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Morocco make World Cup history before France face England

Morocco make World Cup history before France face England

Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup when they beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, before reigning champions France take on England in a mouth-watering clash.

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Bad news piles up for candidate Trump

Bad news piles up for candidate Trump

Having launched a new bid for the White House, Donald Trump has not been met with the energy he had been hoping for.

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Bangladesh opposition mounts huge protest, MPs quit

Bangladesh opposition mounts huge protest, MPs quit

Nearly 100,000 supporters of Bangladesh's main opposition party descended on Dhaka Saturday to protest against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and demand new elections.

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Tearful Ronaldo departs with World Cup dream in tatters

Tearful Ronaldo departs with World Cup dream in tatters

Cristiano Ronaldo left the World Cup in tears on Saturday, walking off down the tunnel with his dreams of winning the trophy in tatters.

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Amid protests, Peru's new leader asked to quickly form cabinet

Amid protests, Peru's new leader asked to quickly form cabinet

The head of Peru's legislature called Saturday on the country's new leader Dina Boluarte to appoint a new cabinet urgently amid continuing street protests following the removal of Pedro Castillo as president.

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EU parliament arrests spark calls for tighter controls over MEPs

EU parliament arrests spark calls for tighter controls over MEPs

The arrest of a European Parliament vice-president and four others linked to a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar sparked calls Saturday for the bloc's MPs to be held to higher standards.

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Regragui ecstatic as Morocco 'write history' at World Cup

Regragui ecstatic as Morocco 'write history' at World Cup

Morocco coach Walid Regragui lauded the battling spirit of his injury-hit side after they beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday to become the first African country ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

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Morocco down Portugal to become first ever African World Cup semi-finalists

Morocco down Portugal to become first ever African World Cup semi-finalists

Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals as Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half goal sealed a tense 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium.

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Ready, set, roll! Thai joint contest kicks off in Bangkok

Ready, set, roll! Thai joint contest kicks off in Bangkok

Stoners might have a reputation for moving at a glacial pace, but it was full steam ahead at the inaugural Cannabis Cup Thailand competition on Saturday.

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Kenya's Maasai swap lion hunts for sports to display their prowess

Kenya's Maasai swap lion hunts for sports to display their prowess

In a Kenyan reserve near Africa's highest mountain, Maasai youths on Saturday swapped traditional lion hunts for a series of sporting events to test and display their prowess and strength.

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