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Impressive Tsitsipas to face Khachanov in Australian Open semis

Impressive Tsitsipas to face Khachanov in Australian Open semis

Stefanos Tsitsipas closed on a first Grand Slam title by reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday in impressive fashion, as Victoria Azarenka also powered into the last four.

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Former Portugal boss Santos named as Poland coach

Former Portugal boss Santos named as Poland coach

Fernando Santos, who was the Portuguese national team's manager until last month, was on Tuesday named as Poland's new coach.

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Tsitsipas powers past Lehecka into Australian Open semi-finals

Tsitsipas powers past Lehecka into Australian Open semi-finals

Stefanos Tsitsipas blasted into a fourth Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday and a showdown with Karen Khachanov as he zeroes in on a maiden Grand Slam title.

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Trial tests Norway's control of Arctic Svalbard resources

Trial tests Norway's control of Arctic Svalbard resources

Norway's Supreme Court began hearing a sensitive case Tuesday that could set a legal precedent for the control of natural resources around the strategically important Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic.

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Mauritanian ex-president heads into historic trial

Mauritanian ex-president heads into historic trial

Mauritania's ex-president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz goes on trial on graft charges on Wednesday in an exceptional prosecution of a former African head of state.

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French court again dismisses rape claim against minister

French court again dismisses rape claim against minister

The Paris appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dropping of a rape case against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, although his accuser said she would keep fighting to have it heard.

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Hopes grow that eurozone will dodge recession

Hopes grow that eurozone will dodge recession

Europe's economy grew in January for the first time since June, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday, raising hopes that the eurozone will avoid a recession this winter.

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Azarenka beats 'fears of failing' for first Melbourne semi in 10 years

Azarenka beats 'fears of failing' for first Melbourne semi in 10 years

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013, then opened up Tuesday about overcoming "anxiety" and "fears of failing" on court.

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Latin American leaders hold summit with Brazil back in the fold

Latin American leaders hold summit with Brazil back in the fold

Fifteen Latin American heads of state and government meet Tuesday in Buenos Aires for a regional summit welcoming back Brazil as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks to rebuild bridges after his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro pulled out of the grouping.

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Openers Rohit, Gill hit tons as India post 385-9

Openers Rohit, Gill hit tons as India post 385-9

Blazing centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma and fellow opener Shubman Gill took India to a formidable 385-9, despite a middle-order wobble in Tuesday's third and final one-day international against New Zealand.

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