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Husband of Scotland first minister resigns after party membership row
The husband of Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned as the head of the ruling Scottish National Party on Saturday after a row over the party's membership numbers.
Pope greets refugees helped through Christian 'corridors'
Pope Francis on Saturday greeted thousands of refugees brought to Europe by Christian charities, recognising their difficult journeys and hailing their desire to "live free from fear and insecurity".
Breaking Maier's ski record leaves Odermatt too 'empty' to party
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt broke Hermann Maier's men's World Cup ski points record on Saturday after dominating the giant slalom at the season finals in Andorra.
Greece sacks police chief after train tragedy protests
Greece said Saturday it had sacked its national police chief, days after clashes between security forces and demonstrators broke out in the wake of the country's deadliest train tragedy.
Odermatt breaks Maier's men's World Cup ski points record
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt broke Hermann Maier's men's World Cup ski points record on Saturday after dominating the giant slalom at the season finals in Andorra.
Japan, Germany pledge closer ties as Scholz visits Tokyo
Japan and Germany pledged closer defence ties and cooperation on diversifying supply chains as Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo Saturday.
North Korea says 800,000 people enlist to fight 'US imperialists'
More than 800,000 young North Koreans have volunteered to join the army to fight "US imperialists", state media said Saturday, days after Pyongyang test-fired its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile.
Serbia, Kosovo leaders hold talks over EU peace plan
Kosovo and Serbia leaders gathered Saturday for the latest round of EU-led talks, as the long-time rivals come under increasing pressure to strike a deal to normalise ties.
Crunch weekend for crisis-hit Credit Suisse
Troubled Credit Suisse has two days to reassure before the markets open Monday with the spectre of a new turbulent week in global finance looming.
France faces weekend of protests over pension reform
France on Saturday braced for a weekend of protests, after a second night of unrest sparked by President Emmanuel Macron imposing an unpopular pension overhaul without a parliament vote.
Lappi fends off serial winner Ogier to lead in Mexico
Esapekka Lappi held off Sebastien Ogier to lead the Mexico Rally after Friday's stages as championship leader Ott Tanak was among the drivers to hit problems at altitude in the rugged mountains.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan fears arrest as he heads to court
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan said on Saturday he expected to be arrested as he headed to court on graft charges, after days of legal wrangling and pitched battles between his supporters and police.
Iranians face dilemma as New Year and Ramadan coincide
Tehran is emptying ahead of the Persian New Year, as is the case annually, but this time around Iranians are being forced to adapt as the festival coincides with Ramadan.
Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world
It's a profession which is increasingly under the spotlight as the culture wars rumble on: "sensitivity readers" -- editors who identify insensitivities or stereotypes in manuscripts -- are becoming a lightning rod for the publishing industry.
Actor Sam Neill reveals blood cancer diagnosis
Actor Sam Neill has revealed he is being treated for stage-three blood cancer, writing in a memoir that he was "possibly dying" from the illness diagnosed a year ago.
Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test
Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand's dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.
Women sumo wrestlers 'breaking prejudice' in Brazil
If the phrase "sumo wrestler" calls to mind a hefty Asian man in a loincloth, Valeria and Diana Dall'Olio, a mother-daughter sumo wrestling team from Brazil, have a message: think again.
Sabalenka 'feels bad' for Ukrainian players amid war tensions
Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to stir tension in the tennis world, and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said Friday that it's not only Ukrainian players who are feeling the strain.
Turkey still hopeful of extension to Ukraine grain deal
Turkey is hoping that a grain export deal between Kyiv and Moscow key to alleviating a global food crisis can be extended for another 120 days -- but time is running out.
Rib injury threatens beaten Swiatek's Miami Open defense
Iga Swiatek's Indian Wells title defense ground to a halt in a straight sets semi-final loss to Elena Rybakina on Friday, the world number one later revealing she is battling a rib injury.
Huawei has replaced thousands of US-banned parts with Chinese versions: founder
Chinese technology giant Huawei has replaced thousands of product components banned by the United States with homegrown versions, its founder has said, according to a transcript of a recent speech released by a Shanghai university.
Rybakina topples Swiatek to book Indian Wells final with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina again proved too much for world number one Iga Swiatek, denying the defending champion a return to the Indian Wells final with an emphatic 6-2, 6-2 semi-final victory on Friday.
A Yellow Vest rerun? Anti-Macron protests could harden
French President Emmanuel Macron's move to force through his pension reform by short-circuiting parliament, unions and public opinion could rekindle social unrest reminiscent of the Yellow Vest movement, union leaders predict.
Mexico into World Baseball Classic semis as rally stuns Puerto Rico
Mexico staged a dramatic comeback to stun Puerto Rico 5-4 on Friday and set up a semifinal showdown with Japan at the World Baseball Classic.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon plays key role in bank rescue, in echo of 2008
Consulted by policymakers and able to nudge his peers into action, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon played a key role in a bank rescue effort this week -- a situation sparking reminders of 2008.
In US, 'tip fatigue' raises questions about sacrosanct habit
To tip, or not to tip? That is the question many Americans are grappling with in a country where the tip is king -- but even at a grocery store? Or for a bunch of flowers?
Mexico president calls big rally with election on horizon
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called for a big political rally in Mexico City on Saturday aimed at energizing his supporters ahead of key elections next year.
Sabalenka beats Sakkari to reach first Indian Wells final
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in a Stadium Court slugfest on Friday to reach the final of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters 1000 hard court tennis tournament.
Canada's Beckie to miss Women's World Cup after knee injury
Canadian forward Janine Beckie, who helped her squad capture Tokyo Olympic gold, will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup and National Women's Soccer League season with a right knee injury.
Schenk grabs PGA Valspar lead with Spieth lurking
Adam Schenk, playing for a 10th consecutive week, fired a two-under-par 69 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Valspar Championship.
Musk says code for recommending tweets will be public
Twitter owner Elon Musk on Friday put out word that he will make public the long-secret algorithm for recommending tweets.
Will Russia's Vladimir Putin really ever be arrested?
The International Criminal Court has taken the major step of issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war.