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China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House

China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the ...

ABC News - 1h

Australian Open: Djokovic beats Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic has come back to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 12th time

ABC News - 19h

Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air

ABC News - 2d

Djokovic, 37, holds off Alcaraz in 'epic' match

Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy by beating Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals.

ESPN - 13h

Watch: Djokovic wins incredible rally against Alcaraz

Watch Novak Djokovic win a brilliant point during his quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

BBC News - 17h

Djokovic overcomes injury to stun Alcaraz in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic produces another scarcely-believable comeback to stun Carlos Alcaraz and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

BBC News - 18h

Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz quarterfinal: How each can win

Djokovic versus Alcaraz is a blockbuster quarterfinal matchup -- and one worthy of the Australian Open final.

ESPN - 1d

Live blog: Gauff beaten, Djokovic vs. Alcaraz highlight Day 10

We're into the home stretch! It's quarterfinal action from Melbourne with the last eight getting underway today! Keep abreast of all the latest new, results, schedules, and more here in our live blog.

ESPN - 1d

Ratcliffe moves closer to CIA chief confirmation

John Ratcliffe took a step closer to being confirmed to lead the CIA on Monday as the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced his nomination. The panel advanced his nomination 14 to 3 shortly after ...

The Hill - 1d

Novak Djokovic ready to produce ‘best’ level in quarter-final duel with Alcaraz

First meeting since Paris gold-medal match last year Djokovic leads rivalry 4-3 in head-to-head record In the immediate aftermath of the unforgettable gold-medal match between Novak Djokovic and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz Play Tennis Inside Each Other’s Head

Two of the best men’s players in the world are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they face each other, all that fades away.

The New York Times - 1d

Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - 1d

Kawhi Leonard closer to being the game-changer he once was for Clippers

Kawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and an Australian Open Role Reversal

Alcaraz is usually the showman while Djokovic has been the efficient winner. So far in Melbourne, it’s the opposite.

The New York Times - 2d

Djokovic sets up Alcaraz match - then refuses interview

Novak Djokovic claims a convincing victory against Jiri Lehecka to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.

BBC News - 2d

Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say

Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.

ESPN - 2d

'Not our best, but closer' - how high can Man City finish?

After a dreadful run of form during November and December, Manchester City looked more like their old selves as they thrashed Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday.

BBC News - 2d

Day 8 as it happened: Djokovic, Alcaraz book quarterfinal date

Day 8 at the Australian Open was full of action with Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz all booking their places in the quarterfinals.

ESPN - 2d

Djokovic, Alcaraz win to set up Aussie showdown

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off again in a Grand Slam after both stars won their fourth-round matches Sunday at the Australian Open.

ESPN - 2d

Ailing Draper abandons Alcaraz match as Melbourne run ends

Britain's Jack Draper runs out of steam and retires as Carlos Alcaraz moves into the Australian Open quarter-finals - where he will face Novak Djokovic.

BBC News - 3d

Trump's inauguration inching closer: Here's how to watch

President-elect Trump will be inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20 among a crowd of lawmakers, world leaders and allies. The decision to move the event inside the walls of Congress ...

The Hill - 3d

Gaza ceasefire edges closer after 15 months of war

33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza are set to be released in exchange for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

NBC News - 4d

Draper wins five-set epic to set up Alcaraz clash

Watch as Jack Draper fights through his third successive five-setter, beating Australia's Aleksandar Vukic in the third round of the Australian Open.

BBC News - 4d

Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...

ESPN - 4d

Draper to play Alcaraz after another five-set epic

Jack Draper shows his monster mentality again to tee up a blockbuster Australian Open meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

BBC News - 4d

Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?

A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s Republic

Financial Times - 5d

Live blog: Alcaraz, Gauff headline third round action

Day 6 at the Australian Open is here, and that means third-round actio nis upon us! Follow all the latest from Melbourne Park here in our live blog.

ESPN - 5d

India Edges Closer to Acknowledging Role in Plot to Kill American

A government inquiry called for legal action against an unnamed person involved in the foiled conspiracy.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways

John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the way for him to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence ...

The Hill - 6d

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

The New York Times - 6d

One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law

MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.

BBC News - Jan. 14

Djokovic, Alcaraz win in 1st round at Aussie Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic move on to the second round of the Australian Open after Djokovic beat American Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and Alcaraz beat Alexander Shevchenko of ...

ESPN - Jan. 13

UK moves closer to Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius

Last-minute push to finalise agreement on crucial military base before inauguration of Donald Trump

Financial Times - Jan. 13

How Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Reconfigured Men’s Tennis

The two players, competing at the Australian Open, cover the court so effectively that opponents often feel like they are playing a different sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Pierre Poilievre moves closer to realising his populist vision for Canada

Opposition leader has capitalised on anti-Trudeau sentiment while attracting Trump supporters across the border

Financial Times - Jan. 12

The Tiny Change That Carlos Alcaraz Hopes Will Bring A Career Grand Slam

The 21-year-old would become the youngest man to win all four majors if he won the Australian Open. Is the secret in his serve?

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Djokovic, Alcaraz on path to Aussie quarters clash

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season's first major, with Carlos Alcaraz in the same quarter as ...

ESPN - Jan. 9

New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer

The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Kinzinger on 'changed' GOP: 'I'm probably closer to a Democrat now'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan

In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

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