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Death toll hits 37 after Al-Shabaab attacks Mogadishu beach
An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu killing 37 people and wounding scores more, officials said on Saturday, in one of the deadliest strikes in the East African country in months.
Biles vaults to third gold of Paris Games, history for Yulo, McClenaghan
Simone Biles soared to women's vault gold on Saturday, capturing her third gold of the Paris Games to take her career tally to seven as Carlos Yulo and Rhys McClenaghan made history for the Philippines and Ireland.
Botswana sprint star Tebogo honours late mother at Olympics
Letsile Tebogo became the first Botswanan man to win athletics world championship medals last year, performing unknowingly with his adored mother Seratiwa in the crowd -- sadly she will not be present at the Paris Olympics.
McClenaghan wins historic Olympic pommel horse gold for Ireland
Rhys McClenaghan won pommel horse gold at the Paris Games on Saturday for Ireland's first ever Olympic gymnastics medal.
Zheng Qinwen makes history with Olympic singles gold
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic Games tennis singles gold medal on Saturday when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic in the final.
Electric Biles wins vault for third gymnastics gold of Paris Games
Simone Biles soared to her third gold of the Paris Games on Saturday, her gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike propelling her to the women's vault title for a seventh Olympic crown.
Far-right protesters clash with police as UK unrest spreads
Far-right protesters clashed with British police during tense rallies on Saturday as unrest linked to misinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls spread across the UK.
Beaming Biles bags Olympic gymnastics triple, as women's 100m looms
US gymnastics legend Simone Biles produced two stunning vaults to soar to her third gold medal of the Paris Olympics Saturday, as anticipation reached fever pitch ahead of the women's 100m final.
Nicolai Hojgaard ties twin brother's course record at Olympics
Danish golfer Nicolai Hojgaard fired a spectacular nine-under-par 62 at the Olympics on Saturday to power into contention -- and tie his twin brother Rasmus for the course record.
Olympics gender row boxer in tears after winning at least bronze
The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy guaranteed herself at least bronze at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, bursting into tears after winning her quarter-final.
Schauffele, Rahm tied for lead ahead of Olympics final round
Reigning champion Xander Schauffele dug deep on the back nine on Saturday to head into the final round of the Olympic men's golf competition tied for the lead with Spanish star Jon Rahm.
Algeria boxer in Olympics gender row into semis, wins at least bronze
The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy guaranteed herself at least bronze at the Paris Olympics after winning her quarter-final on Saturday on unanimous points.
Evenepoel wins road race for historic Olympic cycling double
Belgian Remco Evenepoel survived a late puncture to win Olympic cycling road race gold on Saturday, a week after taking gold in the time trial, to become the first man to complete the double.
Rodman stunner takes USA into Olympic women's football semis
Trinity Rodman scored a stunning goal in extra time as four-time gold medallists the United States edged Japan 1-0 in a tense quarter-final on Saturday to reach the last four of the Olympic women's football tournament.
Simone Biles wins vault for third gymnastics gold of Paris Games
Simone Biles soared to women's vault gold on Saturday, her gravity-defying Yurchenko double pike propelling her to a third triumph of the Paris Games and her seventh career Olympic crown.
Bastianini wins British MotoGP sprint as Bagnaia crashes out
Ducati rider Enea Bastianini won the British MotoGP sprint at Silverstone on Saturday as championship leader Francesco Bagnaia crashed out on lap five.
'Overwhelmed' Yulo wins historic gymnastics Olympic gold for Philippines
Carlos Yulo triumphed on Saturday in the men's floor exercise of the gymnastics in Paris for only the second Olympic gold in the history of the Philippines.
Gymnastics apparatus finals - day two
The penultimate day of artistic gymnastics at the Paris Olympics on Sunday features Kaylia Nemour seeking history for Africa, home hope Samir Ait Said on rings, and Britain's Jake Jarman on the vault.
New Bayern boss Kompany enjoys 2-1 win over Spurs in Seoul
Goals from Gabriel Vidovic and Leon Goretzka gave new Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany a 2-1 win over Tottenham on his first real test since taking the reins at the Bundesliga giants.
Grim start to golden finale for Ebden at Olympics
Australia's Matthew Ebden enjoyed a golden finale to his Olympics on Saturday just a week after being humiliated by Novak Djokovic in a rout deemed "not a good image" for tennis.
Bangladesh students step up protests to press PM's resignation
Bangladeshi student leaders on Saturday said they would carry on a planned nationwide civil disobedience campaign until Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned following last month's deadly police crackdown on protesters.
Long's hug with Owens still resonates today: granddaughter
Luz Long's mantra that "sometimes you just have to follow your heart" is exactly what the German long jumper did in defying Nazi leaders by hugging Jesse Owens in one of sport's most iconic moments.
'I want to inspire': Algeria's woman boxer fighting prejudices
Born in a poor village some 300 kilometres from Algiers, boxer Imane Khelif had to overcome obstacles in a conservative country where women are considered unfit for the sport.
UK police patrol far-right protests after third night of riots
UK police monitored several far-right protests and counter-demonstrations on Saturday after a third night of rioting linked to misinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls sparked fears of more unrest.
Britain win Olympics rowing thriller as Dutch top table
Britain's men's eight confirmed the nation's return as an Olympic rowing superpower by winning the regatta's blue riband event on Saturday but the Netherlands topped the medals table.
Howe tight-lipped on Guehi as Newcastle lose 2-0 in Tokyo
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe would not comment Saturday on reports that Newcastle were trying to sign England centre-back Marc Guehi after watching his side lose 2-0 to Yokohama F. Marinos in steamy Tokyo.
Nine killed in two Israeli West Bank air strikes
Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in separate air strikes in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian press agency Wafa reported, while the Israeli military said it had "eliminated terrorist cells".
'Dreams come true' for Poland's Belarusian Olympian
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who dramatically defected at the Tokyo Games in 2021, never doubted she would compete in the Paris Olympics.
Fears of Middle East war grow after Hamas leader's killing
Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.
Djokovic and Alcaraz eye power and glory in Olympic gold medal duel
Novak Djokovic insists Carlos Alcaraz will be the "favourite" for Olympic gold on Sunday in the latest instalment of tennis's generational power grab.
Spain's Marin reaches Olympic badminton semi-finals
Spain's Carolia Marin moved into the Olympic badminton semi-finals on Saturday and said it had been a long journey back since missing the Tokyo Games with a serious knee injury.
Lyles handed Olympic lesson, advances into 100m semis
US sprint star Noah Lyles admitted underestimating the power of a one-shot Olympics as he was made to work harder than expected to advance from his 100m heat at the Paris Games on Saturday.