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Spain says deadly migrant rush 'attack' on its territory

Spain says deadly migrant rush 'attack' on its territory

The Spanish prime minister on Saturday described a deadly migrant rush on the enclave of Melilla from Morocco as an attack on Spain's "territorial integrity", as human rights activists demanded an investigation.

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Raducanu under pressure to deliver at Wimbledon

Raducanu under pressure to deliver at Wimbledon

Emma Raducanu is poised for a return to the grass of Wimbledon next week as a Grand Slam winner -- under pressure to end Britain's 45-year-wait for a women's singles champion.

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Bagnaia edges Quartararo for Dutch MotoGP pole

Bagnaia edges Quartararo for Dutch MotoGP pole

Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia will start Sunday's Dutch MotoGP in pole position after the Italian topped qualifying in Assen ahead of reigning world champion Fabio Quartararo.

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Biden signs first significant US gun control law in decades

Biden signs first significant US gun control law in decades

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades, saying that while it falls short of what's really needed it will "save lives."

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Norway probes 'Islamist terror' in deadly Oslo attack

Norway probes 'Islamist terror' in deadly Oslo attack

Norwegian police have arrested a man suspected of "Islamist terrorism" after two people were killed and 21 wounded in shootings in the normally tranquil country's capital Oslo on Saturday, causing the city's Pride march to be cancelled.

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Fresh transport strikes hit UK, mainland Europe

Fresh transport strikes hit UK, mainland Europe

Britain's railway system once again came to a virtual standstill on Saturday and flights in Europe were disrupted as strikes in the travel sector hit the continent.

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Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by seeing legend Serena back at Wimbledon

Swiatek 'overwhelmed' by seeing legend Serena back at Wimbledon

World number one Iga Swiatek said Saturday she is "overwhelmed" to see Serena Williams back at Wimbledon, one year after the US legend limped away from the All England Club.

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Taliban pledge no interference with quake aid, but many await relief

Taliban pledge no interference with quake aid, but many await relief

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers pledged on Saturday they would not interfere with international efforts to distribute aid to tens of thousands of people affected by this week's deadly earthquake.

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Forest sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from Union Berlin

Forest sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from Union Berlin

Nottingham Forest have paid a club record fee of around £17 million ($20 million) to Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin.

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Drought-hit Milan to close fountains

Drought-hit Milan to close fountains

The mayor of Milan on Saturday announced the northern Italian city's fountains would be switched off as part of water restrictions imposed due to a drought.

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