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Trump surrenders to face charges in government secrets case
Donald Trump surrendered Tuesday to face federal charges of mishandling US government secrets -- the latest and most serious in a string of probes threatening his bid to win back the White House.
Kyrgios vents over missing towels in Stuttgart opening loss
Nick Kyrgios got upset over a lack of white towels as he made a losing return to tennis on Tuesday, ambushed by grass-court debutant Wu Yibing 7-5, 6-3 at the ATP Stuttgart event.
Kenya starvation cult death toll exceeds 300: official
The death toll in an investigation linked to a Kenyan cult that practised starvation to "meet Jesus Christ" has surpassed 300 after 19 new bodies were found Tuesday, a senior official said.
IMF, World Bank are key counterweights to China: Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that international financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank "reflect American values" and serve as key counterweights to "unsustainable lending from others like China."
Bellingham confident England will deliver major tournament win
Jude Bellingham believes England are on the cusp of a major tournament win at Euro 2024 after three near misses under Gareth Southgate.
On comeback, Venus Williams fades against teenager Naef
Venus Williams, playing her first match since early January, went down 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to Celine Naef in the first round in 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Tuesday.
France says uncovers major disinformation campaign by Russia
France on Tuesday said it had uncovered a major Russian disinformation campaign which involved posting false news items disguised as articles by prominent media, in a "hybrid" war waged by Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Putin claims Ukraine suffered 'catastrophic' losses in counter attack
President Vladimir Putin claimed Tuesday that Ukraine was suffering massive losses in its long-awaited counter-offensive against Russian forces in Ukraine, saying Kyiv's casualties were ten times higher than Moscow's.
UK news group apologises to staff for sexual harassment: report
UK publisher Guardian News & Media has apologised to women who said a veteran ex-columnist at The Observer newspaper had sexually assaulted or harassed them, US media reported.
Students among three dead in UK attacks
Three people, including two students, were found dead and a van tried to mow down three others in Nottingham, central England, on Tuesday, in incidents the authorities believe are linked.
Six dead in Cuba flooding, hundreds of houses damaged
The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in east and central Cuba has risen to six, official media reported Tuesday as thousands of evacuees started returning home amid widespread property damage.
Floating island plan for French Riviera dropped after ecological concerns
Backers of a controversial private floating island intended to anchor off the French Riviera said Tuesday they were abandoning the project in the face of opposition from local politicians and environmental groups.
New Grammy categories include Africa-specific music prize
The 2024 Grammy Awards will feature new honors including for Best African Music Performance, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday.
Will Kylian Mbappe actually leave PSG this time?
Will Kylian Mbappe stay at Paris Saint-Germain or go this summer? Could he negotiate a new contract with the French champions?
Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last
Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he "doesn't think" he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese media, after the 35-year-old led Argentina to victory at last year's tournament in Qatar.
Ex-All Black Sopoaga 'happy' for Lyon after Garbajosa axe
Lyon's former New Zealand fly-half Lima Sopoaga said on Tuesday coach Xavier Garbajosa's departure from the French club should have come earlier.
Fed starts interest rate meeting as inflation continues to cool
The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday kicked off a two-day meeting to set its benchmark lending rate, with fresh signs of cooling inflation increasing the chance it will pause its aggressive cycle of rate hikes.
UN chief seeks to streamline troubled Mali peacekeeping mission
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for maintaining but streamlining a peacekeeping mission in troubled Mali, whose military leaders have clashed with the West and turned to Russia.
Van Dijk wants Netherlands to make amends in Nations League
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk called on his side to make amends for Nations League disappointment in 2019 on Tuesday, by winning this year's edition at home.
UN secures insurance to pump oil from decaying tanker off Yemen
The UN has secured insurance coverage allowing it to pump more than one million barrels of oil from a decaying tanker anchored off war-torn Yemen that poses the risk of a catastrophic spillage.
Stock markets climb on cooling US inflation
Stock markets jumped on Tuesday after data showed US inflation slowed further in May, raising hopes that the Federal Reserve will pause its interest rate-hike campaign.
Trump to surrender to face charges in secret documents case
Donald Trump was due to surrender Tuesday to face dozens of felony charges of mishandling US government secrets, in the most serious yet of a firestorm of criminal probes threatening to derail his bid to win back the White House.
Mbappe says never discussed extending stay with PSG
Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint-Germain was in serious doubt on Tuesday after the France superstar told AFP he had never discussed extending his contract with the club beyond next year.
US consumer inflation eases for 11th straight month
Consumer inflation in the United States cooled for an 11th straight month on an annual basis in May, the Labor Department said Tuesday, in an encouraging sign for policymakers.
Covid-19 inquiry told Brexit hit UK's pandemic preparations
The UK government's focus on Brexit seriously hampered pandemic planning, an inquiry examining the country's handing of the Covid-19 health emergency was told on Tuesday.
Only Stokes could get me back to Test cricket, says Moeen
Moeen Ali said Ben Stokes was the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement.
Pinot selected to bid adieu to French fans in final Tour
Thibaut Pinot, who followed his announcement that he will retire after this season with a spectacular Giro d'Italia, was selected on Tuesday for the Tour de France by his team.
Spain, Brazil to play anti-racism friendly in Madrid after Vinicius abuse
The Spanish and Brazilian football federations presented their plan on Tuesday for a friendly match at the Santiago Bernabeu in March 2024 to combat racism, after global outrage at the abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
France to 're-shore' production of 50 key medicines: Macron
France will bring home production of around 50 crucial medications for which it currently depends on imports, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday, hoping to battle shortages of items like antibiotics and paracetamol.
Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown
Russian missile strikes on the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed 11 people early Tuesday, as Moscow said it had captured Western armoured vehicles from Kyiv's forces.
UK's pandemic inquiry opens as victims' relatives lash out
An inquiry probing the UK government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicked off Tuesday with the investigation mired in controversy even before the first witness is called.
European stocks rise before key US inflation data
European stock markets steadied and the dollar largely fell against main rivals Tuesday as investors awaited monthly US inflation data that could determine the Federal Reserve's next move on interest rates.