US defence chief praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday hailed a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.
Read moreVingegaard absent from Denmark's Olympic line-up
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard, who was seriously injured in a horrific crash eight weeks ago, was notably absent from Denmark's Olympic selection presented on Saturday.
Read moreMartin on pole for Mugello MotoGP
Spain's Jorge Martin of Ducati-Pramac claimed pole position for the Italian Moto Grand Prix at the Mugello circuit on Saturday.
Read moreActivist arrested for attacking Monet painting in Paris
A climate activist was arrested on Saturday for sticking an adhesive poster on a Monet painting at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris to draw attention to global warming, a police source told AFP.
Read moreZelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Saturday at a Singapore security forum, as he seeks to rally support for Kyiv while a Russian offensive gains ground.
Read more'Don't mean to make you crazy,' says French Open maverick Moutet
French Open maverick Corentin Moutet insists he doesn't mean to "make people crazy".
Read moreEverton assessing future options after 777 takeover collapses
Everton said on Saturday they are assessing "all options for the club's future ownership" after the deadline for a takeover by American investment firm 777 Partners expired.
Read moreMillions suffer through heatwave on last day of India election
India's gruelling heatwave is set to abate soon but that was no consolation to housewife Bindwasvini Devi, one of the millions braving Saturday's scorching sun to vote in the final day of national elections.
Read moreHurricanes top Super Rugby final standings but Crusaders ousted
The Wellington Hurricanes are the top qualifiers for the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs but perennial powerhouses the Canterbury Crusaders were eliminated in a dramatic end to the regular season on Saturday.
Read moreSouth Africa's ANC loses majority, seeks coalition
South Africa's ruling ANC awaited the imminent confirmation on Saturday that it had lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and would have to find allies if it is to remain in power.
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