Agency Desk

Peruvian ethnic nationalist leader who led uprising is released from prison

The Peruvian leader of a failed 2005 ethnic nationalist uprising was released from prison on Saturday after serving a sentence for leading the rebellion,...

Zelenskiy warns of ‘ugly’ Russian attack as Ukraine prepares to celebrate Independence Day

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday warned Ukrainians to be vigilant in the coming week as they prepare to celebrate their Independence Day, as fresh...

Cricket-Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major...

Cycling-Sam Bennett wins sprint to take Vuelta’s second stage

Irishman Sam Bennett won Stage 2 of the 2022 Vuelta a España after edging out his rivals in a closely contested sprint finish in...

Boxing-Smith moves closer to becoming a two weight world champion

Britain's Callum Smith moved a step closer to becoming a two weight world champion after knocking out French opponent Mathieu Bauderlique in a WBC...

At least 12 killed as Somalia hotel siege enters second day

At least 12 people were killed when al Qaeda-linked militants attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, seizing hostages whom authorities were still battling...

Guinea junta makes interim prime minister’s appointment permanent

Guinea's ruling military junta on Saturday appointed acting Prime Minister Bernard Gomou to fill the position on a permanent basis, replacing Mohamed Beavogui, who...

Soccer-Lens, Marseille move to the top of the Ligue 1 standings

Olympique de Marseille and Racing Lens both won on Saturday to move to the top of the Ligue 1 standings, overtaking champions Paris St...