Chinese leader Xi Jinping to attend Hong Kong celebration: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a ceremony in Hong Kong celebrating 25 years of the city's handover to China, state media Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.
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What is causing record floods and heatwaves in China?
Record floods in southern China this month displaced more than half a million people, while searing heat buckled roads in other parts of the country.
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Two killed, several wounded in shooting in Oslo: police
Two people were killed and several others seriously wounded in a shooting in central Oslo, Norwegian police said Saturday.
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Chun tightens grip at Women's PGA Championship
Chun In-gee extended her lead at the Women's PGA Championship on Friday, firing a three-under-par 69 to open up a six-stroke advantage at the halfway stage as she hunts down a third major title.
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Schauffele leads after McIlroy meltdown at Travelers
Xander Schauffele took advantage of a second round meltdown by Rory McIlroy to open up a five-shot lead at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on Friday.
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US sports stars shocked by 'terrifying' abortion decision
Sports stars across the United States reacted with shock and anger on Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to scrap the right to abortion after nearly five decades.
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Ecuador president accuses Indigenous protesters of seeking coup
Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso said Friday that Indigenous people staging sometimes violent protests for the past 12 days are trying to overthrow him.
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European festivals should not be scrapped due to monkeypox: WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that European summer festivals should not be cancelled due to the monkeypox outbreak but should instead manage the risk of amplifying the virus.
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Macron's tense, last-gasp Putin call on eve of Ukraine invasion
"Vladimir, firstly one thing!" says President Emmanuel Macron as he seeks to make a point to his Russian counterpart. "Listen Emmanuel," interjects the Russian leader.
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West Indies dominate Bangladesh on first day of second Test
Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell consolidated a dominant position for the West Indies in reaching 67 without loss at stumps after their bowlers dismissed Bangladesh for 234 on the first day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Friday.
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