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Man Utd's first win not a 'turning point' for Amorim
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2.

Simeone's stuttering Atletico draw at Alaves
Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Alaves on Saturday, leaving them without a win in their first three La Liga matches.

Smiling Gauff romps into US Open last 16
Coco Gauff shrugged off her early round struggles to move into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday with a straight-sets victory over Poland's Magdalena Frech.
Canada and Scotland into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Canada underlined their status as one of the leading contenders for the Women's Rugby World Cup by reaching the quarter-finals with a game to spare after thrashing Wales 42-0.

Philipsen claims Vuelta stage eight with sprint finish
Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday to secure a second triumph in this year's race after he claimed an opening day win.

Gaza aid flotilla 'should not have to exist' says Thunberg
Aid flotillas like the one preparing to leave for Gaza would not be necessary if governments upheld international law, rights activist Greta Thunberg told AFP Saturday.

Fernandes lifts Man Utd gloom, Frank suffers first league loss with Spurs
Bruno Fernandes eased the pressure on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as his last-gasp penalty sealed a 3-2 win over Burnley, while Thomas Frank suffered his first Premier League defeat as Tottenham manager on Saturday.

Man Utd secure first win thanks to late Fernandes penalty
Manchester United secured a much-needed first win of the season for under-fire manager Ruben Amorim but needed a 97th minute Bruno Fernandes penalty to beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-2.

Thousands protest Israeli siege of Gaza near Venice Film Festival
Thousands protested Saturday against Israel's siege of Gaza on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival, seeking to move the spotlight from movie drama to real-world trauma.

Philipsen claims Vuelta stage nine with sprint finish
Jasper Philipsen sprinted to stage nine victory at the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday to secure a second triumph in this year's race after he claimed an opening day win.

Ten Hag's Leverkusen collapse to draw at 10-man Bremen
Bayer Leverkusen let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 at 10-man Werder Bremen on Saturday, denying new coach Erik ten Hag his first league win in charge.

Taskin helps Bangladesh thrash Netherlands in T20 opener
Taskin Ahmed starred as Bangladesh hammered the Netherlands by eight wickets in the first of the three T20 internationals in Sylhet on Saturday.

Fans pour into S.Africa Comic Con despite few celebrity headliners
A 16-year-old in a yellow spandex Wolverine suit, claws fashioned from plastic straws, squared off against a stockier Deadpool two years his junior at Comic Con Africa, the continent's largest pop culture gathering.
Pole for Piastri at Dutch GP in McLaren lock-up
Oscar Piastri snatched pole position Saturday for the Dutch Grand Prix, locking up the front of the grid with his teammate Lando Norris as McLaren maintained their dominance of Formula One.
Leading politician shot dead in western Ukraine
A former Ukrainian speaker of parliament who was a leading figure in the country's pro-European protest movements of 2004 and 2014 was shot dead on Saturday in western Ukraine, officials said.

Chen stuns No.1 An to set up badminton world final with Yamaguchi
Reigning champion An Se-young suffered a "bitter" upset against Chen Yufei on Saturday as the Chinese player downed the top seed to set up a world championships final with Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in Paris.

France probes online platform for possible 'paedophile content'
French authorities are zeroing in on an anonymous online platform suspected of distributing child pornography after a similar site was closed last year, the state regulator told AFP on Saturday.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole for Dutch Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri grabbed pole position Saturday for the Dutch Grand Prix, locking up the front of the grid with his teammate Lando Norris as McLaren maintained their dominance of Formula One.

Director del Toro reluctant to leave his "Frankenstein" behind
Oscar-winning Mexican director Guillermo del Toro has birthed a monster with his new big-budget "Frankenstein" movie and joked Saturday that the effort had left him worn out ahead of the world premiere in Venice.

Canada surge into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after routing Wales
Canada underlined their status as one of the leading contenders for the Women's Rugby World Cup by reaching the quarter-finals with a game to spare after a 42-0 thrashing of Wales.

Chelsea benefit from VAR controversy to beat Fulham
Chelsea took advantage of VAR controversy to beat Fulham 2-0 as the visitors were left to rue a series of costly decisions awarded against them at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Indonesia protest blaze kills 3 as anger erupts over driver's death
A fire started by protesters at a council building in eastern Indonesia killed at least three people, a local official said on Saturday, after the death of a man hit by a police vehicle sparked widespread demonstrations.

Italy striker Kean renews Fiorentina contract until 2029
Moise Kean has signed a new contract with Fiorentina until 2029, the Serie A club announced on Saturday.

Leading political figure shot dead in Ukraine
A former Ukrainian speaker of parliament who was a leading figure in the country's pro-European protest movements in 2004 and 2014 was shot dead on Saturday in western Ukraine, officials said.

Seymour Hersh makes reluctant subject of new documentary
Seymour Hersh, one of the most influential US journalists of the last 60 years, is the sometimes reluctant subject of a new documentary that probes his biggest scoops and occasional missteps, as well as his private life.

Red Cross warns against evacuation of Gaza City as Israel tightens siege
The Red Cross warned on Saturday that any Israeli efforts to evacuate Gaza City would put residents at risk, as Israel's military tightened its siege on the area ahead of a major planned offensive.

Flick hopeful Barca's Lopez will stay amid Chelsea links
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he believes midfielder Fermin Lopez will stay at the club despite links to a Chelsea switch, but could not be certain of it.
India's Modi arrives in Tianjin ahead of summit hosted by China
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in the Chinese city of Tianjin on Saturday evening, Indian TV networks showed, a day before a summit that will be attended by leaders from more than 20 countries.

Isak edges closer to Liverpool move after Newcastle sign Woltemade
Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool moved a step closer on Saturday after Newcastle United signed German international striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to £69 million ($93 million).

Russia strikes across Ukraine as peace prospects flounder
Russia launched "massive" strikes across Ukraine overnight, rescue services said on Saturday, a new blow to peace efforts that drew a fresh appeal from President Volodymyr Zelensky for US and European help.

Five things to know about Indonesia's deadly protests
Violent clashes have erupted across Indonesia, boiling into the biggest test of Prabowo Subianto's 10-month presidency, with at least four people killed in separate incidents.

McLaren dominate final practice at Dutch GP
McLaren drivers dominated the final practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with Britain's Lando Norris outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri to set the fastest time.