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Resurgent Australia pile more misery on Wales with battling win

Resurgent Australia pile more misery on Wales with battling win

A resurgent Wallabies earned their first back-to-back Test wins since 2021 on Saturday with a hard-fought 36-28 victory over Wales, who extended their horror run to nine straight defeats.

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Six killed in Mogadishu prison break shootout

Six killed in Mogadishu prison break shootout

Five inmates said to be from Somalia's Al-Shabaab jihadist group and a guard were killed in a blaze of gunfire during an attempted breakout from the main prison in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday, a prison official and witnesses said.

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How can England beat Spain in Euro 2024 final

How can England beat Spain in Euro 2024 final

England began Euro 2024 as one of the pre-tournament favourites but now go into Sunday's final as underdogs as Spain have been the standout team at the tournament.

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Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says Israeli camp strike kills dozens

Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says Israeli camp strike kills dozens

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said an Israeli strike Saturday on a displacement camp in the south of the Palestinian territory killed at least 71 people.

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Barrett inspires All Blacks fightback to beat England and win series

Barrett inspires All Blacks fightback to beat England and win series

Beauden Barrett came off the bench to inspire a New Zealand fightback Saturday as the All Blacks came from behind in the second half to beat England 24-17 and claim the series 2-0 in Auckland.

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French PM eyes rebuilding political force after party backing

French PM eyes rebuilding political force after party backing

France's prime minister on Saturday was elected leader of his party's National Assembly lawmakers as politicians from all sides jockeyed for position to form the next government.

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Monaco Diamond League: five stand-out events ahead of Paris Olympics

Monaco Diamond League: five stand-out events ahead of Paris Olympics

The Monaco Diamond League, the penultimate elite track and field meet before the start of the Paris Olympics, was once again the scene of some outstanding performances.

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Robertson wants improvement after All Blacks battle past England

Robertson wants improvement after All Blacks battle past England

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Saturday that New Zealand need to improve after his side came from behind to beat England in the second Test to secure the series 2-0.

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Pidcock quits Tour de France with Covid

Pidcock quits Tour de France with Covid

British rider Tom Pidcock pulled out of the Tour de France on Saturday suffering from a bout of Covid, his team Ineos Grenadiers announced.

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Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans

Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans

obel laureate Malala Yousafzai called for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans, saying she was especially concerned about the "dark future" awaiting women and girls sent back.

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