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Atletico's Alvarez to return against Villarreal: Simeone
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said striker Julian Alvarez would return to the squad for Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal.
Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race
Mercedes driver George Russell powered to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, making the most of his pole position to claw back some ground on teammate Kimi Antonelli in the driver's championship.
Dozens of civilians killed, kidnapped as jihadists clash in Nigeria
Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people in an attack during Friday prayers in central Nigeria's Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP Saturday, though some were able to escape during a clash with rival militants.
Ukraine strikes kill two children after Russia's deadly mall attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday hit a house in southern Russia, killing two children and injuring their parents, officials said, while at least nine people remained missing after a Russian attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre.
Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories
Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state.
Pope visits San Marino, before addressing Italian political gathering
Pope Leo XIV arrived Saturday in the tiny republic of San Marino ahead of an address to a cultural and political event organised by an influential Catholic group at the Italian seaside resort of Rimini.
Australia lead by 101 in 2nd Bangladesh Test as 18 wickets fall on day one
Australia scratched out a 101-run lead over Bangladesh on Saturday in the second Test, with 18 wickets falling on day one after Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam both took six in a fast-bowling masterclass.
Trump tariffs heap up as Canada tries to curb US reliance
US President Donald Trump's 50-percent tariffs on certain Canadian goods which took effect Saturday delivered another blow to bilateral trade, renewing focus on Ottawa's efforts to reduce dependence on its southern neighbor.
'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets
In the middle of a cheering crowd in Mexico City, two teenagers are limbering up for battle.
Australia lose three wickets after skittling Bangladesh for 64
Australia lost three quick wickets as Bangladesh fought back on day one of the second Test with the hosts 50-3 at tea after a Mitchell Starc masterclass skittled the visitors for just 64.
US, Canada fail to reach trade pact to avert Trump tariffs
Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.
Bangladesh all out for 64 in 2nd Test after Starc masterclass
A rampant Australia tore through the Bangladesh batting Saturday to dismiss them for just 64 on day one of the second Test with Mitchell Starc taking 6-12 after a bowling masterclass.
Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
Along the bone-dry riverbanks of the Nile in Sudan, farmers struggle to pull water to their crops. Others gather to pray for rainfall over cracked earth.
Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
The idyllic beaches of the Greek islands have long been a draw for European holidaymakers, but now a new wave of US tourists is waking up to their charms, driven by stars like Madonna, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber.
Arctic shipping a daunting prospect in hotly contested region
With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole.
South Korea to send first container ship through Arctic route
South Korea was set Saturday to send its first trial container through the Arctic, as the Middle East war rattles global shipping, while environmental groups warned the route could accelerate polar ice melt.
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
In the Appalachian region stretching through the US state of West Virginia, the reddish water flowing out of retired coal mines is acidic, full of heavy metals and toxic for the environment.
Starc takes 5-11 to leave Bangladesh reeling in 2nd Test
Mitchell Starc produced a devastating masterclass to take five wickets in just 22 balls as Australia tore through Bangladesh on day one of the second Test Saturday to leave them reeling at 35-6 by lunch.
Nakashima pounds Fritz, Bejlek beats Keys in Cincinnati upsets
Brandon Nakashima continued his red-hot pace on Friday, knocking out sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.
Injured Rune withdraws from US Open
Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open, organizers said Friday.
Canadian negotiator says 'more work to do' on US trade deal
Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc said late Friday that a US trade deal was not finalized, with just hours left until a midnight deadline when steep new tariffs are set to come into force.
Nakashima knocks out Fritz to reach Cincinnati semi-finals
Brandon Nakashima continued his red-hot pace on Friday, knocking out sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz 7-6 (11/9), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.
'Solid' Clark takes solo lead at BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark moved into the solo lead with another bogey-free six-under par 64 at the BMW Championship Friday, with Rory McIlroy among the chasing pack at the second event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs.
Ukraine says 'cynical' Russian strike on shopping centre killed 16
Russian drones slammed into a busy shopping centre in eastern Ukraine Friday, killing 16 people in an attack condemned as "cynical and despicable" by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defence
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dominant 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the Premier League season on Friday proved the champions have not lost their hunger for silverware.
TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children's privacy case
TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday.
Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener
Real Betis kicked off their Spanish La Liga campaign with a 1-0 victory over last season's Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad on Friday.
MLS fines Messi for striking an opponent
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs' 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
Mexican governor resumes job despite US drug charges
The governor of Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state, who is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges announced Friday he had resumed office after a nearly four-month absence to fight the allegations.
Gouiri double fires Marseille past Strasbourg in Ligue 1 opener
Algeria attacker Amine Gouiri scored twice in 20 minutes as Marseille beat Strasbourg 4-0 on Friday in the first game of the French Ligue 1 season.
Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in style
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a stylish 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday.
Mavericks buy out Thompson, now reportedly bound for Heat
Klay Thompson had his NBA contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced on Friday, and will sign with the Miami Heat according to multiple reports.