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Greta Thunberg joins banned French anti-motorway protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Saturday joined a banned anti-motorway protest in southern France where police fired tear gas and made arrests a day earlier.
Hamas warns Israel Rafah op may cause casualties in 'tens of thousands'
Gaza's Hamas rulers warned on Saturday that Israel's planned army operation in overcrowded Rafah could cause "tens of thousands" of casualties in the city that has become the last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
Red Bull's hearing into team boss Horner ends without decision
Red Bull boss Christian Horner faced several hours of questioning by a lawyer investigating an allegation of "inappropriate behaviour" at a secret London location on Friday.
Russian drone attack kills seven in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv
A Russian drone attack on a petrol station in Ukraine's second city Kharkiv on Saturday killed seven people, including three children, and destroyed nearly half a street, local authorities said.
Indonesians pack out stadiums for final election rallies
Around 100,000 people filled a Jakarta stadium Saturday for a huge rally in support of Indonesian presidential election front runner Prabowo Subianto, just days ahead of one of the world's biggest one-day votes.
Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza war
Israel's army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare.
Researchers start to find clues on the trail of long Covid
Tens of millions of people across the world are thought to suffer from long Covid, but four years after the pandemic was declared this elusive condition still cannot be tested for -- let alone treated.
Pakistan army chief tells politicians to show 'maturity' after indecisive poll
Pakistan's army chief told feuding politicians Saturday to show "maturity and unity" after an election failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the military's favoured party having to cobble together a coalition in order to rule.
Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup.
Football: Five players who made a name for themselves at Asian Cup
Jordan and hosts and holders Qatar will contest the final of the Asian Cup on Saturday.
Six-year-old Gaza girl found dead, family says, blaming Israel
A six-year-old Palestinian girl who went missing after the family's car came under fire in war-ravaged Gaza was found dead Saturday, the health ministry and her relatives said, accusing Israel of killing her.
Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show
Sports bosses in China have cancelled two friendly matches featuring world champions Argentina, after their star man Lionel Messi failed to turn out for his club in a Hong Kong exhibition match.
Spain cinema faces #MeToo moment at Goya awards
Spain's glittering Goya film awards ceremony, which takes place Saturday, looks set to be overshadowed by allegations of sexual assault directed at an independent Spanish filmmaker.
A car-free Eiffel Tower zone? Paris mayor faces pushback
Removing cars from an expanse around the Eiffel Tower to create a green pathway sounds pretty good on paper, but the mayor of Paris is struggling to win over residents and above all the police force to revamp one of the city's most celebrated views.
Israeli strikes on Gaza's Rafah escalate fears of ground operation
Israeli air strikes pummelled densely crowded Rafah on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his troops to "prepare to operate" in the southern border city that has become a last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
AI-generated party video has Khan claiming victory in Pakistan election
An AI-generated video released Saturday by the party of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has him claiming victory in the country's election.
Indonesian tribe shuns political campaigning
In forests a few hours' drive from Indonesia's capital, there will be no presidential election campaigning by an Indigenous tribe that cares little for the outside world.
'Restaurant of Love' helps feed Tunis homeless
On a corner by the entrance to Tunis zoo, Leila waits for a hot meal from the Tunisian capital's "Restaurant of Love" in a cardboard shelter where she and her dogs sleep.
Tommy Hilfiger pays tribute to NY as city's fashion week kicks off
As his red, white and blue mainstay prepares to turn 40, Tommy Hilfiger paid tribute to New York as a leading character in his journey to the design big-time as the city's fashion week got underway.
Pakistan coalition talks ahead after strong vote showing for jailed Khan
Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
EU reaches agreement on spending rules
The European Parliament and member states reached an agreement early Saturday on reforms to EU budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment while keeping spending under control.
Buoyed by polls, S.Africa's radical left party launches election campaign
Rising in the polls and vying to become South Africa's leading opposition party, the radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will launch its electoral campaign on Saturday ahead of a hotly contested vote.
Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON
Nigeria's run to this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast is a personal triumph for coach Jose Peseiro, the veteran from Portugal who had been the subject of stinging criticism in the run-up to the tournament.
Biden hardens tone on Israel
Joe Biden's tone on Israel has been hardening in recent days, but when he called the country's response in the Gaza Strip "over the top" this week, the US president crossed into new territory.
Celeb-packed Super Bowl ads hope to outshine Taylor
The Super Bowl is here and that means millions of Americans will sit down on Sunday to partake in a national passion: watching commercials on TV.
Osimhen's Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy.
Ireland bid to build on sublime French win against Italy
Ireland hope to edge closer to a historic successive Six Nations Grand Slam when they host Italy at Lansdowne Road on Sunday after laying down a marker in their thumping of France last week.
Australian swimmer Magnussen ready to dope up for record bid
Former Australian champion swimmer James Magnussen says he is ready to accept the challenge of taking performance-enhancing drugs to break a world record and collect a US$1 million reward.
Her brother vanished in Mexico, then a gunman killed her
Angelita Almeras helped to locate the remains of several hundred missing Mexicans while looking for her own brother -- a search that ended abruptly this week when a gunman killed her.
'Hour of Truth' for Brazil's Bolsonaro
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is reeling from a damning avalanche of revelations that emerged Thursday as police targeted him and his inner circle in an investigation for allegedly plotting a coup.
Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in northern Canada
Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in Canada's far north as unseasonably warm weather on Friday also saw its largest city, Toronto, break a winter heat record.
White House fights back against age comments in Biden probe
The White House launched a fierce pushback Friday against a brutal special counsel report portraying Joe Biden as elderly and forgetful, describing it as a political hit-job on the president in an election year.