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Fighting for third day in north Gaza as thousands displaced

Fighting for third day in north Gaza as thousands displaced

Explosions, air strikes and gunfire rattled northern Gaza on Saturday, the third day of an Israeli military operation that has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians and compounded what the UN called "unbearable" living conditions in the territory.

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'We have already won the Euros', says Georgia coach Sagnol

'We have already won the Euros', says Georgia coach Sagnol

Georgia coach Willy Sagnol insisted the rank outsiders would go into Sunday's Euro 2024 clash with Spain in relaxed mood having already far exceeded expectations by making it to the last 16.

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Manchester United's Earps latest to leave WSL club

Manchester United's Earps latest to leave WSL club

Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has become the latest high-profile player to leave the Women's Super League club following the expiry of her contract, it was announced Saturday.

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Tense France goes to polls as far-right scents power

Tense France goes to polls as far-right scents power

Voting got underway in France's overseas territories on Saturday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections, which could change the country's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

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Mauvaka rewarded with Toulouse contract extension

Mauvaka rewarded with Toulouse contract extension

France international hooker Peato Mauvaka has penned a three-year contract extension with Toulouse until 2029, the club announced after winning the Top 14 title.

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Reformist to face ultraconservative in Iran presidency runoff

Reformist to face ultraconservative in Iran presidency runoff

The sole reformist in Iran's presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically low turnout.

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Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race

Verstappen resists Norris attack to win Austrian GP sprint race

Max Verstappen resisted a spirited attack from Lando Norris on Saturday to claim victory for Red Bull in a feisty sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Afghan women's rights an internal issue, Taliban govt says before UN-led talks

Afghan women's rights an internal issue, Taliban govt says before UN-led talks

Taliban authorities said on Saturday that demands over women's rights were "Afghanistan's issues" to solve, ahead of United Nations-led engagement talks where the exclusion of Afghan women has sparked outcry.

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Pogacar favourite as Tour de France sets off from Florence

Pogacar favourite as Tour de France sets off from Florence

The Tour de France set off from the Italian city of Florence in searing heat on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar gunning for a historic Giro-Tour double, while champion Jonas Vingegaard seeks a third straight title.

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Clashes, arrests mark start of  German far-right AfD congress

Clashes, arrests mark start of German far-right AfD congress

Clashes between hooded demonstrators and police on Saturday marked the start of a party congress of Germany's far-right AfD, weeks after it scored record EU election results despite multiple scandals.

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