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Djokovic says heaving Australian Open crowds 'good problem'

Swiatek in cruise control to make Australian Open third round

Austrian ex-agent to go on trial in Russia spying case

Djokovic races on in Melbourne - with help from 'ally' fig tree

Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections

Afghan resistance museum gets revamp under Taliban rule

Multiple people missing in New Zealand landslips

Sundance Film Festival hits Utah, one last time

Philippines convicts journalist on terror charge called 'absurd'

Anisimova grinds down Siniakova in 'crazy' Australian Open clash

Djokovic rolls into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive

Cuba’s bleak oil crisis

Iran unrest and US threats

Venezuela’s economic roadmap

Iran's collapse fuels Revolt

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Brexit's broken promises

France's debt spiral Crisis

Anisimova targets third Slam final in a row after breakout year

A pumped-up Amanda Anisimova said Friday she will use expectation as motivation at the Australian Open after a breakthrough 2025 saw her make back-to-back Grand Slam finals.

Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with Xi

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed a "new strategic partnership" with Beijing as he held talks President Xi Jinping on Friday, the first visit by a Canadian leader to China in eight years.

Japan and US agree to expand cooperation on missiles, military drills

Tokyo and Washington agreed Friday to boost joint production of defence equipment including missiles, and expand their military presence in waters southwest of mainland Japan, as China ramps up pressure on its Asian neighbour.

China's 2025 economic growth likely slowest in decades: analysts

China's economy likely grew last year at its weakest rate in three decades, outside of the pandemic, according to an AFP survey of analysts ahead of official data on Monday.

Defending champ Nick Taylor tied for lead at Sony Open

Defending champion Nick Taylor carded eight birdies without a bogey to share the first-round lead with Kevin Roy on Thursday in the US PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii.

Five memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals

There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday:

Asian stocks mixed after bumper TSMC results

Asian markets were mixed Friday after Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC posted a big profit jump, bolstering confidence in the AI sector along with a US trade deal with the island.

Sabalenka insists Australian Open not just between her and Swiatek

World number one Aryna Sabalenka insisted Friday that the race to the Australian Open title was wide open and not just between herself and Iga Swiatek.

Surveillance, harassment and bribes: everyday life for migrants in Russia

Facing digital surveillance, bribes, humiliation and street harassment, Kyrgyz taxi driver Alym never has an easy life in Russia.

Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival

Mouayed Zabtia shoots most scenes for his latest movie in a studio he built at his Tripoli home. For the filmmaker, it is one way to overcome the obstacles he faces in a country where cinema once nearly vanished.

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