New Zealand duo eye hundreds after rain delay in 1st Test against England
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell had the chance to complete coveted centuries at Lord's after rain delayed the scheduled start of the third day's play in the first Test against England on Saturday by 30 minutes.
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Britain to hold star-studded party for queen's jubilee
Britain geared up Saturday for a "party at the palace" concert starring Diana Ross and Andrea Bocelli, set to be watched by millions to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
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Blues and Chiefs book Super Rugby semi-final berths
The Auckland Blues overcame a nervous start and the Waikato Chiefs delivered a lesson in clinical finishing as both New Zealand teams emphatically booked Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berths on Saturday.
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Bosphorus sea trade unaffected by Ukraine war, sanctions
At the gates of the Black Sea, trade is in full swing as freighters and oil tankers sail from the heart of Istanbul to Russian and Ukrainian ports.
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Nadal aims to be French Open's oldest champion against pupil Ruud
Rafael Nadal will become the oldest man to win the French Open title if he defeats Casper Ruud, the Norwegian whose clay court talents he has personally helped foster.
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South Africans splash into mermaiding as a sport
A dozen South Africans dressed as mermaids and mermen frolic in a Johannesburg pool, mimicking the movement of the mystical sea creatures.
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Belgian king, in shadow of colonial past, to visit DR Congo
Belgium's King Philippe on Tuesday begins a historic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a region cruelly exploited by his ancestors, as tensions rise in the volatile east.
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Saudi receives first foreign hajj pilgrims since before pandemic
Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual.
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Hong Kong drives Tiananmen memories underground on anniversary
Hong Kong authorities on Saturday strove to stop any public commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, with police warning gatherings could break the law as Beijing vies to remove all reminders of the events of June 4.
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Dutch port's rooftop walk shows post-climate future
As one of the world's most densely populated countries grapples with climate change, the Dutch are taking to their rooftops.
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