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Thousands protest over soaring prices across Spain
Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets across Spain on Saturday in protest at the soaring cost of food, light and fuel, which have been exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Pope in 'tectonic' shake-up of Vatican bureaucracy
Pope Francis on Saturday followed through on a promise made ahead of his 2013 election and published a much-anticipated shake-up of the Vatican's powerful governing body.
Slovenia's Mohoric wins cycling's Milan-San Remo with flying descent
Matej Mohoric won Milan-San Remo on Saturday after he made a late burst and then held off a strong group which included race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Wout van Aert.
Former Argentine rugby star Aramburu shot and killed in Paris
Federico Aramburu, the former Argentine rugby international who played on French sides for most of his career, was killed in Paris early Saturday in a drive-by shooting following a dispute in a bar, sources close to the inquiry told AFP.
Odermatt continues giant slalom domination in finale
Marco Odermatt ended his dominant giant slalom season as he began it with a victory on Saturday.
Russia claims hypersonic missile strike as Ukraine urges peace deal
Russia said Saturday that it had unleashed hypersonic missiles against an arms depot in Ukraine, the first use of the next-generation weapons in combat, after Kyiv's embattled leader pressed for "meaningful" talks to end a conflict now in its fourth week.
Saka sends Arsenal closer to Champions League return
Arsenal took another big step towards ending a five-year exile from the Champions League as Bukayo Saka's strike beat Aston Villa 1-0 to open up a four-point lead in fourth in the Premier League.
Slokar grabs final slalom with Vlhova third
Andreja Slokar won the slalom at the World Cup finals on Saturday in Meribel, leaping up into first with a strong second run.
Japan PM presses Modi for Indian 'action' on Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi Saturday, with the visiting leader saying he would be urging Modi to adopt a tougher line and "take action" over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mahuchikh strikes gold for Ukraine after fleeing Russian invasion
Yaroslava Mahuchikh overcame the "total panic" of armed conflict in her native Ukraine to win gold in the high jump at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday.
Verstappen tops final Bahrain practice with Hamilton sixth
World champion Max Verstappen clocked the fastest lap in the third and final practice session Saturday at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton over half a second behind in sixth place.
Egypt unveils five ancient tombs in Saqqara necropolis
Egypt unveiled Saturday five ancient Pharaonic tombs at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo, the latest in a series of landmark discoveries in the area.
US says 'troubled' by Assad visit to ally UAE
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's visit to the United Arab Emirates left the US "profoundly disappointed", it said Saturday, urging allies to avoid normalising ties with a regime accused of "horrific atrocities".
Injured Benzema to miss Clasico and France friendlies
Real Madrid's top scorer Karim Benzema will miss the Clasico against Barcelona and the upcoming France internationals with a calf injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
Mahuchikh wins for Ukraine, Coleman v Jacobs set up
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won a dramatic high jump gold for war-torn Ukraine at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday as Christian Coleman and Lamont Marcell Jacobs remained on course for a showdown in the 60m.
Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win world indoor high jump gold
Yaroslava Mahuchikh overcame the "total panic" of armed conflict in her native Ukraine to win gold in the high jump at the World Indoor Championships on Saturday.
Former Pumas star Aramburu shot and killed in Paris
Former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu was killed in Paris on Saturday morning after an altercation in a bar, AFP learned from sources close to the investigation.
Aid agencies struggle to reach Ukraine's 'besieged' cities
Aid agencies are struggling to reach people trapped in Ukrainian cities ringed by Russian forces, the UN's World Food Programme said Saturday, including hundreds of thousands of women and children.
Aid agencies struggle to reach Ukraine's 'beseiged' cities
Aid agencies are struggling to reach people trapped in Ukrainian cities ringed by Russian forces, the UN's World Food Programme said Saturday, including hundreds of thousands of women and children.
Russia fires hypersonic missiles as Ukraine presses for peace deal
Russia on Saturday admitted using advanced hypersonic missiles for the first time in the Ukraine conflict as Kyiv's embattled leader Volodymyr Zelensky called for urgent peace talks.
Elderly Ukrainians find shelter in metro carriages
It is not clear what makes Valentyna Katkova cry more: illness and old age, or the fact that she now lives in a Kyiv subway car, fleeing Russian bombing.
Classy Lanning leads Australia into World Cup semi-finals
A classy 97 by Meg Lanning confirmed unbeaten Australia's place in the Women's World Cup semi-finals as a record run chase saw them to victory over India on Saturday.
Unbeaten in two years, Qatar's Invincibles lift World Cup hopes
When Al Sadd wrapped up a second straight Qatar title by stretching their unbeaten league run to 49 games, they were inevitably dubbed the 'Invincibles' after another team that reached the same number.
Japan PM visits India for 'candid' talks on Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was due in India on Saturday with officials in Tokyo predicting "candid discussions" about New Delhi's unwillingness to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
MotoGP champ Quartararo on pole as Marquez crashes twice
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo will start Sunday's first race in Indonesia in 25 years from pole position after a dramatic qualifying session that saw Marc Marquez twice crashed out.
Burkina's 'Opera Village' by its groundbreaking architect
With its imposing, angular proportions made out of clay, laterite and other local building materials, the Opera Village cultural and educational project, designed by Burkina Faso-born architect Francis Kere, blends into the landscape.
Netflix series helps heal wounds of Turkey's Jews
A groundbreaking Netflix series set among Turkey's Jews has been an unexpected hit there, challenging taboos and enthralling audiences with its glimpse into a long-overlooked community.
Freud, a 'mad' president and a century of European diplomacy
Finding a lost manuscript by Sigmund Freud has caused a French historian to revisit a key moment in European diplomacy 100 years ago that reverberates today as war returns to the continent.
Ballet greats unite for London Ukraine benefit gala
World famous ballet dancers from Russia and Ukraine, Argentina, Cuba, France and Japan come together on Saturday for a gala to raise funds for Ukraine and send a message of peace.
Lahore makes poignant return for Pakistan-Australia decider
Test cricket returns to Lahore on Monday for the first time since a terror attack on a visiting team in 2009, with winner takes all for the Pakistan-Australia series finale.
Swiatek, Sakkari set up Indian Wells WTA title clash
Maria Sakkari ended Paula Badosa's bid for a repeat title at Indian Wells on Friday, beating the defending champion to set up a final clash with former French Open winner Iga Swiatek.
East Timor votes in presidential election
East Timor's citizens were at the polls on Saturday to elect a new president, hoping the most competitive election in the history of Southeast Asia's youngest country will end a protracted political impasse.