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US southwest on high alert as Hurricane Hilary climbs Mexico coast
States across the typically arid US southwest were racing Saturday to prepare for life-threatening flooding forecast as Hurricane Hilary approaches from Mexico, where damage and one death were reported.
'Strong enough now': BRICS nations eye global geopolitical shift
Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies, which account for about a quarter of the world's wealth, meet in Johannesburg this week looking to widen the bloc's influence and push for a shift in global geopolitics.
Illegal logging turns Syria's forests into 'barren land'
On a riverbank in war-ravaged Syria's north, felling has reduced what was once a lush forest to dispersed trees and decimated trunks poking out from dry, crumbly soil.
Messi leads Miami to first trophy with Leagues Cup win
Lionel Messi scored a screamer and won his first trophy in North American soccer as Inter Miami beat Nashville on penalties (10-9) after their final ended 1-1 in 90 minutes.
Bucs quarterback Wolford suffers neck injury in pre-season game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback John Wolford was stretchered off with a neck injury Saturday in a frightening moment in the Bucs' 13-6 NFL pre-season victory over the New York Jets.
From 'magical' to 'rip it out': different brain implant experiences
Ian Burkhart looked down at his hand and imagined closing it. To his amazement, it closed.
ALS patient pioneering brain-computer connection
As a rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease paralyses his body, Rodney Gorham hopes a pioneering link between his brain and a computer will help others after he is gone.
The race to link our brains to computers is hotting up
Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle of medical trials suggests the tiny devices could play a big part in humanity's future.
From Furby to Grimace, brands cash in with nostalgic reboots
Furby and Polly Pocket are making a comeback -- and don't forget Surge soda and McDonald's Grimace -- as businesses deepen bets around consumers' nostalgia for decades-old brands.
UN condemns deadly Russian attack on Ukraine city
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's northern city of Chernihiv killed seven people and wounded 144 on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, in what the UN denounced as a "heinous" attack.
'Can't sleep at night': China's youth worry about tough job market
Freshly graduated psychology major Zhang has failed to find a job in her chosen field of market research despite sending out thousands of CVs to Chinese employers.
Alcaraz, Djokovic line up all-star Cincinnati final
Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point on the way to a three-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz Saturday as he lined up title clash with Novak Djokovic at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.
'Losing Old Sanaa': historic city reels from Yemen war
Doaa al-Waseai spent many happy years working as a tour guide in the Old City of Yemen's capital Sanaa, showing foreigners its hidden hammams and markets teeming with silver and spices.
Ukraine's dilemma: Rebuilding in midst of war
Picking her way through charred ruins with a flashlight, Tetiana Bezatosna returned to her apartment after it was pummelled by Russian bombardment. The Ukrainian mother-of-two has little hope it will ever be rebuilt.
Making dough: Unlikely Harlem bagel shop thinks big
Andrew Martinez was not born into a New York bagel empire and didn't start baking the Big Apple's quintessential ring of doughy goodness until he was in his 40s.
Alcaraz holds off Hurkacz to reach Cincinnati ATP final
Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point then turned around a tiebreaker to beat Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and reach the final of the ATP Cincinnati Open on Saturday.
Mass evacuations as Tenerife wildfire rages out of control
Firefighters battling a vast wildfire on Tenerife are facing another very difficult night after severe weather conditions worsened the blaze, forcing thousands to flee their homes on the Spanish holiday island, regional officials said.
Western Canada wildfires force tens of thousands to flee
Officials in western Canada's British Columbia implored tens of thousands of residents to heed warnings and evacuate Saturday as "severe and fast changing" wildfires threatened large parts of the scenic Okanagan Valley, including the city of Kelowna.
Scheffler and Fitzpatrick share lead at BMW Championship
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and 2022 US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick each reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to share the lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship.
Dangerous Hurricane Hilary hits Mexico, California with heavy rains
Hilary brought heavy rains Saturday to portions of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and the southwestern United States, as officials warned the powerful hurricane was likely to cause "catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding.
Fulham's Mitrovic joins Al Hilal for club record fee
Aleksandar Mitrovic joined the Premier League exodus to Saudi Arabia by leaving Fulham for a club record fee to join Al Hilal on Saturday.
Niger military ruler warns against any attack
Niger's new military ruler warned Saturday that any attack on the country would not be a "walk in the park", as a delegation from West African countries made a final push to find a diplomatic solution following last month's coup.
'Ten times better' Bellingham hits brace as Madrid beat Almeria
New arrival Jude Bellingham struck twice for Real Madrid to help them come from behind to beat Almeria 3-1 in La Liga on Saturday and said he was "ten times better" than last season.
France recover from Ntamack injury with Fiji win
France beat Fiji 34-17 in Nantes on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup warm-up days after influential fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the tournament.
Gauff topples Swiatek to set up Cincinnati title clash with Muchova
Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova scored upset wins on Saturday to line up Cincinnati WTA title clash in the first Masters-level final for both.
Mbappe scores on PSG return in Toulouse draw
Kylian Mbappe won and converted a penalty on his Paris Saint-Germain return on Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Toulouse after being reinstated to the first team following a contract dispute with the French champions.
Spurs sink toothless Man Utd, Man City too good for Newcastle
Tottenham showed there is life after Harry Kane with a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday as Manchester City beat potential Premier League title challengers Newcastle 1-0.
England's Borthwick keen for swift end to Vunipola, Farrell red card fall-outs
England coach Steve Borthwick was left hoping for a rapid finish to rugby's often lengthy disciplinary procedures after Billy Vunipola joined Owen Farrell as a Rugby World Cup doubt by being sent off during a 29-10 warm-up loss to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Osimhen gives Napoli winning start as Inter's Martinez sinks Monza
Victor Osimhen and Lautaro Martinez both struck opening day doubles on Saturday as Napoli got their Serie A title defence off to a winning start at Frosinone and Inter Milan beat Monza 2-0.
Man City show Newcastle class required to be champions
Manchester City laid down an early-season marker in the Premier League title race as Julian Alvarez's stunning strike earned a 1-0 win over Newcastle at the Etihad on Saturday.
England, Spain pursue history in Women's World Cup final
History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney, with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.
Nienaber wants more from Springboks after Wales rout
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber urged his side to even great heights after the Rugby World Cup holders impressed in a 52-16 warm-up win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.