Ouattara set for fourth term as Ivory Coast holds presidential election
Ivorians voted Saturday to pick a new president, with incumbent Alassane Ouatarra a shoo-in for a controversial fourth term, pitted against a divided opposition further hobbled by the barring of two leading candidates.
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French government under pressure as lawmakers set to vote on wealth tax
French lawmakers were due on Saturday to vote on a wealth tax, after a swing group threatened to topple the government if the levy was not added in next year's austerity budget.
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French fishing nets find new purpose on Ukraine's front lines
Once used to scoop fish from the sea off the coast of France, recycled fishing nets are finding new life in Ukraine to protect the country's roads and military infrastructure from Russian drone attacks.
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Real Madrid can show growth in Clasico after Atletico thrashing: Alonso
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his team are arriving at Sunday's La Liga Clasico in better shape after correcting mistakes made in their derby thrashing by Atletico Madrid.
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Austria's Scheib wins Soelden giant slalom, Shiffrin fourth
Austria's Julia Scheib bagged a first-ever World Cup victory by winning the season-opening women's giant slalom in Soelden on Saturday, with US star Mikaela Shiffrin finishing fourth.
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Ireland set to elect left-winger president despite discontent at ballot choices
Irish voters looked set to have emphatically chosen left-winger Catherine Connolly to be the country's new president, as ballots were counted Saturday in an election overshadowed by criticism that it lacked real choice.
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Criticism will motivate Yamal in Clasico, says Barca assistant
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal will be motivated by criticism ahead of the Clasico, said the club's assistant coach on Saturday.
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Rohit and Kohli turn back clock as India crush Australia in 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a 168-run stand in what could be their Australian swansongs as India thrashed the hosts by nine wickets in the third one-day international on Saturday.
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Eddie Jones eyes 'iconic' Wembley shock after narrow Wallabies loss
Japan coach Eddie Jones said Saturday a shock win over South Africa at Wembley next week would be iconic and go down in history alongside "the Coldplay concerts".
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Wallabies count injury cost after nervy 19-15 win over Japan
Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he may be forced to call on reinforcements for their European tour after losing two players to injury in Saturday's nervy 19-15 win over Japan.
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