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Corruption in Guatemala is at unprecedented levels under an "authoritarian" government that punishes prosecutors and judges investigating organized crime, the country's ombudsman told AFP in an interview.

More than half a million people have signed a petition in "defense of democracy" in Brazil in response to President Jair Bolsonaro's attacks on public institutions and the electoral system.

Emma McKeon needs just one more title to break the record for most Australian Commonwealth Games golds after yet another win in the pool on Saturday as New Zealand dominated on the cycling track.

Ukraine's president urged civilians on Saturday to evacuate the frontline Donetsk region, the scene of fierce clashes with the Russian military, as Kyiv called on the Red Cross and UN to gain access to its soldiers being held by Moscow's forces.

Emma McKeon equalled Australia's all-time record of 10 Commonwealth gold medals on Saturday as Scotland's Duncan Scott avenged his Olympic freestyle defeat at the hands of his friend Tom Dean.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a worrying ankle injury scare to beat Giulio Zeppieri and set-up an Umag final showdown against Jannik Sinner, the man who ended his Wimbledon hopes.

A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, US Defense Department officials said, as they chided Beijing for not sharing information on the potentially hazardous object's descent.

"Impossible is Nothing" is Nicholas Paul's mantra and on Saturday he turned his words into deeds by winning Trinidad and Tobago's first Commonwealth Games cycling gold since 1966.

Sadio Mane opened his competitive goal-scoring account for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions defeated Leipzig 5-3 to capture the German Super Cup for a 10th time on Saturday.

Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time and is returning to isolation, his White House doctor said Saturday, attributing the result to "rebound" positivity from treatment the US president received.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a worrying ankle injury scare as well as a three-hour duel against Giulio Zeppieri to reach his sixth final of 2022 in Umag on Saturday.

England women's captain Leah Williamson called on the Lionesses to seize a "day of opportunity" by winning a major tournament for the first time in the Euro 2022 final on Sunday.

Aaron Gate led a New Zealand one-two in the men's 4,000-metre pursuit at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday -- a day the Kiwis dominated with three titles.

Russian energy giant Gazprom on Saturday suspended gas supplies to Latvia, as Ukraine announced it had asked the Red Cross and UN to gain access to its soldiers being held by Russian forces.

Liverpool struck first blood against Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season as Darwin Nunez made an instant impact for Jurgen Klopp's men to win the Community Shield 3-1.

George Russell of Mercedes beat both Ferraris and world champion Max Verstappen to claim his maiden pole position with a spectacular last-gasp lap in Saturday's qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

A frustrated Max Verstappen said he expects to have a tough race in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix after qualifying only 10th for Red Bull due to technical problems on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he is "preparing to compete" at the US Open even though his refusal to get vaccinated will see him barred from entering the country.

England great James Anderson turned 40 on Saturday, an age where many pacemen of previous eras would have long since retired.

Dutch veteran Annemiek van Vleuten took the yellow jersey in the women's Tour de France with a crushing performance in the mountains which powered her to a remarkable solo victory on Saturday's penultimate stage.

Belgian Remco Evenepoel made a long range solo break to blow away his rivals and win the San Sebastian Classic for the second time on Saturday.

Germany women's manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said the pressure is all on England for Sunday's Euro 2022 final with an expectant home crowd of 87,000 at Wembley hoping to roar the Lionesses on to victory.

Roberto Bautista Agut claimed his 11th career title on Saturday when he ended the dream run of Austrian world number 205 Filip Misolic in the Kitzbuehel clay-court final.

George Russell signalled Mercedes’ return as a competitive force on Saturday when he outpaced both Ferraris to claim his maiden pole position in qualifying for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Dutch veteran Annemiek van Vleuten took the yellow jersey in the women's Tour de France with a crushing performance in the mountains which powered her to a remarkable solo victory on Saturday's penultimate stage.

At least 80 people have been killed and 30 others are missing in floods that have wreaked havoc across Iran for more than a week, state media reported Saturday.

George Russell of Mercedes beat both Ferraris and world champion Max Verstappen to claim his maiden pole position with a spectacular last-gasp lap in Saturday’s qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Devastating flooding in Kentucky killed 25 people and the toll is expected to rise, the southern US state's governor said Saturday as rescuers continued their search for survivors.

Devastating flooding in Kentucky killed 25 people and the toll is expected to rise, the southern US state's governor said Friday as rescuers continued their search for survivors.

Batsmen Sikandar Raza and Wessly Madhevere starred as Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in Harare on Saturday in the first of a three-match Twenty20 international series.

Liam Livingstone is desperate to be known for more than "cameo" innings as England head into their final white-ball match of the 2022 home season.

Formula One on Saturday launched the 'Drive It Out' campaign against abusive behaviour online on social media and at Grands Prix.