Ireland hold their nerve to beat gallant Italy in Six Nations thriller
Ireland rebounded from an opening hammering by France to edge a gallant Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations match at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
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European states say Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin in Russian prison
Five European states, including Britain, France and Germany, said Saturday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed by a "rare toxin" from a dart frog and that the Russian state was the prime suspect in the death.
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Braathen hails 'drastic' changes after Olympic gold
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen hailed the "drastic" change of allegiance from Norway to Brazil for helping him to Olympic giant slalom gold in Bormio on Saturday.
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De Minaur eases past inconsistent Humbert into Rotterdam final
Australia's Alex de Minaur Saturday cruised into the final of the Rotterdam Open, holding his nerve to overcome an error-strewn challenge from France's Ugo Humbert with a 6-4, 6-3 win.
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Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed
The Eurovision Song Contest's first-ever tour, planned to celebrate its 70th anniversary, has been postponed, organisers said, citing "unforeseen challenges".
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Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis
Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped island.
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Son of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rally in Munich
The exiled son of Iran's last shah called on US President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people, a day after the American leader said a change of power would be the "best thing".
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Jansen helps South Africa limit New Zealand to 175-7
Marco Jansen took four wickets as South Africa kept New Zealand down to 175-7 in their T20 World Cup group game in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
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Braathen wins unique Winter Olympic gold for Brazil, Malinin seeks answers
Brazilian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men's giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday to take South America's first ever gold at a Winter Olympics, while US figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin searched for answers after a disastrous performance.
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Relatives of Venezuela political prisoners begin hunger strike after 17 freed
Relatives of political prisoners in Venezuela launched a hunger strike Saturday outside a prison in Caracas after 17 other detainees were freed, as talks drag on over the adoption of a promised amnesty law.
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