New four-lane bridge opens between China, North Korea
Rennie urges All Blacks to stay focused against 'hurting' Wallabies
Tech stocks lead rout after US inflation fuels rate hike bets
Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 in Libertadores semi-final first leg
Economy
'No time to recover': UNDP chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war shock
Millions could be thrown into poverty by surging energy costs, the impact of an intense El Nino phenomenon and higher interest rates, with vulnerable countries being pushed to the brink by repeated crises, the UN's development chief told AFP.
Sports
Brewers blasts leave Dodgers on brink
The Milwaukee Brewers produced a late home run blitz to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 and leave the reigning World Series champions on the brink of elimination from Major League Baseball's playoffs on Wednesday.
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They work, pay taxes and call US home -- but risk deportation
As he has done for years, Erik Payan had just opened up his tire repair shop in the small Texas town of Cleveland on February 24 and was getting to work when armed and masked US immigration agents swooped in to arrest him and take him away.
I'm a different person says calmer Sabalenka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka, fresh from her Miami Open triumph on Saturday, credited her consistent form this season on mastering the temper which once plagued her performances.
'Special' to equal Ronaldo's Real Madrid goal record, says Mbappe
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was special to match Cristiano Ronaldo's first season tally of 33 goals for Los Blancos after netting a brace on Saturday against Leganes in La Liga.
Guardiola seeks FA Cup revenge over Bournemouth after league loss sparked slump
Pep Guardiola hopes his Manchester City side can atone for one of their key defeats this season when they bid to make FA Cup history away to Bournemouth on Sunday.
Mbappe fires Real Madrid level with Barca as Atletico bid crumbles
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Syria interim president names new government dominated by allies
Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Saturday announced a new transitional government dominated by close allies and including one woman, replacing caretaker authorities in place since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Ma'a Nonu, 42, becomes oldest man to play in Top 14
Veteran 42-year-old New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu made history on Saturday when he became the oldest man to play in the French Top 14.
Aussie Lee fires 63 to grab four-stroke Houston Open lead
Australian Min Woo Lee birdied seven of the first 14 holes in firing a seven-under par 63 to seize a four-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Houston Open.
Sabalenka sinks Pegula to win Miami Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka won the Miami Open on Saturday, beating American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the WTA 1000 final at Hard Rock Stadium.
Protesters denounce Musk at Tesla dealerships in US, Europe
Demonstrators descended on Tesla dealerships across the United States and Europe on Saturday to protest company chief Elon Musk, who has amassed extraordinary power as a top advisor to US President Donald Trump.
Mbappe double helps Real Madrid make Leganes comeback
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Sudan army chief says war will not end until RSF lays down its arms
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan vowed Saturday that his troops will fight on until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) lays down its weapons.
Bath boss Van Graan 'chuffed' as Premiership leaders down Quins
Bath boss Johann van Graan said he felt "chuffed" after his side cemented their position as English Premiership leaders by defeating Harlequins 47-28 on Saturday.
Hamas says agrees to new Gaza truce proposal received from mediators
A top Hamas official said on Saturday the group approved a new Gaza ceasefire proposal put forth by mediators, urging Israel to back it but warning the Iran-backed group's weapons were a "red line".
Chock and Bates win third straight ice dance world title
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates dazzled again in the free dance to become the first duo in 28 years to win a third straight ice dance world title on Saturday.
Marc Marquez wins MotoGP sprint in Texas to remain undefeated
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP sprint at the Grand Prix of the Americas on Saturday to extend his unbeaten start to the season.
150,000 Newcastle fans line streets to celebrate end to trophy drought
Newcastle was a sea of black and white on Saturday as 150,000 fans lined the city's streets to celebrate the Magpies' League Cup success with an open top bus parade.
Marquez wins MotoGP sprint in Texas to remain undefeated
Marc Marquez won the MotoGP sprint at the Grand Prix of the Americas on Saturday to extend his unbeaten start to the season.
Burton in 'dream' England women's rugby debut three years after 25-day coma
England's Abi Burton capped a "dream" Test debut by coming off the bench to score two tries as England hammered Wales in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday, three years after spending 25 days in a coma while battling encephalitis.
Penalty kings Forest reach FA Cup semis for first time in 34 years
Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years as Belgian keeper Matz Sels starred in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over Brighton on Saturday.
PSG move to verge of Ligue 1 crown
Paris Saint-Germain moved to within touching distance of an 11th French title in 13 seasons as they came from behind to thrash Saint Etienne 6-1 on Saturday.
Charity chair accuses Prince Harry of 'bullying' as row escalates
The chair of a charity Prince Harry founded 20 years ago and then quit amid an increasingly public and vicious row accused him of "harassment and bullying" in an interview clip released Saturday.
US woman thanks Trump after release by Taliban in Afghanistan
An American woman freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan celebrated her release, in a video shared Saturday by US President Donald Trump, in which she thanked him for helping secure her freedom.
Yankees make MLB history with homers on first three pitches
The New York Yankees made Major League Baseball history on Saturday with batters smashing home runs on the first three pitches their lineup faced.
Tudor's Juve beat Genoa to relaunch Champions League bid
Juventus returned to winning ways under new coach Igor Tudor with Saturday's 1-0 win over Genoa which kept them a point away from Serie A's Champions League positions.
Kildunne hat-trick helps England thrash Wales in Women's Six Nations
Ellie Kildunne marked her 50th cap with a second-half hat-trick of a tries as England continued their quest for a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title and fourth consecutive Grand Slam with a 67-12 rout of Wales on Saturday.
US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan
An American woman has been freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan after she, two Britons and their Afghan translator were detained earlier this year, Washington's former envoy to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, said Saturday.
Siraj, Krishna help Gujarat defeat Mumbai in IPL
Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took two wickets each as Gujarat Titans thrashed IPL powerhouse Mumbai Indians by 36 runs for their first win this season on Saturday.
WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout: email
The World Health Organization has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to withdraw, and must now reduce its reach and workforce, its chief said in an internal email seen by AFP on Saturday.
Marseille sunk by Reims as PSG move closer to Ligue 1 crown
Struggling Reims stunned Marseille 3-1 on Saturday, opening the door to Paris Saint-Germain to win the Ligue 1 title later in the day.
Bayern chief slams Canada Soccer again over Davies injury
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen doubled down on his criticism of Canada Soccer on Saturday, saying their handling of Alphonso Davies' injury was "astonishing".
Bayern survive St. Pauli scare to stay on course for Bundesliga title
Leroy Sane spared Bayern Munich's blushes with two second-half goals on Saturday, as the Bundesliga leaders beat relegation-threatened St. Pauli 3-2 to stay six points clear at the top of the table.