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Farrell says Lions will learn from stuttering Waratahs win
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell admitted to "a bit of frustration" after his team's lacklustre 21-10 win against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday, but said his side would learn from it.
Fernando's 4-35 restricts Bangladesh to 248 in 2nd Sri Lanka ODI
A career-best 4-35 by seamer Asitha Fernando helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for 248 inside 46 overs in the second one-day international in Colombo on Saturday.
Prolific Jordan closes on All Blacks try record in nervy France win
Will Jordan edged closer to New Zealand's all-time Test try scoring record after bagging two more against France in Dunedin on Saturday.
Rahul and Pant extend India's lead over England in second Test
KL Rahul made a composed fifty before the aggressive Rishabh Pant threatened to make England pay dearly for dropping him twice as India strengthened their grip on the second Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.
FIA urges neutrality after Mayer launches presidency bid
Motor sport's ruling body the FIA on Saturday insisted it would remain impartial after American Tim Mayer launched a potentially acrimonious challenge to incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December's election.
Leclerc tops final red-flagged practice at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc confirmed Ferrari's competitive renaissance by clocking the fastest lap ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren in Saturday’s third and final practice at the British Grand Prix.
Scrappy Lions put through paces by under-strength NSW Waratahs
Scotland centre Huw Jones crossed twice as a scrappy British and Irish Lions were forced to battle hard in grinding past a second-string NSW Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday, offering the Wallabies a glimmer of hope.
Djokovic eyes Wimbledon century, Swiatek steps up challenge
Novak Djokovic can secure his 100th victory at Wimbledon on Saturday as the Serb sets his sights on tennis immortality, while Iga Swiatek seeks to take advantage of the mass exodus of women's seeds.
French doctor handed 10-year jail term for abusing patients
A French court sentenced a doctor to a 10-year prison term on Saturday for raping nine of his patients during medical consultations, according to a lawyer representing some of the victims.
Hat sales spike at sunny Wimbledon
Scorching temperatures at this year's Wimbledon have led to a spike in hat sales while the tournament's famous towels are top of players' shopping lists.
New Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson conceded his team had been in "a hell of a Test match" after edging past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin.
Man City defender Walker joins Burnley
England defender Kyle Walker has signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted Premier League club Burnley for a reported fee to Manchester City of £5 million ($6.8 million).
China's first Legoland opens to tourists in Shanghai
Thousands of local tourists poured into China's first-ever Legoland as it opened its gates in Shanghai on Saturday, the latest theme park hoping to capitalise on a domestic tourism boom.
'Childhood dream': Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
The River Seine reopened to swimmers in Paris on Saturday morning, marking the first time since 1923 that bathers could take a dip in the iconic waterway following a years-long cleanup effort.
Welsh 'scars' deepen after Japan loss extends losing streak to 18
Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt said his team's record losing run had left "scars" after a 24-19 defeat to Japan on Saturday extended it to 18 straight losses.
Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 16
Rescue teams in Pakistan worked in searing heat and humidity on Saturday to recover residents trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed, killing 16 people.
New Zealand struggle past under-strength France 31-27
New Zealand edged past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win for the All Blacks in unconvincing fashion.
Wallabies plan to throw everything at Fiji, says skipper Wilson
Skipper Harry Wilson vowed Saturday Australia will throw everything they have at Fiji to avoid a morale-sapping loss ahead of the British and Irish Lions series.
Dalai Lama, on eve of 90th, aims to live for decades more
The Dalai Lama said Saturday he dreamed of living for decades more, as the Buddhist spiritual leader prayed with thousands of exiled Tibetans on the eve of his 90th birthday.
Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban
The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.
Trump evokes Russia sanctions after largest assault on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said Russia just wanted to "keep killing people" and hinted at sanctions after Moscow launched its largest ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine in the three-year-old war.
Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition
Russia's decision to formally recognise the Taliban government has been seen as an opening for a stronger economy by some Afghans, while others were sceptical that it would improve their lot.
Scotland survive stirring Maori All Blacks comeback for 29-26 win
Scotland edged the Maori All Blacks 29-26 in Whangarei on Saturday, holding off a spirited fightback from the hosts to start their Pacific tour with a win.
Search continues after Pakistan building collapse kills 14
Rescue teams pulled more bodies from the rubble of a five-storey building collapse in Pakistan overnight, taking the toll on Saturday to 14 as the recovery operation continued for a second day.
Texas flood toll rises to 24 as rescuers search for missing children
Rescuers were desperately searching for at least 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp, officials said Friday, after torrential rains caused a "catastrophic" flash flood that killed at least 24 people as it swept through south-central Texas.
Brazil starlet Estevao 'ready' for Chelsea move: Palmeiras coach
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira said he believes teenage prodigy Estevao Willian is ready to take the leap to the Premier League after he marked his farewell appearance for the Brazilian club with a goal against future employers Chelsea on Friday.
Texas flash flood death toll rises to 24
The death toll from flash floods in south-central Texas rose to 24 on Friday, officials said, as the search for at least 20 girls missing from a summer camp continued.
Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach Club World Cup semis
A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.
Eight OPEC+ alliance members move toward output hike at meeting
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance will discuss crude production on Saturday, with analysts expecting the latest in a series of output hikes for August.
Prayers for the Dalai Lama in the heart of Mongolian Buddhism
Incantations ring out at Mongolia's largest monastery as worshippers pray alongside pictures of the Dalai Lama, whose 90th birthday on Sunday has raised fresh questions about the future of the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution.
Rivals ready to rock as fans flood in for Tour de France opener
A frantic fight for the first overall leader's yellow jersey will mark the start of cycling's Tour de France when the much anticipated 2025 edition races out of Lille in a carnival atmosphere on Saturday.
Djokovic banks on 'home' advantage against Davis Cup teammate at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic believes he is playing as well as he can on Wimbledon's grass as he gears up to face Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round on Saturday.