Novak Djokovic escaped the heat and doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) at the Australian Open on Saturday to reach the fourth round and add another line in the record book during his bid for a standalone 25th Grand Slam title.

Some Somali Americans fear the raids are a bid to suppress voter turnout before midterm elections in November.

The Pentagon foresees a “more limited” role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility, according to a policy document released on Friday.

Russia launched another vast attack on Ukraine’s energy system in the small hours of Saturday, rocking Kyiv with explosions throughout the night and leaving 1.2-million properties without power countrywide.

Jannik Sinner battled back from the brink of a cramp-induced breakdown to keep his Australian Open title defence alive after extreme heat brought play to a halt on baking outdoor courts at Melbourne Park.

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to tackle the vital issue of territory, with no sign of a compromise, as Russian attacks plunged Ukraine into its deepest energy crisis of the nearly four-year war.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior poured cold water on reports linking Cole Palmer with a move away from the Premier League club, saying on Friday the attacking midfielder was “very happy” at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal welcomed the return of Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie to training ahead of Sunday’s match against Manchester United but manager Mikel Arteta flagged concerns over their opponents’ renewed intensity under Michael Carrick.

Lewis Hamilton spoke of the ‘massive challenge’ he and other drivers face this season in Formula One’s new rules era as Ferrari ran their SF-26 car for the first time on Friday.

Williams will not take part in Formula One’s pre-season test in Barcelona next week, the team said on Friday after failing to get their new car ready in time.