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Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah
Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the south killed nine people including three children on Saturday, the deadliest raids since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry
Audrey Werro's thrilling European 800m victory over Keely Hodgkinson sets up a lively track rivalry that should thrive for seasons to come, with the added goal of breaking an elusive world record.
World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain
Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month's World Cup final, signed for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain from Barcelona on Saturday.
Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic upset.
Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event
Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette and Sadie Sink will be among those joining the cast of Marvel's next "X-Men" movie, Disney announced at its biennial D23 fan gathering in California on Friday.
Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Saturday, killing at least 38 people, according to a disaster official.
Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final
Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transforming Malawi from no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss
Japan coach Eddie Jones said his young team must learn to keep their focus for 90 minutes but should not become despondent after collapsing in the second half against Australia on Saturday.
Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test
Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win.
Flags, music as Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with flags galore and convoys of military vehicles, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life.
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian".
'Like we were on a trampoline': Indonesia quake kills 20, thousands flee
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
No monkey business: India 'whisperers' guard world championships
As top badminton players descend on New Delhi for the world championships, an unusual band of men have their eyes fixed not on the stars, but on monkeys lurking around.
Australia run riot to crush Japan 56-17 in Townsville
Hulking prop Taniela Tupou scored twice as a rampaging Australia swept past Japan 56-17 with a blistering second-half display on Saturday to win three Tests in a row for the first time since 2024.
Steady India 101-1 at lunch in first Sri Lanka Test
Devdutt Padikkal and K.L. Rahul shared an unbroken stand of 54 as India reached 101-1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Galle.
Stolen Matisse works tied to infamous art thief in Brazil
Phone logs of a notorious art and rare-book thief in Brazil proved to be the key for police to recover eight stolen engravings by famed French painter Henri Matisse, after they were pilfered from a library exhibition in Sao Paulo last December.
Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management
On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn't exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.
Hasan strikes twice for Bangladesh to reduce Australia to 51-2
Hasan Mahmud took two wickets to reduce Australia to 51-2 at tea on the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday, still 177 runs from making Bangladesh bat again.
Pallister holds off Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400m free title
Australian Lani Pallister attacked early and held on to win the women's 400m freestyle ahead of US great Katie Ledecky at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California on Friday.
Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations
Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing.
India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign.
Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to 228-run lead in Australia Test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-century as Bangladesh were finally dismissed for 426 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test against Australia in Darwin on Saturday, a lead of 228.
Mehidy half-century steers Bangladesh to big lead in Australia Test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz scored a valuable half-century as Bangladesh reached 417-8 at lunch against Australia on the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday, a lead of 219.
Powerful quake off Indonesia kills one, sparks mass evacuations
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least one person and sending thousands fleeing.
Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
Japan's defence minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbours, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.
Powerful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
Viennese woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees
A Viennese woman is suing the city council for discrimination over access to public toilets, complaining that women must pay to use cubicles while men can use urinals for free.
Poweful quake off Indonesia sparks mass evacuations
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
Venezuelan amputees adjust to new life after quakes
Teenage athlete Dennis Castillo spent 28 excruciating hours trapped under the rubble in quake-hit Venezuela, with a beam crushing her left leg as she waited to be rescued.
LA Olympics has to allow politicians on the bus, just not behind the wheel - Coe
The London Olympics in 2012 are widely credited with being one of the best prepared and managed Summer Games in recent history and their organiser Sebastian Coe is urging LA28 organisers to work as closely with government as he did.
Venezuela frees 131 prisoners amid post-Maduro transition talks
Venezuela on Friday freed another 131 people considered to be political prisoners, in a sign of progress in talks to reconcile the nation following Nicolas Maduro's removal by US forces.
No.1 Scheffler fires sizzling 61 to seize PGA St. Jude lead
World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.