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Japan and South Korea leaders break into K-pop drumming after historic summit

Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose in a surprise jam session

The Independent UK

Frustrated Raducanu held up by rain with match suspended overnight in Hobart

Emma Raducanu was leading Camila Osorio 6-3, 2-4 when play was called off in Hobart following multiple rain delays

The Guardian - UK

Australian teen charged over hoax mass-shooting calls that sparked panic in US

Police say young men commit such offences to achieve status, notoriety, and recognition within their online groups

The Independent UK

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Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer

Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival have canceled the weeklong event after most writers withdrew over the removal of an Australian Palestinian writer

The Independent UK

Major Australian arts festival cancelled after mass boycott over Palestinian author’s removal

Adelaide Writers’ Week saw more than 180 speakers pull out after Randa Abdel-Fattah was barred following Bondi Beach attack

The Independent UK

Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart

Venus Williams has lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, the week ahead of her appearance at the Australian Open

The Independent UK

36 Savage Clapbacks From Celebrities That Completely Silenced The Interviewer

The polite, media-trained smile vanishes. A quiet sentence hangs in the air, and the interviewer is left completely speechless. These are the legendary moments when a celebrity decides to throw the script out the window. An online thread asked for the best clapbacks ever, from witty replies to devastatingly simple…

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Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart

Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.

AAP

How to watch the 2026 Australian Open on TV, the schedule, seedings and more

Play in the Australian Open is scheduled to begin January 18 on the hard courts of Melbourne Park

The Independent UK

'Winning knows no age': Venus back in Australia

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record.

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When is the Australian Open draw? Seeds, wildcards and confirmed entry list

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are both an Australian Open title away from completing the career grand slam

The Independent UK

The 10 Best Nail Looks of the Week Are All in On Animal Print and Appliqués

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Marie Claire

Volunteers race to save 15 whales after mass stranding on New Zealand beach

Six whales die after pod washes ashore on narrow sand formation known for repeated strandings

The Independent UK

Young pair get Australian Open lead-up wildcards

Two Australian rookies have been granted wildcards for the Hobart International ahead of the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne.

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Tips for Enjoying the 2026 Australian Open

Who to watch, what to eat and how to get around Melbourne.

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Tennis Mailbag: Inside Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Breakup

One of tennis’s greatest partnerships has come to an end, sending shockwaves through the sport. Plus, why Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka’s exhibition fell flat.

The Independent UK

Remains of missing snorkeller wash ashore in western Australia

Wen ‘Walter’ Ren Gu disappeared while snorkelling with three friends on New Year’s day

The Independent UK

Nick Kyrgios loses in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open wildcard decision

The Australian now faces an anxious wait to see if he will be given a wildcard for the first Grand Slam of the year

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The Independent UK

Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she's still competitive at 45

Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand

The Guardian - US

‘This is where it all started’: Nina Simone’s childhood home gets long-awaited rehabilitation

North Carolina home preserved to commemorate legendary musician and civil rights activist, and to serve as arts hub

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu withdraws from opening match of the season at United Cup

The British No 1 was due to face Naomi Osaka but was replaced in Great Britain’s line-up by Katie Swan

The Independent UK

Women’s tennis ‘stands on its own’ and does not need Battle of the Sexes, says Iga Swiatek

The six-time major winner said the women’s game ‘has so many great athletes and great stories’ and has no need to compete with the men’s equivalent

The Independent UK

Katie Boulter hires Maria Sharapova’s former coach for Australian Open

Boulter looks set to go through qualifying in Melbourne after her ranking dropped outside the top-100

The Independent UK

Heather Watson lays out return plans after Australian Open news confirmed

The 33-year-old has dropped to British No 9 after suffering an injury in late August

The Independent UK

Venus Williams set to break record with Australian Open wild card at age of 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in Melbourne since 2021 but will compete in the main draw

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