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Liverpool's title bid hit by Spurs draw, Man Utd thrashed at Brighton

Liverpool's title bid hit by Spurs draw, Man Utd thrashed at Brighton

Liverpool's Premier League title bid suffered a blow as Tottenham earned a 1-1 draw against the quadruple chasers, while Manchester United crashed to a "humiliating" 4-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday.

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Liverpool's title hopes fade after Spurs stalemate

Liverpool's title hopes fade after Spurs stalemate

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffered a huge blow even though they went top of the table as Tottenham clung on for a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday.

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Schalke promoted back into Bundesliga after dramatic comeback

Schalke promoted back into Bundesliga after dramatic comeback

Uruguayan striker Rodrigo Zalazar smashed a late winner in off the bar as Schalke came from two goals down to beat St. Pauli 3-2 and win promotion back to the Bundesliga on Saturday.

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Tunisia's Jabeur wins historic Madrid Open title

Tunisia's Jabeur wins historic Madrid Open title

Ons Jabeur claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 success over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid.

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Rescuers comb through Havana hotel blast rubble, death toll climbs to 26

Rescuers comb through Havana hotel blast rubble, death toll climbs to 26

Rescuers combed through what remained of a luxury Havana hotel Saturday, as the death toll after a powerful blast due to a suspected gas leak climbed to 26, authorities said.

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Nigerian airlines suspend flights over soaring fuel prices

Nigerian airlines suspend flights over soaring fuel prices

Nigerian airlines are to suspend all flights from Monday over rising jet fuel prices, an umbrella organisation of operators said on Saturday.

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Civilians leave steelworks as Ukraine braces for renewed offensive

Civilians leave steelworks as Ukraine braces for renewed offensive

All vulnerable civilians have been evacuated from Mariupol, Ukraine said Saturday, presaging a showdown between Kyiv's last remaining soldiers there and the besieging Russian forces ahead of celebrations marking the Soviet World War II victory.

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Taliban order Afghan women to cover faces in public

Taliban order Afghan women to cover faces in public

The Taliban on Saturday imposed some of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since seizing power, ordering them to cover fully -- including their faces -- in public, ideally with the traditional burqa.

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Rare May fires break out in Siberia, kill at least 10

Rare May fires break out in Siberia, kill at least 10

Fires that have broken out across southwestern Siberia have killed at least 10 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, local authorities said on Saturday.

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Man Utd concede four in 'humiliating' defeat at Brighton

Man Utd concede four in 'humiliating' defeat at Brighton

Ralf Rangnick apologised after Manchester United's dismal season hit a new low with a "humiliating" 4-0 defeat against Brighton on Saturday.

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