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Jimmy Carter, 99, joins US presidents at wife Rosalynn's memorial
Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday to join his successors Joe Biden and Bill Clinton and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his wife Rosalynn.
12 more Gaza hostages freed as mediators seek lasting truce
Twelve more hostages were freed Tuesday from Gaza captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas war.
Suffering from flu, Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip
Pope Francis cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks Tuesday, on the advice of doctors concerned over his recent flu-like symptoms, the Vatican said.
Immobile fires Lazio past Celtic and to brink of Champions League knockouts
Ciro Immobile shot Lazio to the verge of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a late brace in Tuesday's 2-0 win over eliminated Celtic.
Death toll from Kenya floods almost doubles to 120
The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.
12 more Gaza hostages released as mediators seek lasting truce
A new group of hostages were freed Tuesday from Gaza captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas war.
Jimmy Carter, 99, leads US presidents at wife Rosalynn's memorial
Former US president Jimmy Carter, 99, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday to join two of his successors and all five living first ladies at the memorial service for his wife Rosalynn.
Texas top court hears case challenging abortion ban for medical emergencies
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case brought on behalf of some two dozen women who were denied abortions even though they had serious complications with their pregnancies that were in some cases life-threatening.
Parting shot: Maxwell's 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third Twenty20 international against India on Tuesday to stay alive in the series with a five-wicket win.
Maxwell's 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third Twenty20 international against India on Tuesday to stay alive in the series with a five-wicket win.
Young Thug's lyrics tell stories, not crimes, lawyer says
Young Thug's lyrics describe the violence-plagued and poverty-stricken environment the rapper grew up in but aren't evidence of criminal activity, his lawyer Brian Steel said in court Tuesday.
US sends first of three military planes with Gaza aid
The United States on Tuesday sent the first of three military planes to Egypt to bring vital humanitarian aid for Gaza during a truce between Israel and Hamas, US officials said.
Acropolis row: UK and Greece quarrel over cancelled PM meeting
Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.
MVP Acosta, goal leader Bouanga named to 2023 MLS Best 11
Leading goal scorer Denis Bouanga and Most Valuable Player Luciano Acosta were among the MLS Best 11 players named on Tuesday by the league as the top men at their positions.
Fresh Gaza hostage releases due as mediators seek lasting truce
A new group of Israeli hostages were due to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce on Tuesday as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the devastating seven-week war.
Saudi snares 2030 World Expo in latest success
The Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday won the right to host the 2030 World Expo, defeating rival bids from Italy and South Korea as well as overcoming objections from rights activists to take hold of another global mega-event.
S.Africa platinum mine lift plunge kills 11
Winding gear at a giant South African platinum mine failed sending an elevator into a precipitous fall that killed 11 workers and injured 75, the operators said Tuesday.
Tiger confident PGA-Saudi deal will be completed
Tiger Woods is confident the US PGA Tour merger agreement with Saudi backers of the LIV Golf League will be completed, vowing Tuesday to make the best deal for players.
Stock markets diverge before US economy updates
Wall Street stocks rebounded Tuesday but Asian and European markets were mostly dragged lower as traders booked profits before updates on the US economy this week, notably a key inflation reading.
Trafficked Olympic champion Mo Farah joins UN migration agency
Four-time Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah, who was born in Somalia and trafficked to Britain as a child, joined the UN migration agency on Tuesday as its first global goodwill ambassador.
US Fed officials encouraged by 'progress' on inflation
The US Federal Reserve is making good progress in its fight against inflation, senior bank officials said Tuesday, while voicing differing opinions on the chances of another interest rate hike.
'Rusty' Tiger curious about form at 'pain-free' comeback
Tiger Woods said on Tuesday his right ankle is without pain and he is not concerned about walking 72 holes this week in his return to competition for the first time since April ankle surgery.
Veteran Neuer signs new Bayern deal aged 37
Experienced Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has signed a new contract keeping him at Bayern Munich until 2025, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday.
US warns Israel over southern Gaza displacements
US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that its expected offensive in southern Gaza must avoid the kind of mass displacement of civilians seen during the military's pummeling of the Palestinian territory's north, US officials said.
Climate crises drove 27 mn children into hunger in 2022: charity
Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more than 27 million children into hunger last year, Save the Children said on Tuesday.
All 41 Indian workers trapped in tunnel for 17 days rescued
Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as rescuers safely brought out all 41 from the collapsed Himalayan road tunnel where they were trapped after a marathon 17-day engineering operation.
Wilders taps new 'scout' to form Dutch govt after chaotic start
Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders tried to jump-start his bid to form a governing coalition Tuesday, appointing a new "scout" to lead the process just a day after his handpicked choice quit over fraud allegations.
Dolly Parton's crossover rock album tops charts
The United States may be riven by division, but most Americans of all political persuasions can agree on Dolly Parton -- including the 77-year-old's latest album that's topping charts across the genres.
France arrests guru, 40 others in raids on yoga sect
French authorities on Tuesday arrested 41 people in raids against a controversial yoga sect, including its leader, the guru Gregorian Bivolaru, a source close to the case told AFP.
Top Panama court says contested mining contract 'unconstitutional'
Panama's Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine was "unconstitutional."
Climate crises drove 27 million into hunger in 2022: charity
Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more than 27 million children into hunger last year, Save the Children said on Tuesday.
UK says Greece broke Parthenon marbles promise before axed talks
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis because his Greek counterpart failed to keep a promise not to publicly dispute ownership of the Parthenon Marbles, the UK leader's spokesman said on Tuesday.