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Ghana counts ballots after tight presidential race
Ghana counted ballots on Saturday after a tight election with the ruling party's Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trying to shake off anger over economic woes and rebuff a challenge by opposition party candidate ex-president John Mahama.
Man City squad too short to cope with injury crisis, says Silva
Bernardo Silva said Manchester City's mounting injury problems are behind a dramatic collapse from the English champions after they failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace.
Bayern compare Musiala to Messi and Ronaldo after star showing
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said Jamal Musiala was a game-changer like Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after yet another star showing for the German giants.
Vonn happy with 'solid' return to downhill racing
Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn began her World Cup comeback trail at the age of 40, completing her first downhill race in almost six years on Saturday.
Notre Dame re-opens five years after fire
The archbishop of Paris re-opened Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday by symbolically knocking on the doors and entering the 12th-century landmark which has been restored after a devastating fire in 2019.
Toulon hold on to beat Stormers after red card
Toulon held on despite a late red card to win 24-14 at the Stormers in their opening Pool 3 match in the rugby Champions Cup.
Macron, Trump, Zelensky discuss 'crazy' world in Paris
President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday hosted three-way talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, discussing what the American president-elect termed a world that was a "little crazy".
'Mediocre' Man Utd must take tough decisions, says co-owner Ratcliffe
Manchester United have become "mediocre" and the club cannot shy away from "difficult and unpopular decisions" as they seek to return to the top says co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.
West Ham's Antonio stable after traffic accident
West Ham forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition, "conscious and communicating" in hospital following a road traffic accident, the club said on Saturday.
Qatar PM sees 'momentum' on Gaza talks after US election
Qatar's prime minister said on Saturday that momentum had returned to talks aimed at securing a truce and hostage exchange deal in Gaza following Donald Trump's election as US president.
At least four dead in Hague explosion, building collapse
At least four people died Saturday when an apartment complex in The Hague collapsed after a huge explosion and fire, authorities said, but firefighters managed to pull someone still alive from the rubble.
Betis snatch late leveller to deny Liga leaders Barca
La Liga leaders Barcelona dropped two points in the title race as Real Betis twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw in an entertaining battle on Saturday.
Syria govt says set up security cordon as rebels advance on Damascus
Syria's embattled government said Saturday it was setting up a ring of steel around Damascus, state media reported, as rebels on a lightning advance said they were bearing down on the city.
Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop
An irate Toto Wolff slammed his own Mercedes team on Saturday for an "inexcusable" decision that led to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton flopping in qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Man City held at Palace, Merseyside derby postponed by storm
Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday as high winds caused the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool to be postponed.
West Ham's Antonio involved in road traffic accident
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
McLaren on pole for first constructors' title since 1998
Lando Norris wants to lead McLaren to their first constructors' title since 1998 in style after claiming pole on Saturday ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri for Sunday's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Musiala to the rescue as Bayern go six clear
Jamal Musiala came off the bench to rescue an injury-hit Bayern Munich, scoring twice in a 4-2 win over lowly Heidenheim, sending his side six points clear in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Pope looks to his legacy and creates 21 new cardinals
A visibly bruised Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from five continents on Saturday, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan -- many of whom may one day help choose his successor.
Trump says world 'a little crazy' as he meets Macron in Paris
US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said that the world was "a little crazy" as he met President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral on his first international trip since his re-election.
Ghana votes in tight presidential election
Ghanaians voted in tight elections on Saturday, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia trying to shake off anger over economic woes under the current government to stave off opposition party ex-president John Mahama.
Norris heads McLaren 1-2 for pole in season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a dominant 1-2 to move within reach of a first teams’ title since 1998 at Sunday's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Norris heads McLaren 1-2 for pole in Abu Dhabi season-closeer
Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a dominant 1-2 to move within reach of a first teams’ title since 1998 at Sunday's decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
'Reject' Paterson bowls South Africa into strong position
Dane Paterson continued his late-career revival when he bowled South Africa into a strong position on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Saturday.
At least three dead in Hague explosion, building collapse
At least three people died Saturday when an apartment complex in The Hague collapsed after a huge explosion and fire, authorities said, with little hope of finding survivors under the rubble.
At least two dead in Hague explosion, building collapse
At least two people died Saturday when an apartment complex in The Hague collapsed after a huge explosion and fire, authorities said, with little hope of finding survivors under the rubble.
Thousands of pro-EU protesters march on Georgia parliament
Thousands of protesters marched in the Georgian capital Tbilisi Saturday for the 10th day of rallies sparked by the government's decision to shelve EU accession talks following a disputed election.
Syria rebels say nearing Damascus as govt denies falling back
Rebels on a lightning advance through Syria said they were nearing Damascus on Saturday, although Bashar al-Assad's government denied that the army had withdrawn from areas around the capital.
McLaren's Norris takes pole for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lando Norris captured pole position on Saturday for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix while teammate Oscar Piastri completed a McLaren lockout of the front row as they look to shore up the constructors' championship.
At least one dead in Hague explosion, building collapse
At least one person died Saturday when an apartment complex in The Hague collapsed after a huge explosion and fire, the city's mayor said, with little hope of finding survivors under the rubble.
US skater Glenn stuns Sakamoto to win Grand Prix Final gold
US national champion Amber Glenn stunned three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto to win women's gold ahead of five Japanese figure skaters at the ISU Grand Prix final on Saturday.
Power cuts and train cancellations as Storm Darragh batters UK
Tens of thousands of people across the UK were left without power on Saturday morning after Storm Darragh hit the country with strong winds and caused pre-Christmas travel disruption.