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Ukraine marks one year after Kherson city's liberation

Ukraine marks one year after Kherson city's liberation

Ukrainian officials on Saturday celebrated the recapture of the capital of the southern region of Kherson from Russian forces a year ago, the last major shift of the front line.

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Marsh's hundred ensures Australia cruise past Bangladesh

Marsh's hundred ensures Australia cruise past Bangladesh

Mitchell Marsh's career-best 177 not out sent Australia into next week's World Cup semi-finals with a convincing eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.

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Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who has repeatedly criticised his papacy, the Vatican announced.

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Gaza's post-war governance uncertain as war rages

Gaza's post-war governance uncertain as war rages

Who will govern Gaza when Israel's military offensive against Hamas ends? After five weeks of fighting, the answer remains shrouded in confusion.

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Stokes and Root punish Pakistan as England make 337-9 in World Cup

Stokes and Root punish Pakistan as England make 337-9 in World Cup

Ben Stokes scored 84 in what is likely to be his last one-day international as England made 337-9 against Pakistan in the World Cup at Kolkata on Saturday.

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Dravid hails 'captain fantastic' Rohit in India's World Cup odyssey

Dravid hails 'captain fantastic' Rohit in India's World Cup odyssey

Rohit Sharma was hailed on Saturday as a "fantastic" captain for leading India to a perfect eight wins from eight matches and a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Vatican takes 'step' towards transgender Catholics

Vatican takes 'step' towards transgender Catholics

LGBTQ rights campaigners welcomed a Vatican statement that transgender people can be baptised as a step towards a more inclusive Catholic Church, but denounced caveats that provide cover to those who object.

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Australia responds to 'cyber incident' affecting ports

Australia responds to 'cyber incident' affecting ports

The Australian government said Saturday it was responding to a "significant cyber security incident" affecting several ports operated by DP World Australia that could last a number of days.

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Hundreds of activists demand plastic action in Kenya

Hundreds of activists demand plastic action in Kenya

Hundreds of environmental campaigners marched in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Saturday demanding drastic curbs on plastic production, ahead of a meeting to negotiate a global plastics treaty.

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Moscow targets Kyiv region after a long period of calm

Moscow targets Kyiv region after a long period of calm

A missile targeted Kyiv on Saturday, ending nearly two months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital, while frontline regions fended off waves of drone attacks overnight.

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