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Zaman keeps Pakistan alive at World Cup in rain-hit triumph
Swashbuckling opener Fakhar Zaman cracked a blistering century to save Pakistan from World Cup elimination in a rain-affected and dramatic 21-run victory over New Zealand at Bengaluru on Saturday.
Ukraine's Zelensky denies war with Russia at 'stalemate'
President Volodymyr Zelensky denied on Saturday that Ukraine's war with Russia had reached a "stalemate", pushing back at suggestions Western leaders were lobbying for peace talks.
Turkey recalls envoy to Israel, 'writes off' Netanyahu
Turkey said Saturday it was recalling its ambassador to Israel and breaking off contacts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in protest at the bloodshed in Gaza.
'I want my legs back': the child amputees of Gaza's war
Layan al-Baz cries in agony when the effect fades of the painkillers she receives after her legs were amputated -- the result of a strike on Gaza as Israel fights Hamas.
Turkey recalls envoy to Israel, blasts Netanyahu
Turkey said Saturday it was recalling its ambassador to Israel and breaking off contacts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in protest at the bloodshed in Gaza.
Australian PM 'pleased to be in Shanghai' as starts China visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that he was "pleased to be in Shanghai" on Saturday at the start of a landmark state visit to China, marking a long-awaited thaw in ties between Beijing and Canberra.
Sri Lanka cancel World Cup practice in toxic Delhi smog
Sri Lanka cancelled Saturday's training session in India's capital with a pall of toxic smog engulfing the megacity just days before it hosts their World Cup clash against Bangladesh.
'Friends' star Matthew Perry laid to rest in Los Angeles: media
American actor Matthew Perry of the hit sitcom "Friends" was laid to rest at a Los Angeles cemetery on Friday during a private funeral attended by family and co-stars, US media reported.
Australia reach 286 against England in key World Cup clash
England bowlers led by Chris Woakes struck regular blows but Australia reached a competitive 286 all out in a key World Cup clash between the Ashes rivals.
Vinicius 'used to' racism in Spain: Madrid coach Ancelotti
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has become "unfortunately used to" racism in Spain, his coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday.
Voss-Tecklenburg fired as Germany women's coach
The German Football Association (DFB) said on Saturday it has fired women's national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, almost three months after the team's disappointing group stage World Cup exit.
Footballer Cantona has a new goal as singer-songwriter
Eric Cantona, football great, painter and lead actor, is adding rock star to his repertoire as he embarks on a concert tour to share his "emotions".
India clash no choking matter for South Africa's Bavuma
Temba Bavuma has insisted that even if his in-form South Africa side lose to unbeaten hosts India in Kolkata on Sunday, it won't be because they have "choked" again at a World Cup.
Armed commandos take Guinean ex-dictator from prison
Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was on Saturday taken from prison by a heavily armed commando during an operation that sparked heavy gunfire in the capital Conakry, lawyers and a judicial source said.
At least 143 dead in Nepal earthquake
At least 143 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces rushed to assist with rescue efforts.
Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope
Swashbuckling opener Fakhar Zaman scored a maiden World Cup century on Saturday as Pakistan attempted to chase down New Zealand's mammoth 401-6 to stay in the World Cup.
Labuschagne departs as Australia lose five against England
Adil Rashid and Chris Woakes claimed two wickets each to put England in charge against Australia in a key World Cup clash on Saturday between the Ashes rivals.
To have and have not: Who's who on World Cup rich list
Recent revelations that players in Pakistan's squad at the ongoing World Cup in India have not been paid for five months once again highlighted the wealth gap among cricket's leading nations.
Fierce fighting in Gaza after Israel rebuffs US pause call
Israel's unrelenting offensive against Hamas battled on into its fifth week with no sign of slowing Saturday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Arab foreign ministers in search of a diplomatic opening to ease the crisis.
Labuschagne hits fifty after Australia lose four against England
Adil Rashid and Chris Woakes claimed two wickets each to put England in charge against Australia in a key World Cup clash on Saturday between the Ashes rivals.
Heavy gunfire in Guinea capital, downtown access blocked
Heavy fire erupted on Saturday in the centre of the Guinean capital Conakry and security forces blocked off the area, witnesses told AFP.
Gay Games open in Hong Kong after year-long delay
More than a thousand athletes gathered in a Hong Kong stadium on Saturday to open the Gay Games, the first time the international LGBTQ sporting event has come to Asia.
New Zealand pile up 401-6 to push Pakistan closer to World Cup exit
Rachin Ravindra hit his third century of the tournament while Kane Williamson just missed a hundred as New Zealand pushed Pakistan closer to World Cup elimination by piling up 401-6 on Saturday.
England out-muscle New Zealand to win women's rugby tournament
England have won the inaugural WXV1 women's tournament, beating New Zealand 33-12 in Auckland on Saturday in an emphatic rebound from last year's Rugby World Cup final.
Ghana's ruling party votes to elect candidate for 2024 ballot
Ghana's ruling party voted on Saturday in primaries to elect its candidate for next year's presidential ballot, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia widely favoured to win.
'We're losing': Ukrainians reel from war chief's stalemate warning
In eastern Ukraine, where another gruelling winter is descending -- along with it a likely freeze in major frontline movements -- one Ukrainian soldier had a grim assessment of the conflict.
Pogacar says rivalry with Vingegaard could go down 'in history'
Tadej Pogacar said Saturday that his Tour de France rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard could grow into something for "the history books", with the pair sharing the last four titles between them.
Blinken in Jordan seeking to contain Hamas-Israel war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began meetings with Arab foreign ministers in Jordan on Saturday, seeking to mitigate the nearly month-long the Gaza war after Israel resisted his calls for a humanitarian pause.
Bangladesh garment workers clash with police as factories reopen
Striking Bangladesh garment workers clashed with police on Saturday near the capital as factories reopened in defiance of a protest campaign demanding a near-tripling of wages.
Colombia says ELN guerrillas will free Liverpool footballer Diaz's kidnapped father
Colombia said Friday the ELN guerrilla group will release the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz, whom it abducted five days ago as it engaged in peace talks with Bogota.
Ravindra hits century as New Zealand pile up trouble for Pakistan
Rachin Ravindra hit his third century of the World Cup while captain Kane Williamson fell agonisingly short of three figures as New Zealand piled up the runs in their crucial World Cup clash against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Ravindra hits fifth World Cup fifty as New Zealand pile up runs
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra struck his fifth half century of the World Cup to keep his team on course for a huge total against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Saturday.