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McLaren's Piastri claims Bahrain pole as Verstappen struggles

McLaren's Piastri claims Bahrain pole as Verstappen struggles

McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday with George Russell's Mercedes completing the front row for the fourth race of the season.

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Serbia's Vucic holds rally for 'love of Serbia'

Serbia's Vucic holds rally for 'love of Serbia'

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic rallied his supporters in Belgrade on Saturday to push back against months of protests against him, telling them he will launch a new political movement.

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Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

Israel said Saturday its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory.

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Monaco beat faltering Marseille to take second place in Ligue 1

Monaco beat faltering Marseille to take second place in Ligue 1

Monaco beat slumping Marseille 3-0 on Saturday to take second place in Ligue 1 from their opponents and boost their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

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'Slow travel' start-up launches cross-Channel crossings by sail

'Slow travel' start-up launches cross-Channel crossings by sail

The crossing may be "a bit choppy", Captain Andrew Simons warns a dozen of his passengers waiting in the French port of Boulogne to cross the Channel with only wind to get them to England.

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UK passes emergency law to save British Steel

UK passes emergency law to save British Steel

The UK passed an emergency law on Saturday to stop the last British factory that can make steel from scratch shutting down, allowing the government to take control of the struggling Chinese-owned British Steel plant.

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Alcaraz to face Italy's Musetti in Monte Carlo final

Alcaraz to face Italy's Musetti in Monte Carlo final

Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a dominant 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 win over fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Saturday.

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Newcastle boss Howe admitted to hospital

Newcastle boss Howe admitted to hospital

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after being admitted to hospital.

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US exempts tech imports in tariff step back

US exempts tech imports in tariff step back

The Trump administration has announced a series of major exemptions to its punishing global tariffs -- an apparent step back in an escalating trade war with China.

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US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

The United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

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