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WhatsApp unveils lockdown mode for high-risk users
WhatsApp launches Strict Account Settings, a lockdown mode offering tighter privacy and security for journalists and other high-risk users.

Swiatek's career Grand Slam bid falls flat against Rybakina
Iga Swiatek's bid to complete a clean sweep of the four majors is ended by Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'I was on my way home' - Djokovic scrapes into semis after Musetti injury
Novak Djokovic's bid for more tennis history is still alive as he scrapes into the Australian Open semi-finals as Lorenzo Musetti retires injured at two sets up.

Who is Tom Homan, Trump's 'border tsar' deployed to Minneapolis?
The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks
Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown liquid during town hall
Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident.

Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.

Rybakina takes first set
Elena Rybakina closes out the first set of her quarter final by breaking the serve of Iga Swiatek on Rod Laver Arena.

Rybakina downs Swiatek to reach semis
Elena Rybakina beats Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open semi finals.

Anisimova whacks herself amid battle
American player Amanda Anisimova gives herself a whack and a talking to as she battles countrywoman Jessica Pegula.

Shriver files complaint against tennis coach who was engaged to teen player
Tennis great Pam Shriver has reportedly put in a complaint to the governing body of women’s tennis about the past behaviour of controversial tennis coach Rafael Font de Mora, who was back at the Australian Open this year.

Why are Paris St-Germain struggling to hit top form?
European champions PSG face Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday - but why have Luis Enrique's side not been at their best so far this term?

Moeen lauds anti-racism steps as he joins Yorkshire
Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali says there was "no doubt in my mind" about joining Yorkshire despite historical racism, as he abandons his retirement from county cricket.

South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery
Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate.

The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages.

Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
New IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people.

Man charged in connection to Palmerston North shooting
The 33-year-old was found by police in a stolen car.

Millman marvels at Levi's miracle play
John Millman marvels at Maddison Levi's miracle play for the Australian sevens team.

Pegula advances to semi finals
Jessica Pegula advances to the Australian Open semi finals after a straight-sets win against Amanda Anisimova.