At UN summit, new hope for deal to save nature
Top officials at high-stakes UN biodiversity negotiations said Saturday they were confident of securing a major deal to save the natural world from destruction.
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David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal
David Beckham has made his first public statement on his controversial multi-million-dollar ambassador's role with World Cup hosts Qatar, telling the New York Times he believed "sport has the power to be a force for good in the world".
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La Rochelle beat 'frustrated' Ulster in closed-door Champions Cup clash
La Rochelle added to "frustrated" Ulster's misery in the Champions Cup on Saturday with a 36-29 victory behind closed doors in Dublin after the match was switched from snow-hit Belfast.
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Tunisians shun vote for powerless new parliament
Tunisians on Saturday overwhelmingly boycotted an election for a new parliament which will have virtually no authority following a power grab by President Kais Saied in the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
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France sweat on players' fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
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Leicester, Saracens edge close to Champions Cup knockout round
Former winners Leicester and Saracens edged closer to the Champions Cup knockout rounds on Saturday with their second successive pool stage wins.
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Modric, 37, sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia
Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup on Saturday and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League.
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African team to win World Cup in '15-20 years', says Morocco coach
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he believes an African team will win the World Cup in the next "15 to 20 years" after his team finished fourth in Qatar.
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Rio ex-governor to be freed after 6 years in jail over corruption
The former Rio de Janeiro governor accused of receiving huge bribes over construction work for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics will soon be free after six years in prison, following a ruling by Brazil's highest court.
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Ecuador leader to visit Biden, seek help fighting cartels
Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso will meet with President Joe Biden at the White House Monday to discuss security and other issues -- delicately trying to balance his nation's deep interests with both the United States and China.
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