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Bagnaia takes Czech MotoGP pole as Marquez crashes

Bagnaia takes Czech MotoGP pole as Marquez crashes

Italy's Francesco Bagnaia took pole position Saturday for the Czech MotoGP sprint and race as his teammate and runaway championship leader Marc Marquez crashed.

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All Blacks survive fierce France challenge to win third Test 29-19

All Blacks survive fierce France challenge to win third Test 29-19

New Zealand staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test 29-19 on Saturday and complete a series clean sweep.

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All Blacks survive France challenge to win third Test 29-19

All Blacks survive France challenge to win third Test 29-19

New Zealand staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test 29-19 on Saturday and complete a series clean sweep.

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South Korea's ex-president indicted for abuse of power

South Korea's ex-president indicted for abuse of power

Disgraced South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted for abuse of power Saturday over his declaration of martial law last year, as investigators widened an insurrection probe.

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Aloha, Bavaria! Munich surfers riding wild river wave again

Aloha, Bavaria! Munich surfers riding wild river wave again

Surfing enthusiasts have cheered the reopening of a beloved whitewater site in downtown Munich, the German city better known for partying at Oktoberfest than splashing in the waves.

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West Bank 'plane chalet' helps aviation dreams take off

West Bank 'plane chalet' helps aviation dreams take off

A guest house in the shape of a plane would stand out anywhere in the world, but in the occupied West Bank devoid of airports, Minwer Harsha's creation helps aviation dreams take flight.

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US announces Syria-Israel truce as new clashes rock Druze heartland

US announces Syria-Israel truce as new clashes rock Druze heartland

The United States said early Saturday that it had negotiated a ceasefire between Israel and Syria's government as new clashes erupted in Syria's Druze heartland following violence that prompted massive Israeli strikes.

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Spain's Bonmati feeling '100 percent' after reaching Euros semis

Spain's Bonmati feeling '100 percent' after reaching Euros semis

Aitana Bonmati said that she is back to her best after starring in Friday's 2-0 win over hosts Switzerland which took Spain into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025.

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Pacquiao, Barrios make weights for Vegas showdown

Pacquiao, Barrios make weights for Vegas showdown

Filipino star Manny Pacquiao comfortably made the weight for his comeback world title fight against Mario Barrios on Friday, tipping the scales at just under the 147-pound welterweight limit.

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Spain see off spirited Swiss to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals

Spain see off spirited Swiss to reach Euro 2025 semi-finals

Spain reached the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Friday after battling past Switzerland 2-0 as the world champions continued their bid for a first-ever European crown.

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