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Netanyahu says 'many signs' Khamenei is dead after Israel, US attack Iran

Netanyahu says 'many signs' Khamenei is dead after Israel, US attack Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that there were "many signs" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale against the Islamic republic.

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Man City win to close on Arsenal as Liverpool hit five

Man City win to close on Arsenal as Liverpool hit five

Manchester City shrugged off the absence of Erling Haaland to close to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 1-0 win at Leeds on Saturday, while Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2 to climb into fifth.

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Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopes

Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopes

Harry Kane scored twice and Joshua Kimmich bagged a late winner as Bayern Munich came back to win 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and move 11 points clear in the Bundesliga.

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Semenyo sinks Leeds as Man City close gap on Arsenal

Semenyo sinks Leeds as Man City close gap on Arsenal

Antoine Semenyo fired Manchester City to a gritty 1-0 win over Leeds on Saturday as the Premier League title chasers closed the gap on leaders Arsenal without Erling Haaland.

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Last-gasp Lukaku saves Napoli's blushes at rock-bottom Verona

Last-gasp Lukaku saves Napoli's blushes at rock-bottom Verona

Romelu Lukaku kept Napoli on course for a Champions League spot with a last-gasp winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Verona, the Belgium forward's first goal of the season.

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Could the US-Israel war on Iran drag on?

Could the US-Israel war on Iran drag on?

The US-Israeli strikes launched on Iran Saturday could become an extended operation, with strategic goals both multiple and complex -- aiming to decapitate the Islamic republic and eviscerate its security capabilities.

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Iranians abroad jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes

Iranians abroad jittery but jubilant at US, Israeli strikes

"War is no good but it's better than the regime killing our children," said a 39-year-old Iranian in Istanbul, saying he was "happy" US and Israeli warplanes were attacking Iran.

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Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Agha after T20 World Cup exit

Pakistan 'have underperformed' says Agha after T20 World Cup exit

A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had "underperformed" after they exited the T20 World Cup on Saturday, but held back from making an "emotional" decision on his future as Pakistan captain.

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Under-strength Toulouse overpower Montauban in Top 14

Under-strength Toulouse overpower Montauban in Top 14

Even shorn of stars retained by the France Six Nations squad, Top 14 champions Toulouse hammered rock-bottom Montauban on Saturday, running in ten tries in a 68-13 win.

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Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.

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