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Israel bombs Gaza as minister poised to quit government
Israel pressed its bombardment of Gaza on Saturday as a war cabinet minister looked set to carry through on his threat to quit a government under mounting pressure over its conduct of the military campaign.
EU voting passes halfway mark with Slovakia, Italy joining in
Four days of voting to choose a new European Parliament passed the halfway mark Saturday with Slovakia -- shaken by an assassination attempt last month on its premier -- and influential Italy joining in.
Indonesia's first Olympic gymnast encourages others to 'dream higher'
Indonesian gymnast Rifda Irfanaluthfi's palms are covered in chalk as she swings between two uneven bars during intensive training just weeks before she makes history at the Paris Olympics.
South Korea on alert for more trash balloons from the North
South Korea's military said it was on alert for more trash-carrying balloons possibly arriving from North Korea on Sunday.
Rebels farewell Super Rugby with quarter-final loss to Hurricanes
The Wellington Hurricanes overcame a slow start to beat the Melbourne Rebels 47-20 in their quarter-final on Saturday, with the Australian team farewelling Super Rugby in fighting fashion.
WWII vet to marry in French town after D-Day commemorations
Hundred-year-old World War II veteran Harold Terens will marry his 96-year-old fiancee Saturday in the French town of Carentan-les-Marais, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings that took place a few kilometres away.
Slovakia begins EU vote in wake of PM shooting, Meloni's Italy next
Slovakia on Saturday opened its polling stations in EU-wide elections, under the shadow of last month's shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Sweden splashes out to save its unluckiest warship
Sweden is embarking on a colossal four-year project to safeguard a nearly 400-year-old warship that is the centrepiece of its famous Vasa Museum.
Bangladesh keep nerve to win thriller with Sri Lanka
Bangladesh emerged victorious from a gripping encounter with Sri Lanka in Texas with the two-wicket victory getting them off to a winning start in Group D of the T20 World Cup.
Virgin Galactic set for final spaceflight before two-year pause
Virgin Galactic is poised on Saturday for its last spaceflight before heading into a two-year pause on commercial operations to upgrade its fleet, as the company seeks to finally turn a profit.
New York prepares for 'high-voltage' India-Pakistan cricket match
At the cultural crossroads of the world, New Yorkers will experience a thrilling first on Sunday -- a World Cup cricket match hosted in a US city between Asian powerhouses: rivals India and Pakistan.
Apollo 8 astronaut dies in small plane crash at age 90
William Anders, the former US astronaut who took the historic "Earthrise" photo from space over 55 years ago, died in a plane crash on Friday at the age of 90, his family said.
Mexico's president-elect Sheinbaum: a 'tough opponent' for US?
A landslide election win will embolden Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first woman president, to defend her country's interests in sometimes-tense relations with the United States dominated by trade, migration and drugs, experts say.
Sri Lanka struggle to 124-9 against Rishad's spin
Rishad Hossain produced a brilliant spell of leg-spin as Bangladesh fought back to restrict Sri Lanka to 124-9 in their Group D T20 World Cup match at Grand Prairie on Friday.
Slovakia set for EU vote after PM shooting, Meloni's Italy next
Slovakia on Saturday kicks off the final two days of voting in EU-wide elections, under the shadow of last month's shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Biden to meet Macron after D-Day democracy warnings
US President Joe Biden was to meet his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Saturday on a state visit to France, after warning of the need to preserve American democracy and live up to the example of World War II heroes.
New Zealand set 160 to win after Afghan top order delivers
Afghanistan’s top-order pounced on a lethargic New Zealand to post 159 for six batting first in their Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday.
Scheffler, Schauffele fancied in US Open at Pinehurst
World number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Xander Schauffele, coming off his first major victory, are oddsmakers favorites in next week's US Open, golf's third major showdown of the year.
Argentine IndyCar racer Canapino takes leave amid online abuse row
Online abuse after two cars bumped on an IndyCar restart has led to Argentine racer Agustin Canapino taking a leave of absence after dismissing French rival Theo Pourchaire's death threat claims.
'Happy' Arpichaya fires sizzling 61 for LPGA ShopRite Classic lead
Arpichaya Yubol, riding high after a fifth-place finish at the US Women's Open, fired a record-equalling 10-under par 61 on Friday to seize the first-round lead in the LPGA ShopRite Classic.
Alonso quickest in practice at rain-hit Canadian GP
Fernando Alonso led the way for Aston Martin in Friday's second free practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, the two-time world champion making the most of changing conditions to outpace Mercedes' George Russell on a wet day at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Chiefs defender Thompson 'alert, awake' after cardiac arrest
The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs say lineman BJ Thompson is "headed in the absolute right direction" a day after suffering sudden cardiac arrest.
Top-ranked Scheffler seizes three-stroke lead at PGA Memorial
World number one Scottie Scheffler grinded through brisk winds to fire a four-under par 68 and grab a three-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Memorial tournament.
Tennis star Zverev wants to 'move on' after assault case dropped
French Open finalist Alexander Zverev said he "never wanted to hear another question" about his trial over domestic abuse allegations after a German court dropped a case against him Friday.
Nagelsmann shuts down goalie talk after another Neuer error
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he would "not allow any discussion about Manuel Neuer" after the veteran goalkeeper made another error in Friday's 2-1 friendly win over Greece in Moenchengladbach.
Minnows Lesotho go top after draw between Nigeria and South Africa
Football lightweights Lesotho stole the World Cup qualifying show in Africa on Friday, topping the table in a group including powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria.
Attitude, not environment, key for Mavs in NBA Finals fightback - Irving
Dallas star Kyrie Irving delivered another dud in Boston, but said his hostile reception from Celtics fans isn't the major problem facing the Mavericks as they try to bounce back from an NBA Finals game one defeat.
Scotland squander two-goal lead against Finland in Euro 2024 send-off
Scotland's Euro 2024 farewell party turned flat on Friday as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Finland at Glasgow's Hampden Park.
'Frustrated' Ruud hit by illness at French Open
Casper Ruud's hopes of advancing to a third successive French Open final ended in a four-set defeat by Alexander Zverev on Friday as the Norwegian said he was laid low by a stomach bug.
Danish PM 'hit' by man in Copenhagen
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was on Friday "hit" by a man on a Copenhagen square, her office said, with EU chiefs quickly condemning the attack.
Israel 'disgusted' at inclusion on new UN human rights blacklist
The upcoming inclusion of Israel on a UN list of countries and armed forces determined to be failing to protect children in war prompted a furious Israeli response Friday.
Ireland scupper Bol's bid for triple Euro gold
An inspired Irish quartet led by Rhasidat Adeleke outstripped Femke Bol's favoured Dutch team to snatch gold in a thrilling 4x400m mixed relay at the European championships on Friday.