COP30: Key reactions to climate deal
Nearly 200 nations on Saturday pushed through a modest deal at the UN's COP30 climate summit in the Amazon region of host country Brazil.
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What did countries agree to at COP30?
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama.
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Harden's club-record 55 points leads Clippers over Hornets
James Harden scored a team-record 55 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday, extending the Hornets' losing streak to five games.
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Amazon climate deal a 'win' for global unity but fossil fuels untouched
Nations sealed a modest agreement at the UN climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon on Saturday as many countries swallowed weaker terms on a fossil fuel phaseout to preserve unity.
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Boos, blowups and last-minute pause as a chaotic COP30 closes out
Jabs about greedy children, boos for the Vatican, and a suspension of proceedings lasting more than an hour: the COP30 finale unfolded with the same chaotic energy that defined the summit, exposing the rifts that came close to derailing a deal.
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Farrell proud of Ireland after 'mad' Test with South Africa
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell labelled the 24-13 defeat by South Africa a "mad" match while his captain Caelan Doris called the Autumn Nations Series Test "chaotic" as they were at one point reduced to 12 men.
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Gaza civil defence says 21 killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza's civil defence agency said 21 people were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple Israeli air strikes on Saturday, as Hamas and Israel again traded allegations of violating the fragile ceasefire.
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South Africa beat ill-disciplined Irish to end Dublin drought
South Africa secured their first win in Dublin since 2012 with a 24-13 victory in a gripping Autumn Nations Series Test over an ill-disciplined Ireland side that at one point were reduced to 12 men.
Read moreSpain to face holders Italy in Davis Cup final
Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez helped Spain set up a Davis Cup final with two-time defending champions Italy after eliminating Alexander Zverev's Germany 2-1 on Saturday.
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South Africa's Marx named World Rugby player of the year
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby player of the year on Saturday, crowning an impressive season from the Springbok.
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