Melbourne (AFP) – The teenage son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt failed to make it through Australian Open qualifying on Tuesday with Bernard Tomic and French veteran Richard Gasquet among other early casualties.
Hewitt's son Cruz out of Australian Open qualifying at first hurdle
Quake in China's Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India
Beijing (AFP) – A devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed “many buildings” on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and parts of India.
Osaka splits with rapper Cordae ahead of Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have split up just days ahead of the Australian Open.
Sabalenka to Andreeva: Five women to watch at the Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka will be hot favourite to secure an Australian Open hat-trick, having won the past two years at Melbourne Park.
Sabalenka eyes Australian Open hat
Melbourne (AFP) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka is gunning for a third consecutive Australian Open crown but will face a stiff challenge from Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and last year’s runner-up Zheng Qinwen.
Asian markets mostly up after tech
Hong Kong (AFP) – Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday following another rally on Wall Street sparked by tech giants as traders try to assess Donald Trump’s tariff plans following a report he may take a more targeted approach.
Blinken says US
Tokyo (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted during a visit to Tokyo on Tuesday that ties with Japan were stronger than ever, days after President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel.
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Sydney (AFP) – Former England captain Michael Vaughan threw his support on Tuesday behind a two-tier structure “to save” Test cricket with the ICC reportedly meeting this month to discuss the issue.
S. Korea investigators seek new warrant to arrest President Yoon
Seoul (AFP) – South Korean anti-graft investigators were holding on Tuesday for a new court-ordered arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.
North Korea's Kim says new hypersonic missile will deter 'rivals'
Seoul (AFP) – North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said it tested a new hypersonic missile this week aimed at deterring the country’s Pacific rivals, state media reported Tuesday, as Washington’s top diplomat visited the region.
