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Clashes in Durban as fresh anti-migrant riots erupt in South Africa
South African police battled Friday to control rioters and looters in the east coast city of Durban amid a second day of unrest targeted at foreign nationals.
Economy
Stocks advance as Trump rules out pre-vote Iran attack
Stock markets climbed Friday as oil prices dropped after President Donald Trump ruled out a strike on Iran before next month's US midterm elections.
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Palace sweep past Villa to reach FA Cup final
Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final for the first time in nine years as Ismaila Sarr's double and a rocket from Eberechi Eze sealed a 3-0 win against Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday.
CAF appoint Moroccan Lekjaa first vice-president
Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa was elected first vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at an executive committee meeting in Accra on Saturday.
Major blast at Iran port kills 5, injures hundreds
A powerful explosion ripped through a key port in southern Iran on Saturday, killing five people and injuring more than 700, state media said.
Rodgers vows to stay with Celtic after fourth successive Scottish title
Brendan Rodgers insisted he would stay with Celtic after they clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United on Saturday.
Ipswich relegated as Newcastle, Chelsea boost top five bids
Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle, while Chelsea kept alive their hopes of a top five finish with a 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday.
Canada leaders make final pitches in campaign upended by Trump
Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before a vote electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored after assuring voters he can stand up to Washington.
Mullins -- Ireland's national training treasure
Irish training legend Willie Mullins offered his weary rivals a glimmer of hope when he said he "could not do better than that" after saddling the 1-2-3 in the Grand National but his son Patrick believes he will never retire.
US, Iran say progress in 'positive' nuclear talks
The United States and Iran reported progress in their latest round of nuclear talks on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week as they pursue a deal that could help ease soaring Middle East tensions.
Mullins emulates O'Brien with second successive trainer's title
Willie Mullins emulated fellow Irish training legend Vincent O'Brien when he was crowned British champion National Hunt trainer for a second successive time as the season reached a climax at Sandown Park on Saturday.
Ipswich relegated after one season in Premier League
Ipswich were relegated from the Premier League after slumping to a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.
Just Stop Oil activist group holds final march
British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil held its final demonstration in London on Saturday, ending three years of high-profile climate protest stunts as they moved their focus away from civil disobedience.
Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener
Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.
Syria's Kurds demand 'democratic decentralised' Syria
Syria's Kurdish parties on Saturday adopted a joint political vision calling for a "decentralised democratic" state in Syria with guarantees for Kurdish rights.
Leverkusen win to delay Bayern and Kane's title party
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's title celebrations will need to wait after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 win over Augsburg cancelled out the Bavarians' 3-0 home victory over Mainz on Saturday in the Bundesliga.
Buenos Aires farewells native pontiff with tears and calls to action
With songs, candles, tears and prayers, Buenos Aires mourners marked the burial of pontiff and native son Pope Francis Saturday.
Turkey's opposition says Erdogan's canal plan behind latest arrests
Prosecutors in Turkey announced dozens more arrests Saturday as part of an ongoing corruption probe, denounced by opposition leaders as a pretext to remove resistance to an ambitious Istanbul canal project.
Maresca hails 'nasty' Chelsea as top five bid stays alive
Enzo Maresca saluted Chelsea's "nasty" performance as a gritty 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday kept alive their bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelensky talks at pope's funeral
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met briefly in the hush of St Peter's basilica before Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday in their first encounter since a noisy White House clash and the US president later cast doubt on whether Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants a peace deal.
Major blast at Iran port kills 4, injures hundreds
A powerful explosion ripped through a key port in southern Iran on Saturday, killing four people and injuring more than 500, state media said.
Napoleon's sword to be sold at auction in Paris
A sword that belonged to Napoleon and was specially ordered for the personal use of the French emperor is to be auctioned in Paris next month, the auction house said.
Iran, US discuss nuclear deal in third round of talks
The United States and Iran went into detail about a potential nuclear deal Saturday at their third consecutive round of talks, hoping to strike an accord that would ease regional tensions.
Buenos Aires farewells native pontiff with call to action
With songs, candles, flags and prayers, Buenos Aires mourners marked the burial of pontiff and native son Pope Francis Saturday.
Warholm sets hurdles world record at Diamond League, Holloway shocked
Karsten Warholm broke the men's 300m hurdles world record on Saturday at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, but Olympic 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway suffered a shock defeat.
US students 'race' sperm in reproductive health stunt
A commentator yells excitedly as hundreds of spectators stand glued to a video of a racecourse -- but the athletes they are rooting for are actually tiny sperm cells.
Wikileaks founder Assange joins crowds for pope funeral
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange joined the crowds in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, the whistle-blowing website said on X, quoting his wife Stella Assange.
Leader Marc Marquez claims Spanish MotoGP sprint victory
Marc Marquez secured his fifth consecutive sprint victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on Saturday to expand his lead at the top of the MotoGP standings.
Celtic win fourth successive Scottish Premiership title
Celtic clinched their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title in fitting style with a 5-0 demolition of Dundee United on Saturday.
Jackson ends drought as Chelsea boost top five push
Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Nicolas Jackson ended his 13-game goal drought to seal a crucial 1-0 win against Everton on Saturday.
The faithful fill Vatican and Rome streets to witness historic funeral
Catholic faithful and admirers of Pope Francis flooded St Peter's Square and the streets of Rome on Saturday in full force to give the pontiff an emotional send-off with a human touch.
Warholm sets 300m hurdles world record in Diamond League opener
Karsten Warholm broke the 300m hurdles world record on Saturday at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, taking 0.21 seconds off his own mark in the little-run event.
Major blast at south Iran port kills 4, injures hundreds
A powerful explosion ripped through a key port in southern Iran on Saturday, killing four people and injuring more than 500, state media said.
Russia says retook Kursk from Ukraine with North Korean help
The Russian army has fully liberated the border Kursk region from Ukrainian control with the help of North Korean soldiers, Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said on Saturday, admitting their participation in the conflict for the first time.