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Trump says only 'consequential' presidents get shot at
Donald Trump resumed campaigning Tuesday for the first time since a second apparent attempt on his life, boasting "only consequential presidents get shot at" while praising Kamala Harris for making a phone call to check on him.
Yamal's Barca hopeful of Champions League revival
Approaching a decade since Barcelona last won the Champions League, the Catalan giants face Monaco in this season's European opener on Thursday aiming to make a statement.
Arsenal focus on Atalanta ahead of Man City showdown
Jorginho has challenged Arsenal to use their Champions League opener against Atalanta on Thursday as a springboard to success in their crucial clash with Manchester City this weekend.
Russia intensifies disinformation ops against Harris campaign: Microsoft
Russian operatives are ramping up disinformation operations to malign Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign by disseminating conspiracy-laden videos, Microsoft said Tuesday, amid heightened alert over foreign influence operations targeting the US election.
US Fed set to make first rate cut since 2020
The US Federal Reserve is all but certain to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years, a significant move likely to ripple through global financial markets.
Chile birth rate plummets as women say no to motherhood
Chilean lawyer Camila Ramirez, 29, does not want to give up her freedom and well-being to become a mother, and she is not alone.
Musk to deliver 'drastic' cuts to Trump government
Elon Musk's fervent support for Donald Trump in the upcoming US election could extend far beyond incendiary tweets and campaign cash if the former president returns to the White House.
In Colombia, a river's 'rights' swept away by mining and conflict
In 2016, a Colombian court sent a powerful statement on environmental protection by ruling that a crucial river in the northwestern Choco jungle, which was being decimated by illegal mining, had legal rights.
UN General Assembly to vote on call for end to Israeli occupation
UN member states were set to vote Wednesday on a push by the Palestinians to formally demand an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within 12 months.
Chinese carrier sails through northeast Taiwan waters
A Chinese naval formation led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed through waters northeast of Taiwan on Wednesday and continued towards the southeast of Japan's Yonaguni Island, Taipei's government said.
Google faces another test in EU court over 1.5-bn euro fine
An EU court will rule on Wednesday on Google's appeal of a 1.49-billion euro ($1.65 billion) fine from the European Union, a week after the US tech giant suffered a stinging legal defeat over a bigger penalty.
India's disputed Kashmir votes after special status scrapped
Indian-administered Kashmir votes on Wednesday in the first local elections since the cancellation of its special semi-autonomous status sparked fury in the troubled Himalayan territory, which is also claimed by Pakistan.
In French Polynesia, boom in whale-based tourism sparks concern
A giant whale stole the show at the Summer Olympic Games, shooting out of the water as athletes competed in women's surfing semi-finals on the French Pacific island of Tahiti last month.
Farrell says resisted 'Sopranos' rewatch ahead of 'Penguin' mob role
Colin Farrell resisted rewatching iconic mob drama "The Sopranos" while preparing for his turn as a gangster boss in "The Penguin," the Irish star of the new Batman universe series told AFP on Tuesday.
Once pop culture's party boy, Diddy sits behind bars pending trial
For decades, Diddy and his myriad aliases loomed large in pop culture as an impeccably dressed rap magnate who reigned over lavish parties and media boardrooms with class and confidence.
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fired a salvo of short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday, Seoul's military said, Pyongyang's second such weapons test in a week.
Bayern hit nine, Real Madrid and Liverpool win as new Champions League kicks off
Bayern Munich became the first team to score nine goals in a game in the modern Champions League as the new format of Europe's elite club competition kicked off on Tuesday, with title holders Real Madrid and Liverpool also among the winners.
Author John Grisham joins bid to save Texas death row inmate
Lawmakers in Texas, medical experts and the best-selling novelist John Grisham are pushing to save an autistic death row inmate whose daughter died in 2002 in a tragedy blamed on shaken baby syndrome.
Venezuela arrests fourth American over alleged 'plot' against Maduro
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth US citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
'Happy' Mbappe strikes on Madrid Champions League debut win over Stuttgart
Kylian Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Real Madrid as the holders started their trophy defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday.
Man Utd hit Barnsley for seven in League Cup rout
Manchester United crushed Barnsley 7-0 as troubled winger Antony scored his first goal this season and Marcus Rashford struck twice to extend his revival in the League Cup third round on Tuesday.
Dolphins quarterback Tagovailoa facing concussion layoff
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering the latest in a series of concussions which prompted calls for him to retire.
Stylish Liverpool strut past Milan in confident Champions league opener
Liverpool strutted to a 3-1 win at AC Milan on Tuesday as the Reds got their campaign in the revamped Champions League off to a stylish start.
Kane scores four as Bayern put nine past Zagreb in the Champions League
Harry Kane scored four goals, including three penalties, as Bayern Munich beat Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 at home on Tuesday -- becoming the first team to score nine goals in a Champions League match.
Mbappe strikes on Madrid Champions League debut win over Stuttgart
Kylian Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Real Madrid as the holders started their trophy defence with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday.
More than 3,600 food packaging chemicals found in human bodies
More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, some of which are hazardous to health, while little is known about others, a study published on Tuesday said.
Harris calls Trump as assassination scare sparks tensions
Kamala Harris called Donald Trump on Tuesday after he faced another apparent assassination attempt, though she separately condemned him for "hateful" peddling of false stories about Haitian migrants eating pets.
Dow edges down from record as some eye a smaller Fed rate cut
Wall Street stocks finished little changed Tuesday as investors weighed how better than expected retail sales data would affect a Federal Reserve decision.
Sommer vows Inter will 'defend with all we have' to stop Haaland
Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is adamant his side can stop the prolific Erling Haaland from scoring even if they remain wary of Manchester City's other attacking threats.
Report links meatpacking companies to 'war on nature' in Brazil
A report by environmental and rights NGOs Tuesday linked three major meatpacking companies to illegal deforestation in Brazil, where farmers are accused of spraying herbicides from the sky to clear huge tracts of land.
Bolivian ex-leader Morales, backers set out on weeklong protest march
Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales embarked on a seven-day march with thousands of supporters Tuesday against incumbent leader Luis Arce, who has denounced the protest as a "coup attempt."
Smith grateful to McCullum for launching his England career
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith aims to emulate Brendon McCullum's playing style after the New Zealander gave him his chance in both Test and one-day international (ODI) cricket this season.