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New violent clashes rock France in water protest
French police again clashed with protesters Saturday as campaigners sought to stop the construction of reservoirs in the southwest, the latest in a series of violent standoffs as social tensions erupt nationwide.
Brazil's Lula, ill with pneumonia, postpones China trip
Brazil's leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was due to head to China for key talks with President Xi Jinping, has indefinitely postponed his trip to recover from pneumonia, the government said Saturday.
Groves at the double in Catalunya, Roglic retains lead
Australian sprinter Kaden Groves won a second stage at this year's Tour of Catalunya on Saturday as he edged a mass bunch sprint for the line at Molins del Rei ahead of Frenchman Bryan Coquard.
Urdapilleta kicks struggling Castres past Toulouse
Argentina fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta slotted 14 points as Castres beat French Top 14 leaders Toulouse 27-17.
Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series
Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.
'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi
At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.
England's James out of Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine
England defender Reece James will miss the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine, it was announced Saturday.
Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control
Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee.
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd - reports
Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football giants, British media reported Saturday.
Trump to rally at site of deadly anti-government siege in Texas
Donald Trump stages his first presidential campaign rally Saturday at the site of a deadly 1993 standoff between an anti-government cult and federal agents in Texas, as he rails against multiple criminal probes threatening his bid for the White House.
Relieved Uno retains world figure skating title
Japan's Shoma Uno said he felt "relief" after shrugging off mental doubts and injury to retain his world figure skating title in front of an adoring home crowd on Saturday.
New violent clashes in France in water protest: AFP
French security forces again clashed with protesters Saturday as campaigners sought to stop the construction of reservoirs for the agricultural industry in the southwest of the country, AFP correspondents said.
At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi
At least 23 people died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs and flattening neighborhoods, officials and residents said Saturday.
Tuchel 'dumbstruck' by Bayern appointment
Newly-appointed Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he was stunned at being offered the position.
Honda's Marquez takes pole for Portugal MotoGP
Honda's Marc Marquez sped to a surprise pole position for the season-opening Grand Prix of Portugal in final qualifying on Saturday ahead of world champion Francesco Bagnaia, with Jorge Martin in third.
Monks at historic Kyiv monastery defy eviction order
In a Kyiv monastery that has played a crucial role in both Ukrainian and Russian history, scores of monks accused of allegiance with Moscow are defying eviction.
EU, Germany reach deal on fossil fuel car phaseout plan
The European Union and Germany on Saturday said they had struck a deal after a dispute over the planned phaseout by 2035 of the sale of cars using fossil fuels.
Love, pain and loss at historic Ukraine cemetery
At a historic military cemetery in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, Valeriy Pushko lights up two cigarettes. One is for himself, the other for his son whose portrait is fixed to a cross planted in the ground.
India's Gandhi vows to keep fighting after removal from parliament
Top Indian opposition figure Rahul Gandhi said Saturday he would keep fighting for democracy after blaming his expulsion from parliament on his demands for a probe into a key business ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
19 killed in US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria: new toll
The death toll from retaliatory US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria following a deadly drone attack has risen to 19, a war monitor said Saturday, as Washington insisted it is not seeking conflict with Tehran.
True 'grit': Chock and Bates finally claim ice dance world gold
American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates hailed their own "grit" as they finally claimed their first world title in Japan on Saturday, after recovering from a fall in their free dance.
New Zealand's Shipley tears through Sri Lanka in 198-run ODI thrashing
Henry Shipley tore through Sri Lanka's batting line-up as New Zealand romped to a 198-run win in the first one-day international in Auckland on Saturday.
Apple enjoys 'symbiotic' relationship with China, Cook says
Apple enjoys a "symbiotic" relationship with China, CEO Tim Cook said on Saturday, as the iPhone giant looks to move production out of the country.
Combative spoiler enters Turkey's election campaign
Turkey's top politicians have formed two camps heading into May's election: those who revere President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and those united in the single goal of ending his two-decade rule.
Chock, Evans claim ice dance world gold despite slip
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed their first ice dance world title on Saturday, overcoming a fall in their free dance to claim gold.
Niger's army entered Mali in hunt for 'terrorists': ministry
Niger's defence ministry said Friday its troops killed 79 "terrorists" in operations last week that involved a foray into neighbouring Mali.
Large asteroid to zoom between Earth and Moon
A large asteroid will safely zoom between Earth and the Moon on Saturday, a once-in-a-decade event that will be used as a training exercise for planetary defence efforts, according to the European Space Agency.
N. Zealand raises concerns with China over rights, Taiwan
New Zealand has raised concerns with China over human rights abuses and growing tensions with Taiwan, Wellington's foreign minister told AFP in an interview Saturday.
Do Kwon: S. Korea's crypto 'genius' turned disgraced fugitive
Once hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon -- now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency -- was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety.
Karunaratne takes four scalps as New Zealand post 274 in first ODI
Chamika Karunaratne claimed four wickets in a career-best bowling display as New Zealand were dismissed for 274 in the first one-day international in Auckland on Saturday.
UN accuses Russia, Ukraine forces of 'summary executions' of prisoners
The United Nations said Friday it was "deeply concerned" by what it said were summary executions of prisoners of war by both Russian and Ukrainian forces on the battlefield.
Szeryk shares LPGA Drive On lead with Moriya, Shin
Canada's Maddie Szeryk fired an eagle and six birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Friday to join Moriya Jutanugarn and Jenny Shin atop the leaderboard at the LPGA Drive On Championship.