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Anti-LGBTQ disinformation surges online after US shootings
Deadly mass shootings in the United States have fueled a torrent of online disinformation targeting an unlikely group: transgender people.
Venezuela rights abuse victims hopeful ICC will bring peace
Victims of alleged human rights violations under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are hopeful an International Criminal Court probe into killings and torture will bring them some closure.
US ski season extended as record snowpack dents Western drought
Record snowfall across much of the western United States has not only helped to alleviate drought -- it has also brought a massive boon for the region's ski resorts, with many hoping to keep their lifts running deep into summer.
Colorado snow survey scoops up evidence for 'wet year' in US West
High up in a dazzlingly white, tree-lined valley of the Rocky Mountains, two scientists armed with skis and clipboards peer at the long hollow tube they have just thrust vertically into a pristine snow drift.
Biden touts peace and prosperity in restive N. Ireland
US President Joe Biden was set Wednesday to promote the potential of enduring peace as well as business investment on his trip to Northern Ireland.
Myanmar confirms deadly air strike as international outcry mounts
Myanmar's ruling junta has confirmed that it carried out an air strike on a village in which dozens of people were reported killed, drawing condemnation from the United Nations and Western powers.
One in five Americans have a family member killed by guns: survey
One in five American adults have a family member who was killed by a gun -- including by suicide -- and a similar percentage said they've been threatened with one, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Theranos founder Holmes heading for prison
Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes is to begin serving prison time this month after a judge denied her request to remain free while appealing her fraud conviction.
US urges migrants to stick to legal routes in Panama visit
US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday urged migrants heading to the United States to use legal routes, during a visit to Panama.
Guardiola hits the right notes to teach Tuchel a lesson
Manchester City have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals after a 3-0 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday that served as a reminder of manager Pep Guardiola's brilliance despite his long wait to conquer Europe.
International anger as air strikes kill dozens in Myanmar
Dozens of people in central Myanmar were killed in air strikes Tuesday, according to local media reports and a witness contacted by AFP, as the United Nations and Western powers condemned the attacks and demanded accountability.
US basketball star Griner to write book on Russian prison ordeal
Brittney Griner, the US basketball star who was detained in Russia last year, is writing a book about the 10-month ordeal which ended in a high-profile prisoner swap, her publisher announced Tuesday.
Gang-related shooting in Ecuador leaves nine dead
Assailants shot and killed nine people in northern Ecuador close to the Colombian border on Tuesday in an attack authorities blamed on organized crime gangs.
US seeks to reassure allies after secret documents leak
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken and defense chief Lloyd Austin spoke with their Ukrainian counterparts on Tuesday as Washington seeks to reassure its allies after a leaked trove of highly sensitive documents appeared online.
Australia end England women's 30-game unbeaten run
Australia upset England women 2-0 in a friendly at Brentford on Tuesday, to end the Lionesses' 30-match unbeaten streak.
Haaland hits 45 as Man City make mark against Bayern
Erling Haaland scored his 45th goal of the season as Manchester City took a commanding 3-0 lead over Bayern Munich from their Champions League quarter-final, first leg on Tuesday.
Tuchel's Bayern to 'keep going' after City demolition
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel held hope of a miracle comeback after his side's 3-0 loss to Manchester City on Tuesday in the Champions League quarter final, first leg.
Macron heckled by protesters on Dutch state visit
Protesters noisily disrupted French President Emmanuel Macron during a speech about Europe's future Tuesday as his domestic troubles intruded on his state visit to the Netherlands.
Inter close in on Champions League semis with solid win at Benfica
Inter Milan put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win at Benfica on Tuesday, with Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku netting in Lisbon.
Haaland hits 45 as Man City demolish Bayern
Erling Haaland scored his 45th goal of the season as Manchester City took a commanding 3-0 first leg lead over Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.
Biden lands in Belfast with vow to 'keep the peace'
US President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland on Tuesday, hoping to help maintain the fragile peace brokered 25 years ago after decades of sectarian violence over British rule.
US mulling forced cuts of Colorado River use as water dwindles
The US government announced Tuesday that it is considering imposing across-the-board cuts in usage of the dwindling Colorado River, after squabbling states failed to agree on how to deal with a decades-old problem.
Biden calls Russian jailing of US journalist 'totally illegal'
President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Russia's imprisonment of US journalist Evan Gershkovich on spying charges "totally illegal" and told The Wall Street Journal reporter's family he was working for a release.
UN urges probe after call for killing of Sudan mission head
The United Nations on Tuesday urged Sudanese authorities to investigate after a man publicly asked for a religious edict allowing the murder of the UN's mission chief.
Lampard calls on Chelsea to become 'leaders' at Bernabeu
Frank Lampard called on his young Chelsea side to become "leaders" when they face European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Michael Jordan sneakers fetch auction record $2.2 mn
A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn sports footwear, Sotheby's announced.
Spalletti's Napoli good enough without injured Osimhen
Luciano Spalletti said on Tuesday that Napoli will not miss Victor Osimhen in this week's Champions League quarter-final, first leg with AC Milan after the Nigeria striker failed to recover from a thigh injury.
Mumbai win first IPL game in tense chase after Rohit's 65
Skipper Rohit Sharma smashed 65 as Mumbai Indians edged out Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a last-ball IPL thriller to register their first win of the season on Tuesday.
Brazil beat Germany to continue World Cup preparation
First half goals from Tamires and Ary took Brazil to a 2-1 win over Germany in Nuremberg on Tuesday, continuing the South American side's women's World Cup preparations.
Tunisia police use tear gas to disperse homeless migrants
Tunisian police used tear gas on Tuesday to disperse homeless black migrants who have been protesting outside a United Nations office to demand evacuation following incendiary comments by President Kais Saied.
Haaland eyes more goals as Mueller, Mane and Cancelo left on Bayern bench
Erling Haaland is looking to add to his 44 goals this season as the Norwegian starts up front for Manchester City in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Bayern Munich.
Djokovic labours to win, Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to competition in the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday but was made to work by his 198th-ranked Russian opponent as two-time defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced when his rival retired injured.