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Trump pushes Republicans to back 'big, beautiful' tax bill
US President Donald Trump told rebel Republicans Tuesday to back his so-called "big, beautiful bill," despite criticism that its tax cuts will increase America's yawning budget deficit.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a "Golden Dome" missile shield system on Tuesday to protect the country against attacks, saying it should be operational in about three years.
NFL players cleared to take part in 2028 Olympics: league
NFL players have been given the green light to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a vote by team owners on Tuesday, the league confirmed.
Peppa Pig gets new baby sister
Peppa Pig, the cartoon piglet known to millions of children for her muddy adventures, now has a baby sister named Evie, a UK television show said on Tuesday.
G7 finance leaders gather in Canada as trade worries cloud outlook
Top finance leaders from the G7 nations gathered in Canada starting Tuesday, in talks set to be clouded by economic worries stemming from US President Donald Trump's tariffs, while concerns about Ukraine remain at the fore.
Last call for 'Norm!' as Cheers star George Wendt dies
George Wendt, the American actor best known for his role as the curmudgeonly Norm Peterson in "Cheers", has died, a representative said Tuesday.
Mother of Combs's ex Cassie testifies at music mogul's trial
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs's ex-partner Cassie testified Tuesday about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul.
US limits Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk
The United States will limit Covid-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at risk of serious illness, while requiring vaccine makers to run fresh clinical trials before offering shots to younger and healthier individuals, officials said Tuesday.
Google ramps up search with AI mode
Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model.
Kevin Spacey says 'glad to be working again'
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey said Tuesday he was "glad to be working again" as he accepted a lifetime's achievement award from a charity on the sideline of the Cannes film festival.
Wing wizard Maguire makes case for Man Utd defence in Europa League final
Surprise wing wizard Harry Maguire says he hopes he can stay in his defensive comfort zone for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his attacking cameos earlier in the competition.
Man Utd's Amorim 'can't explain' why fans back him despite dismal season
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said he cannot explain why the club's fans and board are backing him despite the team's dismal domestic form ahead of Wednesday's all-English Europa League final.
Back at Cannes, Iran filmmaker Panahi defies repression
Back in Cannes for the first time in 15 years, dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi spoke to AFP about how he feels "alive" thanks to filmmaking and the danger of continuing to work in the Islamic republic.
Tony Parker's French club 'not viable', auditing body says
ASVEL Basket, the French basketball team majority owned by former NBA star Tony Parker, has parlous finances and is "not viable over the long-term", a public accounting body said in a report Tuesday.
Google ramps up AI features in search engine
Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model.
Trump admin ends halt on New York offshore wind project
President Donald Trump's administration has reversed its halt on a giant offshore wind project in New York led by Norwegian company Equinor, US officials confirmed Tuesday.
Suryavanshi helps lowly Rajasthan end IPL campaign with win
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a half-century as Rajasthan Royals ended their IPL season with a consolation six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.
Dissident director Panahi takes on Iran's jailors in Cannes comeback
Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi vowed Tuesday to keep defying his country's rulers after showcasing a hard-hitting film in Cannes about political prisoners and their torturers.
Women's Champions League trophy recovered by police after theft
Portuguese police announced Tuesday the recovery of the Women's Champions League trophy after it was stolen from the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, which will host the upcoming final between holders Barcelona and Arsenal.
Family mourns Mexican naval cadet killed in New York bridge crash
The father of one of two Mexican cadets killed when a naval sailing ship crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge paid tribute to his daughter as a "wonderful" person Tuesday.
Chanel reports 28% drop in full-year profit
French luxury group Chanel said Tuesday that it suffered a 28.2-percent drop in net profit to $3.4 billion last year because of "challenging" conditions in some markets.
Man City unveil De Bruyne tribute as star prepares to say farewell
Manchester City have established a permanent tribute to Kevin De Bruyne after unveiling a mosaic and dedicating a road at the club's academy to the departing midfielder.
Ukrainians feel no closer to peace after Trump-Putin call
Ukrainians felt no closer to peace following Donald Trump's two-hour phone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday, despite the US leader hailing the talks as a starting point for ending Russia's war.
European nations increase pressure on Israel to stop broad Gaza offensive
European countries ramped up pressure on Israel to abandon its intensified campaign in Gaza and let more aid into the war-ravaged territory, where rescuers said fresh attacks killed dozens of people on Tuesday.
McCullum urges England to show 'humility' after rocky spell
England head coach Brendon McCullum on Tuesday urged his side to "show some humility" as they prepare to start a defining period in his reign.
Top-selling French rapper laid to rest after death aged 31
Hundreds of fans on Tuesday paid their final respects to the French rapper and singer Werenoi as he was laid to rest in a Paris suburb following his death aged 31 announced at the weekend.
European stocks close higher as Wall Street dips
European and Asian stocks closed higher on Tuesday while Wall Street was trading slightly lower, without any major economic data to set a firm direction.
EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc
The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2.25) flat fee on the billions of low-value packages that flood into the bloc each year, the great majority from China.
Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 opponents in an online match.
US to limit Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk
The United States will limit routine Covid-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at higher risk of serious illness, while requiring new placebo-controlled trials to justify vaccines for healthy individuals under that threshold, senior health officials said Tuesday.
Del Toro holds Giro lead as Hoole wins rainy time trial
Giant Dutch time trial specialist Daan Hoole won a 28.6km individual run to Pisa on stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro held on to the overall lead.
Djokovic says 'not in need of a coach' as French Open looms
Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he is in no hurry to find a coach to replace Andy Murray as he searches for his first win on clay this season ahead of the French Open.