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Trumpets proclaim Charles III as king in historic ceremony

Trumpets proclaim Charles III as king in historic ceremony

Trumpets, cannon fire and cries of "God save the King" rang out on Saturday as Charles III was proclaimed king in a ceremony with roots dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.

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Ukraine seizes key supply hub Russian forces in east

Ukraine seizes key supply hub Russian forces in east

Ukrainian forces said Saturday they had entered Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine dislodging Russian troops from a key logistics hub in a lightning counter-offensive that has seen swathes of territory recaptured.

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Belgium's biggest trial opens, six years after worst bombing

Belgium's biggest trial opens, six years after worst bombing

Six years after Belgium's deadliest peacetime attack, a Brussels court will this week host a landmark trial that survivors hope will mark a step forward in their recovery and that of their nation.

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Verstappen quickest in final Italian GP practice

Verstappen quickest in final Italian GP practice

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was fastest in Saturday's final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at Monza with a best time of one minute and 21.252 seconds.

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English football shutdown after Queen's death slammed as 'missed opportunity' to pay tribute

English football shutdown after Queen's death slammed as 'missed opportunity' to pay tribute

English football chiefs have been criticised for postponing all matches this weekend following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with the decision labelled a "missed opportunity" to pay tribute to the nation's longest-serving monarch.

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Verstappen quickest in final Monza practice

Verstappen quickest in final Monza practice

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was fastest in Saturday's final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, holding off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with a best time of one minute and 21.252 seconds.

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England's Robinson sparks South Africa collapse in third Test

England's Robinson sparks South Africa collapse in third Test

Ollie Robinson took four wickets as South Africa suffered a dramatic collapse to 36-6 in the third and deciding Test against England at the Oval on Saturday after cricket paid its respects to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

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Albon ruled out of Italian GP with appendicitis

Albon ruled out of Italian GP with appendicitis

Alex Albon will miss the Formula One Italian Grand Prix this weekend after coming down with appendicitis, his team Williams announced on Saturday.

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Kyiv claims 'astonishing' advances in east Ukraine

Kyiv claims 'astonishing' advances in east Ukraine

Kyiv said Saturday its forces were making lightning gains in the east of the country in a shock counter-offensive to recapture territory that fell to Russia shortly after Moscow's February invasion.

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English cricket says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

English cricket says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

The Oval has known many 'departures' given it often stages the last Test of an English cricket season, with Australia great Don Bradman and former England captain Alastair Cook taking their leave of the international stage at the ground.

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