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‘The weather is crazy’: Players, officials prepare for extreme heat at Australian Open
Players will be given extended breaks or be brought from the courts if temperatures hit life-threatening levels on Saturday.

Putintseva twerks in front of booing Turkish fans
Kazak player Yulia Putintseva dances in front of booing Turkish fans after beating qualifier Zeynep Sonmez on KIA Arena.

Medvedev completes spirited five-set triumph
Daniil Medvedev rounds out his five-set win over Fábián Marozsán.

Gauff shushes crowd after loud yelling gets jeered
Coco Gauff wasn't happy with the crowd's comments here.

Advantage of partner in Aussie's box
Casey Dellacqua explains how the presence of fiancé Jason Kubler in her team might help Maddison Inglis amid her Australian Open run.

Big Bash LIVE: Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes
Steve Smith leads the Sixers into battle at the SCG. A trip to Perth to face the Scorchers in Sunday’s grand final awaits the winner.

Kyrgios stuns before net-frame flub
Nick Kyrgios goes from zero to hero with a stunning rally shot, only to thud a cross-court attempt into the net frame.

'Speed demon' breaks in remarkable rally
Alex de Minaur claims a break point after a marathon rally.

Courier wants 'cleaning supplies' for 'filthy' Demon shot
Alex de Minaur pulls off a perfect slice to get the better of Francis Tiafoe.

Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election

Government announces $10m for Ringatu marae in Bay of Plenty
The announcement was made at Ratana, with regional development minister Shane Jones saying the funding would boost resilience in the Wainui Marae infrastructure.

Watch: Local iwi speak with father of two children missing in Mt Maunganui landslide
Local iwi representatives gathered at the base of Mt Maunganui on Friday night, joined by the families of the missing, to hold a karakia service.

Zac Lomax and Parramatta Eels court hearing set for Friday the 13th
Zac Lomax’s future will be discussed in court on the same day the Storm, the club he would like to join, begin their 2026 campaign.

'Angry' Harrison laments state of women's game
Australian football star Amy Harrison laments the state of the women's game on Stan Sport's Added Time.

Medvedev unpacks gutsy comeback win
Daniil Medvedev speaks after coming from two sets down to defeat Fábián Marozsán.

The Australian Open has a new pantomime villain, as Putintseva dance inspires boos
Yulia Putintseva told reporters after Friday’s match that the crowd was being intentionally distracting while she was playing – including coughing when she was about to play a shot.

Medvedev expects ‘long, brutal’ rematch with Tien after 3am finish
Daniil Medvedev and Learner Tien will meet in the fourth round, a year after their 3am epic on Margaret Court Arena.

Rublev blows up as key point goes wide
Andre Rublev has let off some steam after a big point went wide.

Tiafoe blows first break point
Frances Tiafoe fails to make the most of a break point against Alex de Minaur.

Kyrgios and Fernandez stun doubles specialists
Nick Kyrgios and Leylah Fernandez surge into the second round after fending off three match points to complete a monumental comeback victory in their mixed doubles debut.

Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia?

Three killed in crashes on icy western Germany motorway

Exhibition celebrates Beryl Cook in adopted home
Plymouth hosts an exhibition and sculpture trail of the artist's work.