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S. Korea's impeached president attends court to fight detention extension

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended court for the first time on Saturday to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention as they probe his failed martial law bid.

Telegram boss admits 'seriousness' of French allegations: source

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case.

Solskjaer returns to coaching with Turkish side Besiktas

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of a club coaching job for more than three years, has been appointed coach of Besiktas, the Turkish side announced on Saturday.

Goggia charges to Cortina downhill triumph as Vonn flops

Sofia Goggia put on a speed ski masterclass in Saturday's World Cup downhill at Cortina d'Ampezzo, delighting fans with a typically fearless display on home snow as Lindsey Vonn had a disappointing run on one of her favourite pistes.

Rome shoppers take pot luck in 'blind sale' of unclaimed packages

Benedetta slid a manicured nail through the sellotape of a mystery package to unwrap a garden hoe and earbuds. Her friend discovered she had bought some sort of harness.

Gaza ceasefire to begin Sunday morning

A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin Sunday morning at 0630 GMT, mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel's cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal.

Mbappe improving every game: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed "humble" striker Kylian Mbappe on Saturday, saying the French forward was improving, and increasingly involved, in every match.

Collins dumped out of Australian Open to boos

Danielle Collins faced a smattering of boos as she walked in and out of the arena in losing 6-4, 6-4 to fellow American Madison Keys at the Australian Open on Saturday.

'Great day' for happy couple Svitolina, Monfils at Australian Open

Elina Svitolina hailed a super Saturday for her and husband Gael Monfils at Melbourne Park after both sent world number four players packing from the Australian Open.

Sinner vows to raise level after romping into Australian Open last 16

Defending champion Jannik Sinner warned Saturday he was getting better the deeper he went at the Australian Open after powering into the last 16 with an impressive straight-sets victory.