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Pope urges Europe against treating migrants as invaders

Pope urges Europe against treating migrants as invaders

Pope Francis on Saturday urged European governments to welcome migrants instead of viewing them as invaders, striding into in a hugely sensitive political debate again inflamed by mass arrivals.

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Karabakh rebels hand in arms and negotiate withdrawal

Karabakh rebels hand in arms and negotiate withdrawal

Nagorno-Karabakh separatists were negotiating the end of their long struggle against Azerbaijani rule on Saturday, surrendering their weapons after a lightning government offensive.

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Pope Francis says migrants 'do not invade' Europe

Pope Francis says migrants 'do not invade' Europe

Pope Francis on Saturday hammered home his message that European governments must do more to care for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, saying "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome".

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'Fired up' Verstappen takes Japanese GP pole position

'Fired up' Verstappen takes Japanese GP pole position

A "fired up" Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix, as he looks to take a giant stride towards a third-straight world title this weekend.

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IOC's Bach sees 'shift in sport towards Asia'

IOC's Bach sees 'shift in sport towards Asia'

IOC president Thomas Bach forecast a "shift in the world towards Asia in sport", ahead of Saturday's Asian Games opening ceremony.

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'Anything might happen' says record-breaker Kipchoge before Berlin Marathon

'Anything might happen' says record-breaker Kipchoge before Berlin Marathon

Kenyan marathon world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge was confident on Friday he could overcome his recent form dip and challenge for his fifth Berlin Marathon crown.

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'Every pound counts' -- Logan marches on Paris for courageous Weir's cause

'Every pound counts' -- Logan marches on Paris for courageous Weir's cause

Kenny Logan's battle with prostate cancer made the former Scottish rugby star realise "how fragile life can be".

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Scotland face Tonga in must-win clash

Scotland face Tonga in must-win clash

Scotland face a must-win clash with Tonga in Nice on Sunday to stay in contention for a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Jones backs young Australia to keep World Cup dream alive

Jones backs young Australia to keep World Cup dream alive

Australia head coach Eddie Jones says his young team have bounced back from the shock defeat to Fiji and believes they will keep their World Cup dream alive against Wales on Sunday.

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Defiant Jones insists he's doing best thing for misfiring Australia

Defiant Jones insists he's doing best thing for misfiring Australia

Under-fire Australia head coach insists he is doing the right thing for his country despite facing the prospect of a first ever elimination from the group stages of a Rugby World Cup.

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