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Clashes as thousands march in France against agro industry water 'grab'

Clashes as thousands march in France against agro industry water 'grab'

Thousands of demonstrators defied an official ban to march on Saturday against the deployment of new water storage infrastructure for agricultural irrigation in western France, according to organisers.

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Canada Soccer defends record on Qatar human rights issues

Canada Soccer defends record on Qatar human rights issues

Canada Soccer has defended their position on human rights in Qatar after campaigners accused them of not doing enough over issues ahead of next month's World Cup.

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Kinghorn pays the penalty as Australia edge Scotland

Kinghorn pays the penalty as Australia edge Scotland

Blair Kinghorn experienced the agony and the joy of Test rugby after the Scotland fly-half missed a late penalty attempt in Australia's 16-15 win at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Red Bull rivals hit back at 'inadequate' cost cap penalties

Red Bull rivals hit back at 'inadequate' cost cap penalties

Red Bull’s rivals insisted on Saturday that the punishment meted out for their breach of Formula One’s $145 million cost cap last year was "very limited" and unlikely to act as a deterrent.

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At least 120 killed in Halloween crush in Seoul

At least 120 killed in Halloween crush in Seoul

At least 120 people were killed Saturday and some 100 were injured in a stampede in central Seoul when thousands crowded into narrow streets to celebrate Halloween, officials said.

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Osimhen treble fires Napoli six clear, Juve squeeze past Lecce

Osimhen treble fires Napoli six clear, Juve squeeze past Lecce

Victor Osimhen fired Napoli six points clear of the chasing pack on Saturday with his first Serie A hat-trick in a 4-0 thumping of Sassuolo, while crisis-club Juventus won 1-0 at Lecce thanks to youngster Nicolo Fagioli.

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Howe plays down Newcastle's 'outrageous' top four push

Howe plays down Newcastle's 'outrageous' top four push

Eddie Howe insisted it was "outrageous" to label Newcastle as contenders for a top four finish in the Premier League despite their 4-0 rout of Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Majestic Messi helps PSG fight back to beat Troyes

Majestic Messi helps PSG fight back to beat Troyes

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain's front three scored in a 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday which restored their five-point advantage at the top of Ligue 1.

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Bolsonaro feted at final rally ahead of cliffhanger Brazil vote

Bolsonaro feted at final rally ahead of cliffhanger Brazil vote

Thousands of cheering supporters chanted "legend, legend," as Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro held a motorcycle rally Saturday in a final race for votes on the eve of divisive election seen as too close to call.

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Dozens suffer cardiac arrests in Seoul Halloween crush

Dozens suffer cardiac arrests in Seoul Halloween crush

Dozens of people suffered from cardiac arrest in the South Korean capital Seoul on Saturday, after thousands crowded into narrow streets in the city's Itaewon neighbourhood to celebrate Halloween, local officials said.

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