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Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
Real Madrid on Thursday announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for what Spanish media reported was a club-record fee of 140 million euros ($161 million) including bonuses.
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Pogacar teammate Del Toro gets new UAE deal after Tour podium
Young Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro was rewarded with a new UAE contract on Thursday after finishing third in the Tour de France won by superstar teammate Tadej Pogacar.
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Top-ranked Scheffler voted PGA Tour Player of the Year
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, who won four titles this year including his first major crown at the Masters, was named Saturday as the 2021-2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year.
Russia 'regroups' troops in east as Ukraine advances
Russia announced Saturday it was pulling back troops from the eastern Kharkiv region of Ukraine as Kyiv announced its troops had seized a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive.
La Rochelle survive Lyon scare for Top 14 win
Fly-half Antoine Hastoy made the difference with his boot as La Rochelle survived a late Lyon fightback to edge their Top 14 rivals 23-21 in their first away game this season.
Charles III proclaimed king as queen's funeral plans unveiled
Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on Saturday as the grieving royal family revealed the detailed plans for the grand state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Preparing to turn 100, Disney packs its expo with surprises
Disney had plenty to offer movie fans at its biennial D23 Expo, with previews of two new animated features and an announcement that the entertainment giant's centennial next year will include a sequel to Pixar hit "Inside Out."
Neuville grabs Acropolis lead as rivals' hopes reduced to ruins
Thierry Neuville led the Acropolis Rally at the end of Saturday after overnight leader Sebastian Loeb and championship pacesetter Kalle Rovanpera both hit trouble in the second stage of the morning.
Bayern held for third straight draw at home to Stuttgart
A goal from French teenager Mathys Tel was not enough as Bayern Munich were held 2-2 at home to Stuttgart, their third Bundesliga draw in a row.
Fendi kicks off New York Fashion Week by celebrating the Baguette
Fendi kicked off New York's Fashion Week with a show celebrating its flagship Baguette bag, in a strong comeback for the runway after pandemic disruption.
Raspadori strikes late against Spezia to fire Napoli top
Giacomo Raspadori made Napoli provisional leaders of Serie A with the late winner in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Spezia.
Belgian youngster Evenepoel on verge of Vuelta a Espana triumph
Remco Evenepoel of the Quick-Step team retained his large overall lead in the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday's stage 20 ahead of Sunday's final day promenade to Madrid.
Ferrari's Leclerc claims pole at Monza
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took pole for the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in qualifying at Monza on Saturday.
Albania suffers renewed cyberattack, blames Iran
Albania has suffered a renewed cyberattack, the country's interior ministry said on Saturday, blaming Iran which Tirana also accused of an earlier assault on its digital systems.
UN chief 'never seen climate carnage' like Pakistan floods
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Saturday that he has "never seen climate carnage" on such a scale as he toured parts of Pakistan hit by floods, blaming wealthier countries for the devastation.
Robinson strikes as South Africa all out for 118 in third Test
Ollie Robinson returned the best figures of his England career as South Africa were dismissed for just 118 in the third and deciding Test at the Oval on Saturday.
Charles III proclaimed king with vow to follow 'inspiring' queen
With a trumpet fanfare and gun salutes, Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on Saturday, at which he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his life.
Afghan girls protest school closure in eastern city
Dozens of girls protested in an eastern Afghan city on Saturday after Taliban authorities shut their secondary schools just days after classes resumed, an activist and residents said.
British sport pays tribute to Queen as action resumes
British sport paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday as action resumed after Friday's shutdown following the monarch's death.
Ukraine seizes key supply hub from Russian forces in east
Ukrainian forces said Saturday they had entered Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine dislodging Russian troops from a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive that has seen swathes of territory recaptured.
Trumpets proclaim Charles III as king in historic ceremony
Trumpets, cannon fire and cries of "God save the King" rang out on Saturday as Charles III was proclaimed king in a ceremony with roots dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.
Ukraine seizes key supply hub Russian forces in east
Ukrainian forces said Saturday they had entered Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine dislodging Russian troops from a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive that has seen swathes of territory recaptured.
Belgium's biggest trial opens, six years after worst bombing
Six years after Belgium's deadliest peacetime attack, a Brussels court will this week host a landmark trial that survivors hope will mark a step forward in their recovery and that of their nation.
Verstappen quickest in final Italian GP practice
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was fastest in Saturday's final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at Monza with a best time of one minute and 21.252 seconds.
English football shutdown after Queen's death slammed as 'missed opportunity' to pay tribute
English football chiefs have been criticised for postponing all matches this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with the decision labelled a "missed opportunity" to pay tribute to the nation's longest-serving monarch.
Verstappen quickest in final Monza practice
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was fastest in Saturday's final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with a best time of one minute and 21.252 seconds.
England's Robinson sparks South Africa collapse in third Test
Ollie Robinson took four wickets as South Africa suffered a dramatic collapse to 36-6 in the third and deciding Test against England at the Oval on Saturday after cricket paid its respects to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Albon ruled out of Italian GP with appendicitis
Alex Albon will miss the Formula One Italian Grand Prix this weekend after coming down with appendicitis, his team Williams announced on Saturday.
Kyiv claims 'astonishing' advances in east Ukraine
Kyiv said Saturday its forces were making lightning gains in the east of the country in a shock counter-offensive to recapture territory that fell to Russia shortly after Moscow's February invasion.
English cricket says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
The Oval has known many 'departures' given it often stages the last Test of an English cricket season, with Australia great Don Bradman and former England captain Alastair Cook taking their leave of the international stage at the ground.
Ferrari will win F1 titles before 2026, says chief Elkann
Ferrari chairman John Elkann believes the iconic Italian team will return to Formula One's summit within the next four years after becoming Red Bull's closest challengers this season.
Charles III proclaimed king vowing to follow 'inspiring' queen
With a trumpet fanfare and gun salutes, Charles III was officially proclaimed king at a pomp-filled ceremony on Saturday, at which he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his life.
The Queen provided stability, says England's Euro winning coach
England's Euro-winning coach Sarina Wiegman paid a moving tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II saying it was she who inspired as "a mother figure for people to seek stability and peace from".
'Explosions everywhere' as Ukraine forces recapture village
Electric pylons toppled, cables strewn across the ground; gutted houses and roads dotted with craters -- the village of Grakove in eastern Ukraine bears the scars of Ukraine's bitter counter-offensive.