WADA appeals, seeks ban as Sinner doping case reignites
Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 129-5 after follow-on
Clarke's two tries help All Blacks to 33-13 win over Wallabies
Storm Helene kills 44, threatens more 'catastrophic' flooding
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Israel says it 'eliminated' Hezbollah chief in Beirut strike
Israel's military said on Saturday it had "eliminated" Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, though the group has yet to comment on his fate.
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FIFA ban Argentina goalkeeper Martinez for 'offensive behaviour'
Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for "offensive behaviour", the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Saturday.
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Bagnaia halves Martin's MotoGP lead with Indonesia sprint win
Francesco Bagnaia won a dramatic Indonesia MotoGP sprint race on Saturday, capitalising on an early crash by championship leader Jorge Martin to halve the Spaniard's lead to 12 points at the top of the standings.
WADA appeals, seeks ban after Sinner cleared in doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Saturday that it has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the steroid case of tennis world number one Jannik Sinner.
WADA appeals after tennis No.1 Sinner cleared in doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said Saturday that it has lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the case of tennis world number one Jannik Sinner.
Hezbollah chief's fate uncertain as Israel pounds Lebanon
Israeli jets bombarded the southern suburbs of Beirut Saturday, sending panicked families fleeing amid uncertainty over the fate of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly the target of earlier air strikes.
Jayasuriya takes 6-42 as New Zealand collapse to 88 all out
Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took 6-42, his ninth five-wicket haul, as New Zealand collapsed 88 all out in the second Test on Saturday in reply to Sri Lanka's mammoth 602-5 declared.
Thousands bid farewell to Tokyo zoo pandas before return to China
Thousands of thankful, sobbing fans flocked to a Tokyo zoo Saturday to bid an emotional farewell to a pair of beloved pandas before their imminent return to China.
Israeli strikes pound Hezbollah's south Beirut bastion
Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight into Saturday, sending panicked families fleeing massive strikes that were reportedly targeting Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
Austria Greens leave transport pass as legacy ahead of vote
Sunday's national vote in Austria is expected to punish the Greens, whose support has plunged since 2020 when they formed an unprecedented coalition with the conservatives.
Paul stunned by Machac as Japan Open upsets keep coming
Fifth seed Tommy Paul became the latest top player to make an early exit at the Japan Open when he lost 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to Tomas Machac in the second round on Saturday.
Abortion rights worldwide: a snapshot
Despite being liberalised in scores of countries over recent decades, women's access to abortion remains a precarious right globally with numerous countries restricting the procedure or outlawing it altogether.
Martin claims Indonesia MotoGP pole by smashing lap record
Jorge Martin grabbed pole position on Saturday for the weekend's Indonesia MotoGP sprint and Grand Prix with a scintillating lap record, as the championship leader aims to widen the gap to his title rivals.
Belgian exorcist offers 'healing' -- and combats cliches
Thierry Moser, Catholic priest and exorcist, has a twin mission: to ease people's torment through prayer -- and challenge old cliches about a practice he sees as an answer to very modern ills.
Boeing strike grinds on as latest talks fail to reach agreement
The union for striking Boeing workers said Friday that talks with the aviation giant "broke off" without agreement, after some 33,000 US employees walked out this month.
Israeli strikes pound southern Beirut suburbs
Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight into Saturday, sending panicked families fleeing massive strikes reportedly targeting Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.
No choice: Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela
Oswards Ruiz said he had no choice but to flee Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro claimed reelection in a July election the opposition says he stole.
Iran 'news' sites, hackers target Trump ahead of US election
Iran is ramping up efforts to interfere with the US election with fake "news" websites and hackers targeting Donald Trump, American officials and researchers say, as the Republican nominee reported threats on his life from the Islamic republic.
US ports brace for potential dockworkers strike
Tens of thousands of US dockworkers plan to strike next week if there is no breakthrough on contract talks, just a month before November's closely contested presidential election.
China's 'red collectors' cherish bygone Maoist era
His car laden with boxes of brightly-coloured communist memorabilia, Feng Gang places one more Chairman Mao figurine in the back seat then steps back to admire his life's work.
Japan's speedy, spotless Shinkansen bullet trains turn 60
Her white-gloved, waistcoated uniform impeccable, 22-year-old Hazuki Okuno boards a bullet train replica to rehearse the strict protocols behind the smooth operation of a Japanese institution turning 60 Tuesday.
Harris vows migration crackdown, reform as she finally visits border
Kamala Harris pledged Friday she would tighten the border and fix America's broken immigration system on her first visit to the US-Mexico frontier as a presidential candidate.
US hurricane deaths rise to 44, fears of more 'catastrophic' flooding
At least 44 people died across five US states battered by powerful storm Helene, authorities said Friday, after torrential flooding prompted emergency responders to launch massive rescue operations.
Brazil judge says will lift Musk's X ban if $1.8 mn fine paid
A Brazilian judge locked in a legal row with X owner Elon Musk on Friday said he would reinstate the social network in Brazil if a fine of around $1.8 million was paid.
White Sox break MLB record for defeats in a season
The Chicago White Sox broke the Major League Baseball modern-era record for the most losses in one season on Friday, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers for their 121st defeat of 2024.
Jasmine Suwannapura grabs LPGA NW Arkansas lead
Jasmine Suwannapura bagged five of her eight birdies on the back nine to surge to a one-stroke lead on Friday in the first round of the US LPGA NW Arkansas Championship in Rogers, Arkansas.
Chappell Roan axes gigs after backlash over US election stance
Pop singer Chappell Roan on Friday cancelled two major concerts after receiving a barrage of online criticism for refusing to endorse Kamala Harris against Donald Trump in the US presidential election.
Harris visits border to neutralize weak spot against Trump
Kamala Harris was due to deliver a tough-on-illegal-migration message after visiting the US-Mexico border Friday, directly tackling the politically explosive issue in a bid to blunt one of Donald Trump's main attack lines in their fight for the White House.
Aussie Scott revels in Presidents Cup rally for global golfers
Adam Scott, never a trophy winner in 10 Presidents Cup appearances, was overjoyed at the Internationals stunning fightback on Friday to pull level with the United States at 5-5.
Milei moves to privatize flag carrier in standoff with unions
Argentina's President Javier Milei announced steps Friday to privatize flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas amid a standoff with unions over salaries and labor rights.
Ethiopian actions 'flagrantly violate' Somali territorial integrity: Somali PM
Somalia's prime minister on Friday accused Ethiopia of actions that "flagrantly violate" Somalia's territorial integrity after Addis Ababa's shock announcement it would lease a stretch of coastline from the breakaway region Somaliland.
Blinken questions China peace push over Russia help
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday questioned China's sincerity in seeking peace in Ukraine as he directly pressed his counterpart over exports that boost Russia's military.
Internationals sweep foursomes to equal USA at Presidents Cup
Kim Si-woo sank a match-winning 15-foot par putt to give the Internationals a sweep of Friday's foursomes matches and equal the United States at 5-5 at the Presidents Cup.
Brook says return to form 'a matter of time' as England hammer Australia
England captain Harry Brook insisted he was always confident of coming good after starring in a 186-run rout of Australia at Lord's on Friday that set up a one-day international series decider with the world champions.
Clark takes aim at 'trolls' in WNBA racism storm
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark hit out at fans accused of racially abusing her WNBA rivals on Friday during her team's playoff defeat to the Connecticut Sun.
'We're desperate': Mexico's Acapulco relives hurricane nightmare
Residents of Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco were reeling Friday after a hurricane left at least five people dead and neighborhoods underwater in a region still recovering from a devastating storm last October.
Hurricane causing 'catastrophic' US floods as deaths reach 33
The death toll from Hurricane Helene rose Friday to at least 33 people across the southeastern United States, authorities said, as torrential flooding inundated communities and emergency responders launched massive rescue operations.
Israel, Hezbollah must both 'stop firing': Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken appealed again Friday for a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying the diplomatic path remained open, even as Israel ignored calls to stop its strikes targeting Hezbollah.
Barcola leads PSG to win over Rennes
Bradley Barcola scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain downed Rennes 3-1 on Friday to stay unbeaten and move three points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
Why South America is burning
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America.
AC Milan join Torino at Serie A summit by thumping Lecce
AC Milan joined Torino at the top of Serie A after Friday's convincing 3-0 win over lowly Lecce built on their derby victory over Inter Milan last weekend.