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Pakistan Supreme Court orders for Punjab polls be held in May
Polls must be held for the assembly in Pakistan's most populous province next month, the Supreme Court declared Tuesday, voiding a bid to delay voting in Punjab and handing a political victory to opposition leader Imran Khan.
Credit Suisse chiefs say sorry to shocked shareholders
Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann said Tuesday he was "truly sorry" that the beleaguered bank could not be saved as he faced angry and tearful shareholders whose money has gone up in smoke.
European equities climb; oil prices firm after surge
European equities rose further Tuesday, while oil prices held onto Monday's surge after top OPEC+ producers announced shock output cuts.
Ex-Wales winger James reveals dementia fight as legal case grows
Former Wales rugby union international Dafydd James has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia as a legal case of ex-sportsmen and women claiming they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to 380.
UK govt sets out new water plan to tackle pollution
Britain on Tuesday announced a plan to protect water supplies, amid a long-running scandal over privatised water firms pumping raw sewage into rivers and onto seashores.
Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog'
A meme-inspired cryptocurrency's price jumped on Tuesday after Elon Musk changed the bluebird logo of Twitter to a dog associated with the digital token, despite the mogul being sued over his previous promotion of the coin.
Alcaraz pulls out of Monte Carlo French Open warm-up
Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday because of hand and back injury problems.
Nadal to miss French Open warm-up tournament in Monte Carlo
Rafael Nadal's preparation for a tilt at a record-extending 15th French Open title suffered a blow when he announced Tuesday his withdrawal from the upcoming Monte Carlo Masters.
Sacked Rodgers believes he would have kept Leicester up
Brendan Rodgers said on Tuesday he believes he would have kept Leicester in the Premier League had he remained in charge till the end of the season.
Finland in NATO: strategic shift with limited material gain
Finland's move on Tuesday to become the 31st member of NATO is a strategic step that doubles the military alliance's border with Russia but provides the coalition with limited additional military capacity.
Ex-world champion Khan handed two-year ban for doping
Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has been handed a two-year ban from all sport after testing positive for a prohibited substance, UK Anti-Doping said on Tuesday.
Global art market up slightly at $67.8 billion in 2022
The art market rose slightly to $67.8 billion last year despite an uncertain global climate, thanks to high-end and digital sales, an annual report said on Tuesday.
Picasso: king of the $100 million club
Pablo Picasso, who died 50 years ago this week, remains the star of art auctions, with several of his works commanding record sums.
Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, seeks buyer
Virgin Orbit, the satellite launch company founded by Richard Branson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will sell the business, the firm said in a statement Tuesday.
Nigel Lawson, Thatcher's era-defining finance minister, dies
Nigel Lawson, the politician whose tax-cutting zeal came to define Thatcherite economics in 1980s Britain, has died aged 91, prompting tributes from his Conservative descendants.
China vows ahead of Tsai-McCarthy meeting to 'firmly defend sovereignty'
China vowed on Tuesday to "firmly defend" its national sovereignty, ahead of a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week.
One dead, dozens injured in Dutch rail crash
A Dutch high-speed passenger train slammed into heavy construction equipment and derailed near The Hague early Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring 30, emergency services said.
Most markets rise but oil surge weighs on Fed rate hopes
Most markets edged up Tuesday but concerns about the impact of surging oil prices on inflation tempered data indicating a slowing US economy that could allow the Federal Reserve to ease back on its interest rate hikes.
US strike in Syria kills planner of IS Europe attacks: military
The US military said Tuesday it had carried out a strike in Syria killing a senior Islamic State group official responsible for planning attacks in Europe.
One dead, dozens injured in Dutch rail accident
At least one person died and 30 were injured early Tuesday when a high-speed passenger train slammed into heavy construction equipment and derailed near The Hague, Dutch emergency services said.
Is it possible to have too much Picasso?
Why can't the world get enough of Pablo Picasso? On the 50th anniversary of his death, it seems the appetite for the Spanish master is inexhaustible.
China says Tsai-McCarthy meeting will 'further damage' Sino-US relations
An upcoming meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will "further damage" relations between Beijing and Washington, China warned Monday.
Huskies down San Diego State for fifth NCAA men's basketball crown
The University of Connecticut Huskies overpowered the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 to win the men's NCAA collegiate basketball crown for the fifth time on Monday.
Residents near Colombian volcano evacuated
About 120 residents living near Colombia's Nevada del Ruiz volcano were being evacuated Monday, officials said, after increased seismic activity.
Belfast boxing club bids to knock out old sectarian divisions
As darkness falls on a Monday night in east Belfast, Protestant teenager Abbie Leebody is trading punches with Niamh Campbell, a Catholic.
Evergrande enters debt restructuring plan with creditors
Chinese property developer Evergrande said it has entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of international creditors, in what could be a breakthrough deal toward easing the developer's massive debt.
Credit Suisse chiefs face the music at AGM
Credit Suisse shareholders will get their first chance to voice their frustrations at the beleaguered bank's takeover by UBS, at its annual general meeting in a Zurich concert venue Tuesday.
Praying for victory: Ukraine Muslims mark Ramadan
Muslims are observing Ramadan in war-ridden Ukraine for a second year, and most people praying at a mosque near the eastern front line this week were soldiers in camouflage fatigues.
Asian markets swing as oil surge weighs on Fed rate hopes
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as concerns about the impact of surging oil prices on inflation offset data indicating a slowing US economy that could allow the Federal Reserve to slow its interest rate hikes.
Macron faces delicate Ukraine balancing act in China
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit China from Wednesday, hoping to dissuade Beijing from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine but without alienating a crucial trade and geopolitical player.
Jury orders Tesla to pay former worker in racism case
A San Francisco jury on Monday ordered Tesla to pay a Black former employee nearly $3.2 million for turning a blind eye to racism at the electric car maker's Silicon Valley plant.
Iraqis in asylum limbo in Jordan fashion their future
In a Jordanian church, Sarah Nael sews a shirt for a project that has provided scores of women who fled violence in neighbouring Iraq with skills to earn a living.