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Russian rains missiles and drones on Ukraine, killing six

Russian rains missiles and drones on Ukraine, killing six

Russia pummelled Ukraine with drone and missile attacks overnight, killing six people and triggering air alerts across the country, officials said Saturday.

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'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

'Grateful' Osaka returns to action with Indian Wells win

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her injury return off to a solid start on Friday, punching her ticket to the third round at Indian Wells with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva.

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Israel fires 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran as war hits 2nd week

Israel fires 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran as war hits 2nd week

Israel announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran on Saturday as the escalating war in the Middle East entered its second week and oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption.

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Rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide Nepal election win

Rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide Nepal election win

Nepal's centrist party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah looked set to win by a landslide in parliamentary polls, according to Election Commission trends Saturday, but with counting still far to go.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills three

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills three

Ukraine said three people were killed in Russian strikes on an apartment block early Saturday, triggering a nationwide air alert and prompting neighbouring Poland to scramble military planes.

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Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks Spurs

Tatum's 'emotional' return, Wemby magic sparks Spurs

Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.

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Judge homers as USA cruise past Brazil in World Baseball Classic

Judge homers as USA cruise past Brazil in World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge blasted a two-run home run as the United States launched their World Baseball Classic campaign with a 7-1 victory over Brazil on Friday.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv appartment block kills three

Russian strike on Kharkiv appartment block kills three

Ukraine said three people were killed in Russian strikes on an apartment block early Saturday, triggering a nationwide air alert and prompting neighbouring Poland to scramble military planes.

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Grabbing the bull by the tail: Venezuela's cowboy sport

Grabbing the bull by the tail: Venezuela's cowboy sport

Four mounted cowboys jostle for position near the bull pen gate.

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Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

World number two Jannik Sinner overwhelmed Czech qualifier Dalibor Svrcina 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to launch his bid for a first Indian Wells hardcourt crown.

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