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Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Kyrgios

Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Kyrgios

Rafael Nadal launched his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper as home hope Nick Kyrgios exited through injury without hitting a ball.

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Nadal battles past Draper into Australian Open second round

Nadal battles past Draper into Australian Open second round

Defending champion Rafael Nadal battled past a man 15 years his junior and kickstart his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open Monday.

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Hopes of survivors in Nepal plane crash 'nil'

Hopes of survivors in Nepal plane crash 'nil'

Nepali rescue workers scoured a debris-strewn ravine Monday for more bodies from the mangled wreckage of a plane with 72 people on board, with hopes of any survivors now "nil", according to officials.

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History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open

History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open

Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history on Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match, a feat he called "huge" for his country.

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Kyrgios out of Australian Open as Gauff sets up Raducanu clash

Kyrgios out of Australian Open as Gauff sets up Raducanu clash

Nick Kyrgios pulled out injured as the Australian Open lost another big name on Monday, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula fired early warning shots with convincing wins.

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Blanchett slams 'patriarchal' awards shows after accepting best actress prize

Blanchett slams 'patriarchal' awards shows after accepting best actress prize

Cate Blanchett criticized the "patriarchal pyramid" of Hollywood awards shows as she accepted a best actress gong from the Critics Choice Association in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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'Devastated' Kyrgios out of Australian Open with injury

'Devastated' Kyrgios out of Australian Open with injury

Nick Kyrgios pulled out injured from the Australian Open on Monday without hitting a ball, saying he was "devastated" to miss his home Grand Slam.

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Gauff sets up blockbuster Raducanu clash at Australian Open

Gauff sets up blockbuster Raducanu clash at Australian Open

Coco Gauff raced into the second round of the Australian Open to set up a blockbuster clash with Emma Raducanu after a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Katerina Siniakova on Monday.

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Bills, Giants and Bengals advance from thrilling wildcard round

Bills, Giants and Bengals advance from thrilling wildcard round

The Buffalo Bills, the New York Giants and the Cincinnati Bengals all advanced from the wildcard round of the NFL playoffs after thrilling battles on Sunday.

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China's Tencent fires more than 100 for fraud, embezzlement

China's Tencent fires more than 100 for fraud, embezzlement

Chinese tech giant Tencent said Monday it had fired more than a hundred employees for violating company policies, with some referred to police and later found guilty of bribery and embezzlement.

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