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US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang

US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang

The leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua has been killed in southern Venezuela as part of a joint operation with the United States, in what a top Pentagon official on Saturday described as a warning to "narco-terrorists" in Latin America.

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Russell back in 'the groove' as he takes pole for Barcelona Grand Prix

Russell back in 'the groove' as he takes pole for Barcelona Grand Prix

George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after a thrilling end to the qualifying session on Saturday.

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Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Thousands of people on Saturday gathered for an anti-racism rally in the Northern Irish city of Belfast after unrest sparked by a horrific stabbing.

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Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles

Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles

US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament.

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Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI

Gurbaz hits ton but Afghanistan 194 all out in rain-hit India ODI

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit an attacking century but India bowled out the opposition for 194 in a rain-reduced 25-overs-a-side ODI contest on Saturday.

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Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead

Del Toro wins Auvergne Tour stage but Tuckwell retains lead

Mexican Isaac del Toro won Saturday's seventh stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes to close in on overall leader Luke Tuckwell as pre-race favourite Paul Seixas lost time due to a crash.

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US-Iran deal could be finalised soon, mediator Pakistan says

US-Iran deal could be finalised soon, mediator Pakistan says

The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within as little as 24 hours, mediator Pakistan said Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal.

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US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final

US qualifier Montgomery to meet Krejcikova in s'Hertogenbosch final

US qualifier Robin Montgomery upset Australian Ajla Tomljanovic to advance to the final of the s'Hertogenbosch grass court tournament on Saturday where she will meet Czech Barbora Krejcikova.

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Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups.

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