Slovak PM shooting suspect arrives in court
The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived Saturday in a court that will decide on pre-trial detention, an AFP video journalist said.
Read moreFighting rages in Gaza's Rafah after first aid delivery via pier
Heavy clashes and bombardment Saturday rocked Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as the Israeli military announced the first 310 pallets of humanitarian aid had entered the besieged territory via a US-built pier.
Read moreSri Lanka Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war
Sri Lanka's minority Tamil community marked 15 years since the end of the island nation's civil war on Saturday in an emotional ceremony that proceeded despite fears authorities would attempt to prevent its staging.
Read moreTaiwan and China: different views across the strait
Standing on the shore of Taiwan's Kinmen island, Taiwanese tourists snap photos of the skyline of China's Xiamen city that is clearly visible across the sliver of water separating them.
Read moreOne more killed in French archipelago as troops try and restore order
One more person was killed Saturday and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth night of riots and looting that has now claimed six lives.
Read moreHapless Crusaders suffer first loss to Brumbies in 15 years
The ACT Brumbies ended a 15-year winless streak against the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday, posting a dramatic 31-24 win that leaves the defending champions with little hope of reaching the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
Read moreUkraine's young soldiers voice support for mobilisation law
For "Mammoth", a military drone pilot on the Ukrainian front, a new mobilisation law aiming to increase troop numbers that comes into force on Saturday cannot come soon enough.
Read moreFrench troops try to restore order in crisis-hit New Caledonia
Hundreds of French security personnel tried to restore order in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, after a fifth night of riots, looting and unrest.
Read moreVunivalu sent off as Fijian Drua beat Reds in Suva
Suva-born Suliasi Vunivalu was sent off in a Super Rugby homecoming to forget on Saturday as the Queensland Reds lost 28-19 to the Fijian Drua.
Read moreIneos drives towards hydrogen car future
At a sprawling vehicle test centre in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities.
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