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Philippine protesters celebrate 'People Power' ousting of Marcos Sr

Philippine protesters celebrate 'People Power' ousting of Marcos Sr

Philippine protesters held a noisy rally Saturday for the 37th anniversary of the "People Power" revolution, which ousted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's dictator father and sent the family into exile.

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Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election

Nigerians vote for new president in closely fought election

Nigerians vote on Saturday for a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in a tightly fought race dominated by three political veterans.

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Anderson fires England into control of Test against New Zealand

Anderson fires England into control of Test against New Zealand

James Anderson validated his elevation to top spot in the world Test bowling rankings as England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

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'Insanity goes on' as Union Berlin meet Bayern

'Insanity goes on' as Union Berlin meet Bayern

After his side defeated Ajax 3-1 to qualify for the Europa League last 16 on Thursday, a smiling Union Berlin boss Urs Fischer said simply "the insanity goes on".

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Man Utd, Newcastle bid to end trophy droughts in League Cup final

Man Utd, Newcastle bid to end trophy droughts in League Cup final

Manchester United will aim to end their six-year trophy drought when Erik ten Hag's resurgent side face Newcastle in Sunday's League Cup final, while the Magpies' Saudi-funded revolution could produce the club's first major prize since 1969.

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Berlin film fest to award top prizes as stars return

Berlin film fest to award top prizes as stars return

The 73rd Berlinale film festival awards its top prizes on Saturday, including the Golden Bear for best picture, after a star-studded edition that highlighted freedom struggles in Ukraine and Iran.

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Defending champ Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semifinals

Defending champ Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semifinals

World number two Carlos Alcaraz clawed back a break in both sets and dominated the tiebreaker to beat Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 (7/0) on Friday in the ATP Rio Open quarterfinals.

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Walloped by hurricane, Cuba's  tobacco sector struggles to its feet

Walloped by hurricane, Cuba's tobacco sector struggles to its feet

Cuban farmer Maritza Carpio, 62, is optimistic. Five months after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the island nation and its vital tobacco industry, she has started drying leaves for habano cigars again.

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France expect Six Nations 'spectacle' against in-form Scotland

France expect Six Nations 'spectacle' against in-form Scotland

Scotland head to Six Nations champions France on Sunday with Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie planning to see two magnificent fly-halves Finn Russell and Romain Ntamack on show.

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Defending champ Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semi-finals

Defending champ Alcaraz reaches Rio Open semi-finals

World number two Carlos Alcaraz clawed back a break in both sets and dominated the tiebreaker to beat Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 7-6 (7/0) on Friday in the ATP Rio Open quarter-finals.

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