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Can Beyonce finally take home the top Grammy?
As music's elite gather in Los Angeles for the Grammy awards on Sunday, one question is playing on loop: Will Beyonce finally win the coveted Album of the Year prize?
A visit to Salvador's new 'mega-prison' points to severe conditions
Conditions inside a huge new mega-prison designed to house 40,000 alleged gang members in El Salvador will be particularly severe, according to accounts from a visiting team of AFP journalists.
As pandemic fades, Guatemalan motorcyclists resume religious pilgrimage
Thousands of motorcyclists on Saturday roared 140 miles across Guatemala in a rolling procession to venerate a religious crucifix, the Black Christ of Esquipulas.
Catholic prelate chides Peru Congress for inaction on vote
A Roman Catholic cardinal voiced dismay Saturday that the nation's Congress again declined to advance elections to defuse Peru's political crisis.
Malnati leads as high winds halt play at Pebble Beach
American Peter Malnati was atop the leaderboard when gusting winds halted play at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Saturday, with US PGA Tour officials now expecting the tournament to finish on Monday.
Townsend hails Van der Merwe's 'Lomu video-game' try in Scotland win
Gregor Townsend compared Duhan van der Merwe's superb solo try to something out of the 'Jonah Lomu Rugby' video game as Scotland condemned Steve Borthwick to defeat in his first match as England boss with a dramatic 29-23 victory in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday.
Stan's the man as veteran claims Davis Cup victory for Switzerland
Stan Wawrinka took Switzerland to the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday, winning a rollercoaster deciding clash against Germany, just weeks shy of his 38th birthday.
Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 22: official
At least 22 people have died in hundreds of forest fires whipped up amid a blistering heat wave in south central Chile, a senior official said Saturday.
US shoots down Chinese spy balloon over 'unacceptable' violation
A US fighter jet on Saturday shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina, the Pentagon said, over what it called Beijing's "unacceptable violation" of US sovereignty.
Stan's the man as Swiss veteran claims Davis Cup decider
Stan Wawrinka took Switzerland to the Davis Cup Finals group stage on Saturday, winning a rollercoaster deciding clash against Germany, just weeks shy of his 38th birthday.
Chinese spy balloon shut down over 'unacceptable' violation: Pentagon
A US fighter jet on Saturday shot down a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina, the Pentagon said, over what it called Beijing's "unacceptable violation" of US sovereignty.
Arctic blast breaks US wind-chill record
An Arctic blast that brought "frostquakes" to parts of the United States saw the country record its lowest ever wind-chill temperature, meteorologists said Saturday.
Ukraine says latest Russian assault on Bakhmut beaten back
Ukraine said it had fought off a fresh Russian assault on the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut Saturday, as it endured a fresh wave of shelling in the disputed Donetsk region.
Gatland upbeat despite Ireland defeat on Wales return
Warren Gatland remained positive despite his second spell as Wales coach starting with a comprehensive 34-10 loss at home to Ireland in a Six Nations opener at Cardiff on Saturday.
Ten Hag fumes over Casemiro red card in Man Utd win
Erik ten Hag criticised "inconsistent" VAR after Manchester United's Casemiro was the only player sent off following a mass brawl in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.
Afsha late winner sets up Real Madrid semi for Al Ahly
Afsha scored in the 88th minute as Egyptians Al Ahly edged Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Saturday to book a Club World Cup semi-final with Real Madrid.
Thousands rally for fifth week against Israeli govt reform plan
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated in central Tel Aviv Saturday for the fifth consecutive week against controversial legal reforms touted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government.
Ten Hag fumes over Casemiro red card in Man Utd draw
Erik ten Hag criticised "inconsistent" VAR after Manchester United's Casemiro was the only player sent off following a mass brawl in Saturday's 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.
East African leaders urge 'immediate ceasefire' in east DR Congo
East African leaders called Saturday for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, at an extraordinary summit called to find ways of calming the raging conflict.
Atletico draw with Getafe, Elche finally win
Atletico Madrid were unable to tighten their grip on fourth place in La Liga as they fell to a 1-1 draw with lowly Getafe on Saturday.
Ashfa late winner sets up Real Madrid semi for Al Ahly
Ashfa scored in the 88th minute as Egyptians Al Ahly edged Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Saturday to book a Club World Cup semi-final with Real Madrid.
Cuba puts state-owned car owners on commuter aid duty
Cuba has warned drivers of state-owned cars to pick up people at bus stops or face prosecution, as Havana faces painful shortages of diesel fuel, authorities said this week.
Van der Merwe's late try gives Scotland Six Nations win over England
Duhan van der Merwe's late try saw Scotland to a thrilling 29-23 Six Nations win at Twickenham on Saturday as England were denied a win in their first match under new coach Steve Borthwick.
Klopp at a loss to explain 'unacceptable' Liverpool form
Jurgen Klopp branded the goals Liverpool conceded in a 3-0 defeat to Wolves as "horrible" with the German admitting to being at a loss to explain his side's disastrous form.
Youngster Al Juwayr sends Al Hilal into Club World Cup semis
Teenager Musab Al Juwayr scored the crucial spot kick as Al Hilal beat CAF Champions League winners Wydad Casablanca 5-3 on penalties (1-1 after extra time) on Saturday to set-up a Club World Cup semi-final with Flamengo.
East African leaders hold summit on DR Congo unrest
East African leaders issued a fresh call Saturday for armed groups in eastern DR Congo to lay down their arms and withdraw, at a summit called to find ways of calming the raging conflict.
Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 16: official
The death toll in forest fires raging through southern Chile has risen overnight to 16, officials said Saturday.
US will 'take care' of suspected China spy balloon: Biden
President Joe Biden promised "to take care" of a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States, an incident that further strained ties with Beijing.
Messi hits winner as PSG come from behind to beat Toulouse
Lionel Messi scored a superb second-half winner as a Paris Saint-Germain side missing the injured Kylian Mbappe and Neymar came from behind to beat Toulouse 2-1 on Saturday and consolidate their lead at the top of Ligue 1.
Triple Dutch at women's world cyclo-cross
Fem van Empel led a Dutch one-two-three in winning the women's title at the cyclo-cross world championships on Saturday.
Elche shock Villarreal for first Liga win
La Liga's bottom side Elche stunned Villarreal 3-1 on Saturday, winning their first game all season.
From presidential palace to KFC: Bolsonaro's peculiar exile in US
He used to preside over Latin America's largest country and its 214 million people. Now Brazil's former far-right leader lives in a small Florida town and eats alone in a fast-food restaurant.