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Australian Open 'underdog' Medvedev says he will be hard to beat
Australian Open 'underdog' Medvedev says he will be hard to beat

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev will be an underdog at the opening Grand Slam of the year, but the Russian warned he will be hard to beat in his current form.

January 12, 2026

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In-form Bencic back in top 10 for first time since having baby
In-form Bencic back in top 10 for first time since having baby

Belinda Bencic powered back into the top 10 Monday for the first time since having a baby, with the in-form Swiss brimming with confidence ahead of the Australian Open.

January 12, 2026

Swiatek insists 'everything is fine' after back-to-back defeats
Swiatek insists 'everything is fine' after back-to-back defeats

Iga Swiatek insists "everything is fine" despite back-to-back losses in the lead-up to the Australian Open, with the world number two "super sore" but confident of recovering for the season-opening Grand Slam.

January 12, 2026

Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R) RPA Through NSPA
Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R) RPA Through NSPA

NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA

January 12, 2026

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Trump vows to cut off Cuba's oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro
Trump vows to cut off Cuba's oil after toppling Venezuelan ally Maduro

US President Donald Trump urged Cuba on Sunday to "make a deal" soon, pledging to cut off all oil and money flowing to the communist-run island after the toppling of Havana's key ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

January 11, 2026

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Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

January 11, 2026