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Vingegaard takes Giro lead after storrming to victory in 14th stage
Jonas Vingegaard took charge of the Giro d'Italia by winning Saturday's key 14th stage, showing his power in the mountains to snatch the overall lead from Afonso Eulalio.
Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes film prize
A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony later Saturday.
England's Bethell leaves IPL after finger injury
England batsman Jacob Bethell has ended his season with Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bengaluru after suffering a finger injury.
Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18: officials
The death toll from a Ukrainian strike on a college and its dormitory in a Russian-occupied town in eastern Ukraine has risen to 18, Russian officials said on Saturday.
Five first-round matches to watch at French Open
The French Open gets under way on Sunday, with Jannik Sinner an overwhelming favourite to lift the men's title for the first time and Coco Gauff defending her women's crown.
Ebola claims more lives, other African countries seen at risk
Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday and the Red Cross said three volunteers died in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, amid warnings the deadly virus could spread to several more African countries.
Iran and US say could be close to talks breakthrough
Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal to end the war in the Middle East.
France bans Israeli security minister Ben Gvir from country
France announced on Saturday it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entry for mocking bound activists seized by Israeli soldiers on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Roland Garros organisers, players have 'positive' meeting over dispute
Representatives of the world's top tennis players, who are campaigning to receive a larger share of Grand Slam prize money, and the organisers of the French Open have engaged in a constructive meeting over the issue, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) said Saturday.
Dos Santos at the double, Jackson and Russell shine in Xiamen
Alison dos Santos again outgunned Karsten Warholm, while Shericka Jackson and Masai Russell shined at the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, China, on Saturday.
Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday.
Iran chief negotiator vows 'crushing' response if US returns to war
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Saturday of a "crushing" response if Washington resumes hostilities, after US media reports raised the prospect of new strikes.
EU automated border system suspended at Dover amid bank holiday chaos
French authorities suspended the European Union's new digital border check system at Britain's Port of Dover on Saturday, as traffic piled up at the UK ferry terminal at the start of the long weekend.
F1 legend Alain Prost's Swiss home robbed: reports
French four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost was injured during a violent robbery at his home in Switzerland, Swiss media reported Saturday.
Rubio renews ties with India after Trump's China lovefest
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, reaffirming the importance of a relationship that has come under growing strain, a week after the United States held a warm summit with China.
De Zerbi demands 'blood and spirit' from Spurs on survival Sunday
Roberto De Zerbi has urged relegation-haunted Tottenham to play with "blood and spirit" in Sunday's do-or-die clash against Everton.
Guardiola reveals Hart snub was biggest Man City regret
Pep Guardiola has revealed his biggest regret at Manchester City was ignoring Joe Hart's plea to remain the club's goalkeeper.
Roland Garros organisers, players have 'encouraging' meeting over dispute
Representatives of the world's top tennis players, who are campaigning to receive a larger share of Grand Slam prize money, and the organisers of the French Open have engaged in an "encouraging" meeting over the issue, a source close to the discussions told AFP on Saturday.
French mother of boys abandoned in Portugal remanded in custody
A court in Portugal on Saturday remanded in custody a French woman and her partner accused of abandoning her two young boys -- aged four and five -- on a roadside in the south of the country.
Uganda confirms new Ebola cases, linked to DR Congo
Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said Saturday, after the World Health Organization raised the risk from the deadly outbreak to the highest level for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pope condemns environmental harm in Italy's 'Land of Fires'
Pope Leo XIV made a visit on Saturday to Italy's "Land of Fires", where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic rubbish, poisoning both people and their land.
Auckland FC become first New Zealand team to win A-League title
Cameron Howieson proved the hero as Auckland FC edged Sydney FC 1-0 Saturday become the first New Zealand team to win Australia's A-League grand final.
Russian war drama among favourites for top Cannes prize
A tense family drama set against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is among the favourites for top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, which will be awarded at a star-packed ceremony Saturday after two weeks of parties and premieres.
North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South
The first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years crowned their trip by winning the Asian Women's Champions League, beating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in Saturday's final.
China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing
A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people, state media reported on Saturday, the country's biggest mining disaster in 17 years.
Full steam ahead for Milei's Andean mining revolution
The future of Argentina's economy lies buried under the ground at over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) in the Andes, according to President Javier Milei.
Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'
Tehran accused the United States of "excessive demands", Iranian media said on Saturday, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal.
Rubio in India to renew ties after Trump's China lovefest
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday opened a visit to India that will include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looking to renew ties with a usually like-minded partner a week after Washington's warm summit with China.
Pope visits Italy's 'Land of Fires'
Pope Leo XIV will visit Italy's "Land of Fires" on Saturday, where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic rubbish, poisoning both people and their land.
China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard
A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the Moon.
Police, protesters clash in new marches against Bolivian leader
Bolivian riot police clashed with anti-government protesters in La Paz on Friday for the second time in a week as unions and Indigenous groups pressed their calls for President Rodrigo Paz to step down.
US jury finds Boeing not guilty in 737 MAX grounding lawsuit
A US jury found Friday that aerospace giant Boeing was not liable for lost revenue in a lawsuit involving its 737 MAX jets, which were grounded for 20 months following two deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.