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Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria 'soon'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure.
No doubt I am Spain's leader, says Luis Enrique
Spain coach Luis Enrique insisted Tuesday that he is the team's leader in the absence of any obvious star player, ahead of their first World Cup game against Costa Rica.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in race for ANC president despite scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly ahead in the race for head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), garnering more than twice as many party nominations as his sole challenger, according to a tally issued Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia shock Messi's Argentina at World Cup
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history on Tuesday, roaring back to beat Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 and set the tournament in Qatar alight.
S. Africa's Ramaphosa starts Charles III's first state visit as king
King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for the first state visit of his reign, with climate change, trade and the Commonwealth expected to be on the agenda.
Ten troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad
Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.
Added time at World Cup -- added strain or added drama?
Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game.
Springboks make wholesale changes for England
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made a raft of changes for the Springboks' concluding Autumn Nations Series international against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Rain-hit tie hands India T20 series win in New Zealand
India sealed a Twenty-20 series win over hosts New Zealand after Tuesday's rain-hit third match finished in a tie in Napier.
Saudi Arabia stun Messi's Argentina at World Cup
Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday, beating the two-time winners 2-1 in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Football: Five World Cup upsets
Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history on Tuesday, stunning South American giants Argentina in a 2-1 group stage victory in Doha.
Italy's draft budget centres on energy aid, growth
Italy's new far-right government unveiled its first budget on Tuesday, with most of the nearly 35 billion euros in spending for 2023 going on the energy crisis rather than flashy electoral promises.
European stocks dented by China Covid fears
European equities attempted to rebound Tuesday but were dented by concern over China's latest Covid-19 outbreaks.
Kosovo pauses controversial Serbian car plate scheme
Kosovo's prime minister, accused by Brussels of scuppering talks to resolve a row over a scheme to replace Serbian numberplates, said on Tuesday he had delayed the plan for two days.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in two-horse race for ANC president
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly ahead in the race for head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), garnering more than twice as many party nominations as his challenger, according to a tally issued Tuesday.
'Twitter becoming taboo': celebs look for exit strategies
It has become the common refrain of the moment on Twitter -- something along the lines of: "In case this is the end, please find me at..."
Ukraine raids monastery over suspected Russia links
Ukraine's security service said Tuesday it had raided a historic Orthodox monastery in Kyiv over suspected links to Russian agents.
W.Africa, European partners strengthen ties against Sahel jihadists
West African nations met with European leaders on Tuesday for talks on preventing jihadist conflict in the Sahel from spilling over into countries on the Gulf of Guinea.
Rain-hit draw hands India T20 series win in New Zealand
India sealed a Twenty-20 series win over hosts New Zealand after Tuesday's rain-hit third match finished in a draw in Napier.
Head, Warner plunder centuries as Australia crush England in final ODI
Dominant centuries from Travis Head and David Warner helped Australia thrash a tired England by 221 runs Tuesday in the third and final one-day international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to sweep the series 3-0.
'As Time Goes By': Casablanca bar celebrates film classic, 80 years on
Tourists are flocking to a bar in Morocco searching for the spirit of Humphrey Bogart's iconic, fictional nightclub, 80 years after the classic wartime film "Casablanca" hit the silver screen.
Russian, US pressure mounts on Turkey over Syria threat
International pressure mounted Tuesday on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a threatened ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria.
Erasmus making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' - Smith
Rassie Erasmus's conduct has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", according to Springboks great John Smit.
Messi takes centre stage at World Cup, France make bow
Lionel Messi launched his fifth World Cup with a goal on Tuesday in what is likely to the Argentine superstar's last chance to win the trophy as France prepared to launch their title defence.
Indonesia quake toll jumps to 268, rescuers hunt for survivors
The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday, as rescuers searched for survivors in the rubble and relatives started to bury their loved ones.
Baidu revenue up 2% amid cost-cutting drive
Chinese internet giant Baidu reported on Tuesday third-quarter revenues of 32.5 billion yuan ($4.6 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 2 percent.
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake kills 252
Rescuers searched for survivors buried under rubble on Tuesday as relatives started to bury their loved ones after an earthquake on Indonesia's main island of Java killed 252 people.
'It's all ruined': Friends, relatives face Indonesia quake trauma
Iwan Gunawan was forced to leave his gravely injured wife buried under rubble to run outside and save his daughter after a strong earthquake rocked Indonesia's largest province.
Portugal must focus on World Cup, not Ronaldo: Dias
Portugal defender Ruben Dias said Tuesday it was time to focus on the World Cup and move on from the media circus surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview.
Strong quake rattles Solomon Islands
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, swaying buildings, hurling items off shelves and briefly knocking out power in parts of the capital Honiara.
Iran says starts enriching uranium to 60% at Fordo plant
Iran has begun producing uranium enriched to 60 percent at its Fordo plant, which was reopened in 2019 amid the breakdown of a nuclear agreement with major powers, reports said Tuesday.
Italy's draft budget centres on energy aid
Italy's new far-right government unveiled its 2023 draft budget on Tuesday, with most of the nearly 35 billion euros in spending going on the energy crisis rather than flashy electoral promises.