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UK PM visits Ukraine after deadly railway station attack

UK PM visits Ukraine after deadly railway station attack

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv Saturday in a "show of solidarity" with Ukraine a day after a missile strike killed dozens at a railway station in the country's east.

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Golovkin eyes 'interesting' Canelo trilogy after stopping Murata

Golovkin eyes 'interesting' Canelo trilogy after stopping Murata

Gennady Golovkin said the prospect of a third fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez was "interesting" after the Kazakh star homed in on a long-awaited trilogy by beating Japan's Ryota Murata on Saturday.

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Mulder's three-wicket blast sends Bangladesh tumbling against South Africa

Mulder's three-wicket blast sends Bangladesh tumbling against South Africa

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder took three wickets in quick succession to put South Africa on top on the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Saturday.

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Global pledging event raises 10.1 bn euros for Ukraine

Global pledging event raises 10.1 bn euros for Ukraine

A global pledging event for Ukrainian refugees called "Stand Up for Ukraine" has raised 10.1 billion euros ($11 billion), European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in Warsaw on Saturday.

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Dozens hospitalised as Iraq gripped by dust storm

Dozens hospitalised as Iraq gripped by dust storm

A dust storm that has swept through much of Iraq has left dozens of people in hospital with respiratory problems, a health ministry spokesman said Saturday.

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Jennifer Lopez announces engagement to Ben Affleck (again)

Jennifer Lopez announces engagement to Ben Affleck (again)

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has announced her engagement to Ben Affleck, 18 years after they ended their relationship for the first time.

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First private mission reaches International Space Station

First private mission reaches International Space Station

The first fully private mission reached the International Space Station early Saturday with a four-member crew from startup company Axiom Space.

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Out of fuel and out of luck, Albon booted to back of Melbourne grid

Out of fuel and out of luck, Albon booted to back of Melbourne grid

Alex Albon was dropped to the back of the grid for the Australian Grand Prix because there was not enough fuel in his Williams to provide a test sample after Saturday qualifying, officials said.

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New Zealand sparkle on World Rugby Sevens Series return

New Zealand sparkle on World Rugby Sevens Series return

New Zealand made an excellent start Saturday on their return to the World Rugby Sevens Series after a two-year absence as they topped their round-robin pool with victories against Argentina, Scotland and Wales.

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Everton beat misfiring Man Utd to boost survival hopes

Everton beat misfiring Man Utd to boost survival hopes

Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday to boost their Premier League survival hopes and deal a blow to United's chances of finishing in the top four.

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