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Historic Vatican fraud trial to deliver its verdict
A Vatican court delivers its verdict on Saturday in a historic trial focused on an opaque London property deal, with a once-powerful cardinal among 10 defendants facing jail for alleged financial crimes.
Israel investigates accidental killing of three Gaza hostages
The Israeli army was on Saturday investigating the killing of three hostages which it said had been mistakenly identified as a threat by soldiers, an incident that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.
Madagascar president starts new term amid opposition boycott
President Andry Rajoelina took the oath in a packed stadium on Saturday to start a new term as Madagascar's leader, rebuffing an opposition boycott and international concerns over the island's future.
Kuwait's Sheikh Nawaf: a short but tumultuous reign
Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah served as Kuwait's emir for just three years but spent decades in top posts through the House of Sabah's tumultuous rule of the oil-rich state.
Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf dies aged 86: royal court
The emir of oil-rich Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died on Saturday, the royal court said, after three years in power. He was 86.
Australia build big lead over Pakistan as Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets
Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dug in to stretch Australia's lead and take the first Test away from Pakistan Saturday, as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon moved within one wicket of the 500-mark.
Inflation forces Turkey's central bank chief to move in with parents
The new head of Turkey's central bank said she has been priced out of Istanbul's property market by rampant inflation, leaving no choice for the former finance executive but to move back in with her parents.
Pakistan all out for 271 as Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets
Pakistan were bowled out for 271 on the cusp of tea in the first Test at Perth Saturday to trail Australia by 216 runs as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon moved within one wicket of the 500-mark.
DR Congo's democracy backsliding ahead of vote, rights groups say
DR Congo's democracy has been backsliding ahead of elections this month, according to rights defenders, as prominent journalists languish in prison and the murder of an opposition politician remains unsolved.
Greek museum hands over reins to women artists
A Greek art museum this week handed over its halls exclusively to women artists, in a pioneering exhibition titled "What if women ruled the world?"
Spurs halt slide in Wembanyama-James clash, Pistons skid goes on
French sensation Victor Wembanyama came out on top in his first tussle with NBA superstar LeBron James Friday as the San Antonio Spurs snapped their 18-game losing streak with a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Japan, ASEAN to boost security ties with eye on China
Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Israel mourns three Gaza hostages mistakenly killed
Israel on Saturday mourned the deaths of three Gaza hostages killed when troops mistook them for a threat, with the military expressing remorse over a "tragic" incident that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.
Spurs halt slide in first clash between Wembanyama and James
French sensation Victor Wembanyama came out on top in his first tussle with NBA superstar LeBron James Friday as the San Antonio Spurs snapped their 18-game losing streak with a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Pakistan lose four wickets in Australia run chase
Mitchell Marsh removed dangerman Babar Azam and Nathan Lyon claimed his 498th Test wicket as Pakistan suffered a mini collapse in the first Test at Perth on Saturday.
Venezuelan opposition leader appeals ban on holding public office
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado filed an eleventh-hour court appeal on Friday to overturn a ban on her holding public office, as she seeks to run against President Nicolas Maduro in the 2024 elections.
Israel says it mistakenly killed three Gaza hostages
Israel said its troops had killed three Gaza hostages after mistaking them for a threat, with the armed forces expressing "deep remorse" over a "tragic incident" that sparked protests in Tel Aviv.
Matthew Perry died of accidental ketamine overdose, examiner finds
"Friends" actor Matthew Perry died from an accidental ketamine overdose, medical examiners said Friday, concluding their investigation into the death of the beloved but troubled TV star.
Guardiola mulls move to replace Phillips if midfielder leaves Man City
Pep Guardiola will consider a potential move to replace Kalvin Phillips if the England midfielder leaves Manchester City in January.
Northampton down Toulon for second straight Champions Cup win
Northampton replacement lock Tom Lockett's late try grabbed the English side a dramatic 22-19 victory over three-time winners Toulon in the Champions Cup at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.
Korean outfielder Lee promises impressive start for MLB Giants
South Korean centerfielder Lee Jung-hoo joined the San Francisco Giants on Friday after signing a six-year Major League Baseball deal worth $113 million, vowing to impress fans from the start.
Canada print media to get two-thirds of Google's payment to news outlets
Canada's print media will receive nearly two-thirds of an annual Can$100 million (US$75 million) payment from Google to the country's news outlets in exchange for distribution of their content, the federal government announced Friday.
Matthew Perry died of 'acute effects of ketamine': medical examiner
"Friends" actor Matthew Perry died as a result of "the acute effects of ketamine," the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office said Friday.
Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $148 mn for defaming poll workers
A jury ordered Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages on Friday for defaming two Georgia poll workers with his false claims they engaged in election fraud.
Juventus miss out on top spot after Genoa draw
Juventus failed to take top spot in Serie A from Inter Milan on Friday as Albert Gudmundsson's second-half goal secured hosts Genoa a 1-1 draw.
Lyon grab late winner at Monaco to move from bottom of the table
An 85th-minute winner from Jeffinho gave Lyon a 1-0 away victory against Monaco on Friday, moving the seven-times Ligue 1 champions out of the automatic relegation spots.
Spurs sink Forest to maintain revival
Tottenham bolstered their renewed bid for a top-four place in the Premier League as Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski netted in a 2-0 win against struggling Nottingham Forest on Friday.
Fresh record for Dow at end of week dominated by central banks
The Dow edged to a fresh record Friday, extending a rally on a mixed day for global equities after this week's central bank announcements.
Galtier denies discrimination as prosecutors demand suspended sentence
Former Nice coach Christophe Galtier said Friday via his lawyers that the investigation into claims of harassment and discrimination made against him lacked "impartiality", as prosecutors asked he be handed a one-year suspended prison sentence.
Tiger makes pro-am walk ahead of title hunt with son Charlie
Tiger Woods rejected using a golf cart in favor of walking on Friday during a pro-am round at the PNC Championship, feeling fit as he regains his form for 2024.
Israel reopens Gaza aid crossing as US pushes for restraint
Israel reopened an aid crossing into Gaza on Friday as staunch ally the United States urged more restraint in its all-out offensive against Hamas.
Morant ready for NBA return after 'horrible days' of 25-game ban
Two-time NBA All-Star guard Ja Morant says he endured "horrible days" during a 25-game ban and prepares to return to the Memphis Grizzlies with a new outlook on life.