Suzuki sends 'perfect' Freiburg past Bremen, Schalke lose
Japan's Yuito Suzuki scored a sensational hat-trick as Freiburg cruised to a 4-1 home win over Werder Bremen on Sunday, while Schalke lost to Augsburg on their Bundesliga return.
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Xi tells Biden will seek 'smooth transition' in US-China ties
China is ready to work with the new US administration to ensure a "smooth transition" in bilateral ties, President Xi Jinping told counterpart Joe Biden Saturday as they met for the last time before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Netherlands into Nations League quarter-finals as Germany hit seven
Netherlands outclassed Hungary with a 4-0 victory in their winner-takes-all Nations League encounter on Saturday while Germany hammered Bosnia and Hercegovina 7-0.
Venezuela to free 225 detained in post-election unrest: source
Venezuelan authorities will free 225 people this weekend who were detained in protests against the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro in July, a source in the prosecutor's office told AFP Saturday.
Late Guirassy goal boosts Guinea in AFCON qualifying
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy scored in added time to give Guinea a key 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Israel pummels south Beirut as Hezbollah targets Haifa area
Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah bastions in Beirut and south Lebanon on Saturday, as the Iran-backed militants said they fired on several Israeli military bases around the coastal city of Haifa.
Biden arrives for final talks with Xi as Trump return looms
US President Joe Biden arrived at a Lima hotel Saturday for his final encounter with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Dominant Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Fritz
Jannik Sinner has his first ATP Finals crown firmly in his sights after crushing Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz.
Dinosaur skeleton fetches 6 million euros in Paris sale
The skeleton of a 22-metre-long dinosaur (70 feet) fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) Saturday, AFP learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa.
Netherlands-Hungary Nations League match interrupted by medical emergency
The Nations League match between Netherlands and Hungary on Saturday was briefly interrupted in the seventh minute following a worrying medical emergency on the Hungarian bench.
Kolbe double as South Africa condemn England to fifth successive defeat
Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as world champions South Africa inflicted yet more November international misery upon England with a 29-20 win at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kolbe at the double as South Africa condemn England to fresh defeat
Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as world champions South Africa inflicted yet more November international misery upon England with a 29-20 win at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kolbe at the double as South Africa beat England 29-20
Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as world champions South Africa inflicted yet more November international misery upon England with a 29-20 win at Twickenham on Saturday.
'If I don't feel ready, I won't play singles,' says Nadal ahead of Davis Cup farewell
Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday that he may be forced to sit out the singles at the Davis Cup Finals where the Spanish superstar will call time on his iconic, record-setting career.
Fifth of dengue cases due to climate change: researchers
Climate change is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said on Saturday, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures help spread disease.
Trump's Republican allies tread lightly on Paris pact at COP29
Donald Trump's Republican allies in Congress showed up at UN climate talks to tout natural gas and nuclear energy, but they tiptoed around the elephant in the room: a looming US withdrawal from the Paris agreement.
Graham equals record as nine-try Scotland see off tenacious Portugal
Darcy Graham equalled Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record as the home side registered nine tries in a 59-21 win over Portugal at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Protesters hold pro-Palestinian march in Rio ahead of G20
Hundreds of protesters marched in support of Palestinians in Rio on Saturday, in a demonstration aimed at world leaders about to converge on the city for a G20 summit.
Graham equals record as nine-try Scotland see off dogged Portugal
Darcy Graham equalled Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record as the home side registered nine tries in a 59-21 win over Portugal at Murrayfield on Saturday.
China's Xi urges APEC unity in face of 'protectionism'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for Asia-Pacific economies to "unite and cooperate" in the face of mounting "protectionism," at a summit in Peru.
Japan's Kagiyama, Yoshida sweep gold in Finland GP
Japanese figure skaters Yuma Kagiyama and Hana Yoshida swept to men's and women's gold in the Finland Grand Prix on Saturday to qualify for next month's series finale.
Macron to press Milei on climate action, multilateralism in Argentina talks
French President Emmanuel Macron will stress the importance of international action on climate change at talks Saturday with his right-wing Argentine counterpart Javier Milei who pulled his country out of the COP29 climate talks.
Fritz reaches ATP Finals title decider with Sampras mark in sight
Taylor Fritz reached the ATP Finals title decider on Saturday by defeating Alexander Zverev in three sets, moving one win away from becoming the first American champion at the showpiece event since Pete Sampras 25 years ago.
All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall
Negotiations were deadlocked Saturday at the midway point of the UN climate summit, with hopes pinned on G20 leaders intervening to strike a critical finance pact at the crunch talks.
Fritz battles past Zverev to reach ATP Finals title decider
Taylor Fritz reached the ATP Finals title decider on Saturday by beating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3) at the season-ending event in Turin.
Xi, Biden to meet as Trump return looms
US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold their last meeting Saturday, a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Kane warns England must protect team culture under new boss
Harry Kane says England must be careful not to lose the positive team culture they have created as they prepare for their final match before the arrival of new manager Thomas Tuchel.
Italy beat Japan to reach BJK Cup semi-finals
Italy became the first team to qualify for the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Saturday as Jasmine Paolini won in singles and doubles to claim a 2-1 victory over Japan.
Super Typhoon Man-yi pounds the Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi battered the Philippines on Saturday, with the national weather forecaster warning of a "potentially catastrophic and life-threatening" impact as huge waves pounded the archipelago's coastline.
Farmers target PM Starmer in protest against new UK tax rules
Hundreds of farmers, many in tractors, gathered in Wales on Saturday to protest against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government's decision to change inheritance tax rules for farms.
Shiffrin masters Levi slalom for 98th World Cup win
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the first slalom of the World Cup season in Levi on Saturday, as she clinched her record-extending 98th win on the circuit.
Italy's Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown
Gianluigi Donnarumma said Saturday that he was grateful Italy wouldn't have to face his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe in their final Nations League group match with France.
McIlroy in three-way tie for Dubai lead
Rory McIlroy holds a three-way share of the lead in Dubai as he closed in Saturday on his goal of securing both the trophies on offer at the DP World Tour Championship.