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Lula, Bolsonaro wrap up campaigns ahead of knife-edge election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns Saturday ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and mudslinging.
Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa
Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on an oil facility near the Saudi capital on Saturday, where an AFP journalist saw flames and smoke, and accused the Gulf kingdom of striking Sanaa dozens of times.
Ireland cut short news conference before Israel game
The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists.
Tuchel hails 'complete' England after Croatia demolition
Thomas Tuchel saluted England's "complete" performance in a 7-0 rout of hapless Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.
AI needs safety layers like nuclear plants: ex-OpenAI engineer
Another former OpenAI employee has added his voice to a chorus of frantic calls to make AI safe, saying the industry must mimic the aviation or nuclear power sectors with their layers of safeguards to avoid disaster.
Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his clash with British rival Anthony Joshua.
MVP Judge will miss Yankees' MLB playoff series against Rays
Injured New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was left off the roster for the team's American League Division Series against the Rays that starts Saturday in Tampa, Florida.
Fashion industry in 'precarious moment', says Vivienne Westwood supremo
Vivienne Westwood creative director Andreas Kronthaler said the fashion industry was in a "precarious moment" as he unveiled his latest Spring-Summer collection for the British house at Paris Fashion Week.
New lizard species discovered in Peru
Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in the Peruvian Andes, the Natural History Museum of San Marcos University said Saturday.
Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both struck twice as England ran riot in a 7-0 rout of abject Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.
Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity
Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite walking out on the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete
Floods after heavy storms trapped some people in their cars and forced the evacuation of some tourists on the Greek holiday island of Crete, local officials said Saturday.
Grandidier-Nkanang double takes Pau to Top 14 summit despite Vannes fightback
France winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang scored twice as Pau held off a second-half comeback from new boys Vannes to win 43-40 and move to the summit of the French Top 14.
#IAmJaneDoe: online support campaign in US university rape case
Thousands of American women have taken to social media to support the alleged victim of a gang rape at an elite US university, in a case that sparked a national outcry, after a political commentator threatened to reveal her identity.
Trainer Scott gets perfect Arc boost with top notch double
English trainer George Scott took the honours on Saturday at Longchamp with a double, the perfect morale booster on the eve of Bay City Roller running in Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata on Saturday.
Ex-PM says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine
Despite growing economic trouble and rising unease among ordinary Russians and the elite, President Vladimir Putin is not ready to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, his former prime minister said on Saturday.
Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open, Rybakina out
Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, while Elena Rybakina was stunned on her opener in Beijing.
Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital
Yemen's Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching dozens of strikes on Sanaa on Saturday, while an AFP journalist in Riyadh reported seeing flames and smoke coming from an oil facility on the outskirts of the Saudi capital.
Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14
Bordeaux Begles worked an embarrassing Top 14 loss out of their system Saturday as they pulverised Lyon, who started the fourth round in second place, 51-28.
Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss
The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite tensions in the Middle East, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali said Saturday.
Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro will make a final pitch to voters Saturday with rallies in the pivotal state of Sao Paulo ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and mudslinging.
South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold
South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in the final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.
Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital
Nigerian models donned outfits of seemingly impossible amounts of fabric folded and moulded into massive silhouettes, or overlapping in shingled, feather-like patterns.
Ireland news conference before Israel game cut short amid tensions
The Republic of Ireland's press conference on Saturday on the eve of their second Nations League match against Israel in Serbia was cut short as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson fielded questions from Israeli journalists.
UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'
UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel this week was planning a "terrorist act" and used the cockpit's emergency axe to attack the captain, but they did not reveal his motive.
Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain on Saturday to demand affordable housing, a day after lawmakers rejected relief measures for tenants.
Rahul smacks century in India v Windies ODI
Opening batter Rohit Sharma steadied a listing ship before KL Rahul provided the exhilarating final kick with a ninth century to help India post a mammoth 351-7 in the final One-Day International against West Indies on Saturday.
Zverev thrashes Shang to set up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open
Big-serving Alexander Zverev trounced home hopeful Shang Juncheng 6-0, 6-3 at the China Open on Saturday to set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic in Beijing.
Daryz seeks to join exclusive club of dual Arc winners
Daryz bids to become only the ninth horse to become a two-time winner of Europe's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, on Sunday at Longchamp.
Turkey football ref chief jailed pending trial for graft
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said Saturday it was working to shake up its refereeing oversight body after its top official was jailed pending trial on graft charges.
Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv over new strikes threat
Russia on Saturday issued a new call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning the Ukrainian capital of new "massive" air attacks hours after striking another major bridge in the city.