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Record-seeking Shiffrin tops times in Kronplatz giant slalom opener

Record-seeking Shiffrin tops times in Kronplatz giant slalom opener

Mikaela Shiffrin took a step towards a record-breaking 83rd women's alpine skiing World Cup win on Tuesday after topping the times in the first giant slalom run in Kronplatz.

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'Very proud' Azarenka sets up Rybakina semi-final in Melbourne

'Very proud' Azarenka sets up Rybakina semi-final in Melbourne

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka surged into the semi-finals on Tuesday and secured a date with big-serving Elena Rybakina, while Karen Khachanov reached the men's last four.

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Azarenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina semi at Australian Open

Azarenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina semi at Australian Open

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013 when she knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday.

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Finland says must consider joining NATO without Sweden

Finland says must consider joining NATO without Sweden

Finland said for the first time Tuesday that it had to consider joining NATO without Sweden, whose bid appeared to grind to a halt as Ankara blasted Stockholm over anti-Turkey protests.

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Stocks mixed as traders balance recession risk, China reopening

Stocks mixed as traders balance recession risk, China reopening

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors weighed the chances of a global recession this year.

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Cousin of Sicilian mob boss fights 'Mafia mentality'

Cousin of Sicilian mob boss fights 'Mafia mentality'

As the son of a mafioso turned state witness and a cousin of captured Cosa Nostra boss Matteo Messina Denaro, Giuseppe Cimarosa has seen the Sicilian Mafia and its intimidation tactics up close.

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Semi-finalist Khachanov defends Australian Open 'Artsakh' messages

Semi-finalist Khachanov defends Australian Open 'Artsakh' messages

Karen Khachanov defended himself Tuesday after his support at the Australian Open for a contested Armenian enclave sparked a strongly worded complaint from Azerbaijan tennis officials.

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'Machine' Djokovic sparks injury debate after Melbourne masterclass

'Machine' Djokovic sparks injury debate after Melbourne masterclass

Novak Djokovic's seemingly remarkable recovery at the Australian Open prompted debate on Tuesday and raised the question: when is an injury not an injury?

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Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing event name at SEA Games

Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing event name at SEA Games

Thailand will boycott a kickboxing event at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, officials confirmed Tuesday, in a bitter row with the hosts over what to call the sport: Muay Thai or Kun Khmer.

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Sabotage shuts down Paris Gare de l'Est station all day

Sabotage shuts down Paris Gare de l'Est station all day

The Gare de l'Est train station in Paris suffered a total traffic shutdown Tuesday after a signalling malfunction that officials said was caused by vandalism.

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