UN chief says world paying 'horrific price' for fossil fuels folly
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said developing nations were paying a "horrific price" for the world's reliance on fossil fuels, as he toured parts of Pakistan hit by floods blamed on climate change.
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High hopes for underdogs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final
Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home.
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Japan emperor expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral: media
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, local media reported on Saturday.
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Australia's Stoinis, Warner out of 3rd New Zealand ODI
Injured all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was Saturday ruled out of Australia's final one-day international against New Zealand, while David Warner was released from the squad to rest.
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Central Asian tensions to colour pope's Kazakhstan trip
Pope Francis heads to Kazakhstan next week, despite an injured knee, for a visit likely to be dominated by tensions in the Central Asian region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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UN rights council credibility at stake over China, Russia response
Faced with allegations of grave violations in China and Russia, the UN body created to address rights abuses seems paralysed by uncertainty on how to respond.
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US Open: Who said what on day 12
Who said what at the US Open on Friday, the 12th day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:
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Alcaraz to face Ruud for US Open title after epic semi-final triumph
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Frances Tiafoe in a gladiatorial US Open semi-final on Friday, setting up a showdown for the title and world number one ranking against Casper Ruud.
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Wide open race for Venice film fest prizes
The race was wide open ahead of awards night in Venice on Saturday, after a festival featuring a dark Marilyn Monroe biopic, an imprisoned Iranian director and a morbidly obese Brendan Fraser.
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Was Queen Elizabeth II a media-savvy monarch?
Queen Elizabeth II's coronation -- broadcast live for eight straight hours by the BBC in 1953 -- was the first major event of the television age.
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