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Chelsea sink Burnley to close gap on leaders Arsenal
Chelsea stepped up their Premier League title challenge with a gritty 2-0 win against struggling Burnley on Saturday.
Nature
Climate activists dye Venice's Grand Canal green
Climate activists dyed Venice's Grand Canal green Saturday, as countries at a UN climate conference in Brazil struggled to agree on the crucial issue of phasing out of fossil fuels.
Sports
France's Rassat claims Gurgl slalom for first World Cup victory
French skier Paco Rassat claimed a career-first World Cup victory in the men's slalom in Gurgl on Saturday.
Politics
Bolsonaro detained: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand
Jair Bolsonaro swore he would never go to prison.
Politics
Brazil court takes ex-president Bolsonaro into custody over flight risk
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a conviction for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court said.
Politics
G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warn
The G20's role in fixing economic crises is threatened by geopolitical fractures and competition, leaders warned Saturday at a summit in South Africa boycotted by the United States.
Politics
Ukraine, US to start talks in Switzerland on Trump's plan to end war
Ukraine and the US will soon meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington's plan for ending the war with Russia, which currently heeds to some of Russia's hardline demands, Kyiv said Saturday.
Education
Gunmen seize 315 in latest Nigerian mass school kidnapping
Gunmen have kidnapped more than 300 students and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said Saturday, as security fears mounted in Africa's most populous nation.
Sports
Smith warns 'outstanding' Australia on a high after stunning win
Skipper Steve Smith warned that a confident Australia were primed to ram home their advantage after stunning England in the first Ashes Test on Saturday, calling the team effort "outstanding".
Politics
Ukraine, Europe scramble to respond to US plan to end war
Ukraine and its European allies scrambled Saturday to come up with counter-proposals after US President Donald Trump gave Kyiv a tight deadline to approve a deal to end the war that accepts some of Russia's hardline demands.
Sports
Head's Ashes century for the ages 'out of this world', says Smith
Steve Smith hailed Travis Head's explosive 69-ball century that won Australia the first Ashes Test on Saturday as one of the best he had ever seen, calling it "out of this world".
Sports
Norway's McGrath leads after first slalom run in Gurgl
Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath clocked the fastest time in the first run of the men's slalom in Gurgl on Saturday.
Nature
UN climate talks deadlocked as EU pushes fossil-fuel phaseout
The UN's COP30 climate talks spilled into overtime on Saturday, with the European Union in a standoff with oil producers and emerging countries over its push for a renewed commitment to a fossil-fuel phaseout.
Sports
Stokes says 'shell-shocked' England must move on fast from crushing loss
Captain Ben Stokes admitted Saturday he was "shell-shocked" at a crushing loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test but told his England team they must move on fast for the next clash in Brisbane.
Sports
South Africa 247-6 after Kuldeep takes three in second India Test
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as India rattled South Africa with late strikes to leave the tourists 247-6 at stumps on the first day of the second Test on Saturday.
Sports
Head's 69-ball ton powers Australia to victory in Ashes opener
Makeshift opener Travis Head smacked an explosive 69-ball century to power Australia to victory in a high-octane first Ashes Test on Saturday as England meekly surrendered in the Perth Stadium cauldron.
Culture
Chinese star Fan Bingbing eyes Taiwan top film award
Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing was the talk of town as she was tipped to win the best award actress and make a surprise appearance at Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards Saturday.
Economy
Western rift over Ukraine and Trump absence mar G20 summit
A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine threatened to overshadow a G20 summit that started in South Africa on Saturday marked by the absence of Donald Trump.
Sports
Australia's Head smashes 69-ball century against England
Explosive makeshift opener Travis Head slammed the first century of the Ashes series Saturday and the second fastest ever by an Australian to power the hosts within sight of victory in a high-octane first Test.
Sports
Bavuma, Stubbs steer South Africa to 156-2 in second India Test
Skipper Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs steadied South Africa in a stubborn stand after the openers departed on day one of the second Test against India on Saturday.
Sports
Australia set 205 to win Ashes opener after England collapse
A blistering spell from marauding pace pair Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sparked a stunning England collapse to leave Australia chasing 205 to win a high-octane first Ashes Test in Perth on Saturday.
Nature
Fossil fuel fight threatens to sink COP30 as negotiations run into overtime
Negotiations at COP30 climate talks in Brazil ran into overtime on Saturday with no agreement struck and delegates still locked in a bitter fight over whether to mention fossil fuels in the final text.
Sports
Markram falls as South Africa reach 82-1 in second India Test
Aiden Markram fell bowled to Jasprit Bumrah after a strong start as South Africa reached 82-1 at the first break of the second Test against India on Saturday in Guwahati.
Sports
F1 championship leader Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole
Lando Norris maintained his charge towards a maiden Formula One crown on Friday by grabbing his third pole position in as many races at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Economy
Cricket World Cup for blind women helps change attitudes
On a lush cricket ground outside Colombo the sharp jingling of a ball cuts through the afternoon air. Every rattle is a pushback against the stigma of disability.
Sports
Australian cricket boss defends Khawaja's pre-Ashes round of golf
Cricket Australia defended underfire Usman Khawaja on Saturday for playing a round of golf on the eve of the first Ashes Test, where he failed to open the innings with back stiffness.
Sports
Duckett, Pope put England in charge of Ashes opener
Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope shared in a defiant 59-run stand to stretch England's lead and put them in firm control on day two of the first Ashes Test in Perth on Saturday after dismissing Australia for 132.
Weather
Vietnam flooding death toll rises to 55
Rescuers raced to find more than a dozen people still missing on Saturday after a week of heavy flooding in Vietnam, where authorities said at least 55 people have died.
Economy
Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists
Shiina Ito has had fewer Chinese customers at her Tokyo jewellery shop since Beijing issued a travel warning in the wake of a diplomatic spat, but she said she was not concerned.
Politics
Ukraine scrambles to respond to US plan to end war
Ukraine scrambled Saturday to respond to a US plan to end the war that includes many of Russia's hardline demands, with Kyiv saying it had discussed the next steps with several key European allies.
Sports
England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132 in Ashes opener
England dismissed Australia for 132 in their first innings on Saturday to take charge of the first Ashes Test in Perth, with the hosts trailing by 40 runs on an overcast day two.
Sports
Russell fastest in final practice at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Mercedes driver George Russell led the standings in a caution-filled third and final practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later on Friday.