women's football team threatened to boycott matches ahead of March's Asian Cup over "discriminatory conditions" provided by their country's football association, documents revealed Tuesday.

Equities sink, gold and silver hit records as Greenland fears mount

Asian markets extended losses 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.

Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study

Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due to climate change, according to research published by a global team of scientists on Tuesday.

Ukrainian makes soldier dad's 'dream come true' at Australian Open

Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova lost to reigning champion Madison Keys on Tuesday at the Australian Open but said making her soldier father proud was more important than the result.

'Timid' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open title defence

A jittery Madison Keys said Tuesday she was "too timid" after getting the defence of her Australian Open crown off to a stuttering start, losing the first four games before rallying to stay in the title hunt.

Indiana crowned college champions to complete fairytale season

The Indiana University Hoosiers defeated the University of Miami Hurricanes 27-21 to win the US college football national championship on Monday, crowning a fairytale undefeated campaign with their first national title.

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