Sumo moves to beat Japan summer heat as temperatures rise
Sumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan's increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that don't have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers.
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S. Korea president appears set to survive impeachment vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared set to survive an impeachment vote Saturday for imposing martial law after his party's lawmakers boycotted, despite mass protests outside parliament calling for his ouster.
Head crunches 140 to put Australia in control of 2nd India Test
Travis Head blazed a sparkling 140 as Australia seized control of the day-night second Test against India on Saturday, building a 152-run lead by tea on day two at the Adelaide Oval.
'No longer afraid': Poland's first queer museum opens
Amid the bustle of Warsaw's busiest street with trams whizzing by, Poland's first LGBTQ museum opened Friday, dubbed a landmark moment by the community still striving for full legal rights.
German campaigners demand abortion be fully legalised
German campaigners are pushing for reform to remove legal hurdles for women seeking an abortion, with emotions running high on the issue as the country heads for early elections.
Apartment block in The Hague 'partially collapsed' after explosion
A three-storey apartment block in The Hague partially collapsed Saturday after a fire and explosion, firefighters said, with first responders searching for people under the rubble.
Alice Weidel, German far right's unlikely hope for chancellor
With a snap general election looming in the new year, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) will officially nominate co-leader Alice Weidel as its candidate to be chancellor on Saturday.
Trump in Paris for Notre Dame reopening, diplomacy
US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday landed in Paris on his first international trip since his election win, preparing for a day of intense diplomacy before attending the reopening ceremony for the Notre Dame cathedral restored after the 2019 fire.
Romania police raid houses linked to vote probe: prosecutors
Romanian police raided houses on Saturday linked to a probe into alleged irregularities in the first-round presidential election win of far-right outsider Calin Georgescu, a day after the top court cancelled the imminent run-off.
South Korea president sorry but stays put over martial law fiasco
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised but didn't resign Saturday over his declaration of martial law, as protesters heaped pressure on members of parliament to vote to impeach him.
Trump in Paris as Notre Dame reopens five years after blaze
US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday arrived in Paris to join other world leaders for the reopening of the French capital's Notre Dame cathedral, celebrating its remarkably rapid restoration half a decade after the devastating fire.
Rough year for Norway's royals, rocked by 'biggest scandal'
A string of rape and assault allegations against the son of Norway's future queen have plunged the royal family into its "biggest scandal" ever, wrapping up an "annus horribilis" for the monarchy.
Labuschagne, Head propel Australia into lead over India in 2nd Test
Marnus Labuschagne roared back to form with a gritty 64 and Travis Head slammed an unbeaten 53 as Australia edged into the lead in the day-night second Test against India on Saturday.
Dominant England power 533 runs ahead of NZ after Atkinson hat-trick
Gus Atkinson claimed a hat-trick before England's batsmen let loose to power the visitors 533 runs ahead of New Zealand on Saturday and in full control of the second Test.
Insurance exec killer may have fled New York, police say
New York police said Friday they believe the man suspected of gunning down a top health insurance executive may have fled the city on a bus following the brazen daylight murder.
Hot Hawks pip LeBron's Lakers, Celtics beat Bucks
The Atlanta Hawks earned their sixth straight win in the NBA with Trae Young scoring a three-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 and overcome a LeBron James triple-double.
Crisis to brink of impeachment: South Korea's isolated president
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has staggered from one crisis to another since winning power but he topped it all this week by declaring martial law and sending troops and helicopters to parliament.
Tatum leads Celtics to win over Bucks
The Boston Celtics grinded out a 111-105 NBA win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday with Jayson Tatum leading the way, putting up 34 points.
Ghana votes in tight presidential election race
Ghana's vice president and former central banker Mahamudu Bawumia faces off against opposition ex-president John Mahama on Saturday in a closely fought election to decide on the country's new president.
Bethell, Duckett miss tons but England in control of second NZ Test
Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett were dismissed in the 90s but had put a dominant England nearly 400 runs ahead of New Zealand in the second Test on Saturday.
South Korea president apologises but doesn't resign over martial law fiasco
South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised but stopped short of resigning Saturday over his declaration of martial law, with a vote to impeach him hours away and mass street protests planned in Seoul.
Pope looks to his legacy in creating 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis will on Saturday create 21 new cardinals from five continents, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan -- many of whom may one day help choose his successor.
From Joan of Arc to wine cellar: Notre Dame in five dates
As Notre Dame cathedral prepares to reopen its doors for the first time since a devastating fire in 2019, a look back at five key dates in the Paris landmark's colourful history:
Notre Dame reopens five years after shocking blaze
Notre Dame will formally reopen Saturday five years after the Paris cathedral was devastated by fire, with US president-elect Donald Trump among world leaders there to celebrate its remarkably rapid restoration.
S. Korea president stops short of resigning after martial law fiasco
South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol stopped short of resigning Saturday over his declaration of martial law, with a vote to impeach him hours away and mass street protests planned in Seoul.
South Korea president to address nation ahead of impeachment vote
South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to address the nation Saturday ahead of an impeachment vote in parliament and major protests calling for his departure.
MLS mulling 'complicated' switch to European-style calendar
Major League Soccer is mulling a radical overhaul of the league's calendar to mirror a European-style autumn-to-spring season, a revolutionary move that would break with nearly 50 years of tradition in North America.
Georgia police fire tear gas, water cannons at pro-EU protesters
Police in Georgia on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse pro-EU protesters rallying for a ninth consecutive day against the prime minister's decision to shelve talks on joining the bloc.
Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa
Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip.
PSG held again in draw with Auxerre
Paris Saint-Germain were denied by a combination of good goalkeeping and poor finishing as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw at Auxerre on Friday ahead of a crucial match in their Champions League campaign.
La Rochelle win at wet Bath in Champions Cup opener
La Rochelle held off a second-half fightback by Bath in the Somerset mist on Friday to win their opening Champions Cup pool game 24-20.
Georgia police fire water cannons at pro-EU protesters
Police in Georgia on Saturday fired water cannons to disperse pro-EU protesters rallying for a ninth consecutive day against the prime minister's decision to shelve talks on joining the European Union.
Lookman fires Atalanta past AC Milan and top of Serie A
Ademola Lookman fired Atalanta top of Serie A with the late, decisive goal in Friday's 2-1 win over AC Milan which moved them two points ahead of Napoli.