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Klinsmann praises S. Korea response in last-gasp Asian Cup draw
Jurgen Klinsmann praised his players' response after South Korea avoided a major Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth in a 2-2 draw with Jordan on Saturday.
Anti-Israel protest at Italy jewellery fair turns violent
Protesters clashed with police in the Italian city of Vicenza on Saturday after a demonstration against the presence of Israeli exhibitors at an international jewellery fair.
Personal touch: New Hampshire's quirky voters demand TLC
With state representatives for every 3,500 people, they say it is easier to get elected in New Hampshire than in any other corner of America.
Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to ease back to winning ways
Arsenal breathed new life into their Premier League title challenge as a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace got the Gunners back to winning ways.
Hector dominates Shiffrin for Jasna GS win, Vhlova out for season
Olympic champion Sara Hector put in two dominant runs to win the women's World Cup giant slalom at Jasna on Saturday as Slovak star Petra Vhlova sustained a season-ending knee injury after crashing out in front of her home crowd.
Israeli women take on greater military role in Gaza war
Marom sprinted towards a post perched in the mountains above Israel's border with Egypt, slamming her M16 rifle onto a defensive position as part of a training exercise.
South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup
Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Saturday after an injury time own goal gave them a 2-2 draw with Jordan.
Brighton snap up Argentine teenager Barco from Boca
Brighton secured the signing of young Argentine left-back Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors on Saturday.
Hector dominates Shiffrin for Jasna giant slalom win, Vhlova crashes
Olympic champion Sara Hector put in two dominant runs to win the women's World Cup giant slalom at Jasna on Saturday as Slovak star Petra Vhlova was evacuated to hospital after crashing out on front of her home crowd.
European crew arrives at ISS on private mission
An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday on a voyage chartered by Axiom Space.
Stressed Swiatek laments shock early exit from Australian Open
World number one Iga Swiatek said she had failed to play her "natural" game after her 18-match winning run came to a shuddering halt at the Australian Open on Saturday.
McIlroy back in Dubai Desert Classic hunt after magical 63
Rory McIlroy conjured up a magical third round 63 to reignite his quest for a fourth Dubai Desert Classic title on Saturday.
France's Cazaux in sight of Kyrgios landmark at Australian Open
France's Arthur Cazaux insisted Saturday he was feeling no pressure as he bids to become the first men's wildcard since Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon in 2014 to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Sarrazin revels in double Kitzbuehel downhill delight
France's Cyprien Sarrazin laid down a near-faultless run on Saturday to claim a second World Cup downhill victory in two days on the mythical Kitzbuehel course.
Top seed Swiatek dumped out of Australian Open as Alcaraz shines
World number one Iga Swiatek became the latest top-10 seed to crash out of the Australian Open on Saturday as Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his rivals.
Fighting rages across Gaza where death toll surges
Fighting raged on Saturday across the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, whose health ministry reported a surging death toll, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards said four of its members were killed by a strike in Syria that it blamed on Israel.
Bayern's de Ligt and Dier in squad for Bremen clash
Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has overcome a knee injury and will start against Werder Bremen on Sunday, while Eric Dier is set for a spot on the bench.
Medvedev on fire at Australian Open despite late finish taking toll
Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev swept past Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime for a seventh straight time Saturday to power into the last 16 at the Australian Open despite feeling sluggish.
Top seed Swiatek dumped out of Australian Open in third round
World number one Iga Swiatek's 18-match winning run came to a shuddering halt at the Australian Open on Saturday when she was dumped out in the third round by unseeded Czech teen Linda Noskova.
Hector leads Shiffrin as Vhlova crashes in Jasna giant slalom first leg
Olympic champion Sara Hector dominated the first run of the women's World Cup giant slalom at Jasna on Saturday as Slovak Petra Vhlova was evacuated to hospital after crashing out on front of her home crowd.
Mancini warns Saudis against Japan-type Asian Cup shock
Roberto Mancini warned Saudi Arabia against falling victim to the kind of Asian Cup shock suffered by favourites Japan when his side face Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.
Shock Iraq defeat exposes Japan frailties at Asian Cup
Japan were tipped as favourites to win the Asian Cup but a shock defeat to Iraq has exposed the cracks in coach Hajime Moriyasu's previously well-oiled machine.
5 dead in Israel strike on Syria targeting 'Iran-aligned leaders': monitor
An Israeli strike on Damascus killed five people in a building where "Iran-aligned leaders" were meeting on Saturday, a war monitor said, as regional tensions soar over the Israel-Hamas war.
Azarenka thriving on the challenge at Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka said Saturday she still "loves a challenge" after rallying past fellow Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko in Melbourne.
Colombian mission to Antarctica analyzes climate change footprints
Colombia's 10th Antarctic Expedition is making its way to the far reaches of the continent, exploring remote and almost untouched places inhabited by penguins, whales and the occasional seal.
Africa in debt spiral as restructuring efforts drag on
While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis.
Alcaraz blitzes Chinese teen as Swiatek aims to extend hot streak
Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his Australian Open rivals on Saturday, outclassing Shang Juncheng before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire as Iga Swiatek aims for her 19th straight win.
World's biggest iceberg 'battered' by waves as it heads north
It was impossible to see through the snow and fog on the Antarctic seas but expedition leader Ian Strachan knew his ship was approaching a true behemoth: the world's biggest iceberg lay somewhere ahead.
Alcaraz races into Australian Open last 16 after Shang retires
Carlos Alcaraz outclassed Shang Juncheng to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open for the first time on Saturday before the Chinese teenager was forced to retire injured.
Saoirse Ronan explores 'ugliness' of addiction with Sundance film 'The Outrun'
"The Outrun," a memoir about recovery, has sold well over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom alone, becoming a lifeline to countless readers battling with alcoholism.
Scotland's Onley conquers climb, Williams leads TDU overall
Scotland's Oscar Onley mastered some of the WorldTour's premier climbers to win the Tour Down Under's gruelling fifth stage up Willunga Hill on Saturday, only to lose the overall lead on countback to Welshman Stephen Williams.
'Queen Wen' taking inspiration from Li Na at Australian Open
Zheng Qinwen admitted Saturday she has watched Chinese great Li Na's win in the 2014 Australian Open final "10 times" as she moved a step closer to matching her idol's exploits.