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Djokovic into Astana final after surprise Medvedev retirement

Djokovic into Astana final after surprise Medvedev retirement

Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.

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Ireland petrol station blast kills 10

Ireland petrol station blast kills 10

Ten people including a schoolgirl were killed in an explosion at a petrol station in Ireland's northwest, police said on Saturday suggesting a "tragic accident" may have been to blame.

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Russia says three killed in Crimea bridge blast, army leadership changed

Russia says three killed in Crimea bridge blast, army leadership changed

Russia on Saturday said three people were killed in after a truck exploded on its bridge linking Crimea -- a symbol of its annexation of the peninsula -- without immediately blaming Ukraine.

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US says Hong Kong risks reputation over yacht linked to Putin ally

US says Hong Kong risks reputation over yacht linked to Putin ally

Hong Kong could damage its reputation as a financial hub if it gives haven to sanctions dodgers, the United States cautioned Saturday, after the city said it would not act against a superyacht reportedly owned by a Kremlin ally.

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'Sabotage' to blame for major German rail breakdown

'Sabotage' to blame for major German rail breakdown

"Sabotage" targeting communications infrastructure was to blame for major disruption to the German railway network on Saturday, operator Deutsche Bahn said while the government said no motive had yet been identified.

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Makengo not surprised by over-achieving Udinese's fast start

Makengo not surprised by over-achieving Udinese's fast start

Few would have predicted Udinese having the chance to top Serie A at any point this season, but Jean-Victor Makengo will line up on Sunday knowing a win against Atalanta will give his team first place - temporarily at least.

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Xavi calls on Barca's Dembele to 'give us more'

Xavi calls on Barca's Dembele to 'give us more'

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called on French winger Ousmane Dembele to believe in himself more and consistently help the team to win.

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Ireland petrol station blast kills nine

Ireland petrol station blast kills nine

At least nine people have been killed in an explosion at a petrol station in County Donegal in Ireland's northwest, police said on Saturday.

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Russia says three killed in Crimea bridge blast

Russia says three killed in Crimea bridge blast

Russia on Saturday said three people were killed after a truck exploded on its bridge linking Crimea to mainland Russia -- a symbol of its annexation of the peninsula -- without immediately blaming Ukraine.

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'Not afraid anymore': Clashes as Iran protests enter fourth week

'Not afraid anymore': Clashes as Iran protests enter fourth week

Schoolgirls chanted slogans, workers went on strike and street clashes erupted across Iran on Saturday, as protests over the death of Mahsa Amini entered a fourth week in defiance of a bloody crackdown.

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