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Ogier derails title tilt in wild crash at Central European Rally

Ogier derails title tilt in wild crash at Central European Rally

Aiming for a record equalling ninth World Rally crown Sebastien Ogier derailed his title tilt on Saturday when he crashed on rain-slicked roads at the Central European Rally.

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Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown

Slot and Amorim under scrutiny in Liverpool-Man Utd showdown

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but Sunday's meeting with Manchester United is arguably even more important for Ruben Amorim.

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UN aid chief foresees 'massive job' ahead on tour of ruined Gaza

UN aid chief foresees 'massive job' ahead on tour of ruined Gaza

The United Nations' aid chief took stock of the monumental task of restoring basic necessities in the devastated Gaza Strip on Saturday, and Israel received the remains of another October 7 hostage as a ceasefire entered its second week.

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Huge crowds as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home

Huge crowds as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home

Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed at least five lives this week.

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First New Zealand-England T20 washed out in Christchurch

First New Zealand-England T20 washed out in Christchurch

The first T20 international between New Zealand and England was abandoned Saturday after rain prevented the tourists from defending their score of 153-6.

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Alleged victim's family hails renunciation of Prince Andrew's royal title

Alleged victim's family hails renunciation of Prince Andrew's royal title

The removal of Prince Andrew's royal title following further revelations about his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "vindicates" his alleged sexual assault victim, her family has said.

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Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean

Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean

Arm in arm, young people of different faiths perform the dabke, an Arabic folk dance, in the Italian port of Ostia, elated by a visit from Pope Leo XIV.

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Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin

Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin

A commercial passenger flight operated by Air China was safely diverted to Shanghai on Saturday after a battery stowed in a passenger's carry-on luggage caught fire, the airline said.

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Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang dies aged 103: Chinese state media

Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang dies aged 103: Chinese state media

Chen Ning Yang, a world-renowned scientist and recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics, died on Saturday in Beijing at the age of 103, Chinese state media said.

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Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius scratched after vet scans

Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius scratched after vet scans

Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius has been ruled out of the "race that stops a nation" after vet scans showed the English galloper at "heightened" risk of injury.

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