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France duo out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final as bans upheld
France's Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after an appeal panel upheld a ban for biting during last weekend's quarter-final against Ireland.

Simeone backs Atletico to hurt 'extraordinary' Liverpool
Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid can defy a mounting injury crisis to shock "extraordinary" Liverpool in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.

IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed
New oil and gas projects may be necessary to maintain current production levels, the IEA said Tuesday, as it is in a public feud with the Trump administration over its forecasts for lower demand.

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G to headline Coachella
American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, Canadian pop star Justin Bieber and Colombian reggaeton artist Karol G will headline the prestigious Coachella festival in 2026, organizers said Tuesday.
Israel troops launch ground assault on Gaza City
Israel launched its long-anticipated ground offensive in Gaza City Tuesday, targeting Hamas militants and prompting widespread international alarm, with the UN condemning it as "carnage".

Colombia halts US arms purchases in row over drug fight delisting
Colombia on Tuesday halted arms purchases from the United States, its biggest military partner, after Washington decertified the South American country as an anti-drugs ally for failing to halt cocaine trafficking.

Nestle says chairman Paul Bulcke to step down
Nestle on Tuesday announced that its longtime chairman Paul Bulcke had decided to step down, just weeks after the Swiss food giant suddenly fired its chief executive over an office relationship.

Isak set for Liverpool debut in Atletico Madrid Champions League clash
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed Alexander Isak could make his highly anticipated debut in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.
Malawi votes in economic gloom as two presidents battle for power
Malawians voted Tuesday in elections overshadowed by soaring prices and crippling fuel shortages, with the economic gloom a challenge to President Lazarus Chakwera's bid for a second term.

No info in files that Epstein trafficked women to others: FBI chief
FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday that there is no "credible information" in law enforcement files that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein trafficked young women to other individuals.

Stocks slip, dollar down as Fed meets on rates
Wall Street stocks turned lower on Tuesday while the dollar slid as the US Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting at which it is expected to cut interest rates.

Faith Kipyegon: Supreme Kenyan champion and role model for mothers
Faith Kipyegon underlined her credentials as the best middle-distance runner of all time in Tokyo on Tuesday while also having more than succeeded in showing women athletes that having a child can be the springboard to relaunch their careers.

Hollywood giants sue Chinese AI firm over copyright infringement
Top Hollywood studios filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement.

Bayern's Kane keen to rekindle London rivalry against Chelsea
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said facing English opposition "makes me want to play better" ahead of Wednesday's home Champions League opener against Chelsea.
Trump sues NYT for $15 bn in latest attack on media
Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times on Monday, adding to the US president's growing list of legal attacks on news organizations he accuses of bias against him.

IndyCar reveals 17-race 2026 season with March opening
IndyCar unveiled its 17-race schedule for the 2026 season on Tuesday with three new events, a record four races in March and the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24.

Trump heads for landmark state visit with 'friend' King Charles
US President Donald Trump left for a historic second state visit to Britain Tuesday -- but political controversies, wars and tariffs threatened to cloud the pomp and pageantry.

Kipyegon sparkles, Tinch's time away pays off with world gold
Faith Kipyegon cemented her status as an athletics legend on Tuesday by winning her fourth world 1500 metres title whilst Cordell Tinch's decision to return to the sport paid off with 110m hurdles gold.
Kerr completes Kiwi world double after Beamish tonic
Hamish Kerr claimed New Zealand's second gold medal in two days at the world championships in Tokyo when he won the men's high jump on Tuesday.

US Fed opens key meeting after Trump aide sworn in as governor
The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee narrowly won confirmation to join the central bank -- while another top official fights her removal by the president.

Tinch crowns atypical path to top with world hurdles gold
American Cordell Tinch capped a fine season by winning the men's 110 metres hurdles at the world championships on Tuesday.

Masters deal with Amazon Prime boosts US TV coverage hours
A new deal between Augusta National and Amazon Prime Video will boost US television coverage of the Masters by four hours starting next year, club chairman Fred Riley announced Tuesday.

Thyssenkrupp says India's Jindal Steel makes bid for steel business
India's Jindal Steel International has made an offer for Thyssenkrupp's steel division, the German company said Tuesday, in what would be a mega-deal for the struggling industrial titan.

Germans turn to health apps as insurers foot the bill
German doctors are increasingly prescribing smartphone health apps alongside pills and therapy to patients, marking a growing trend towards digital healthcare.

Robert Redford, Hollywood's golden boy with a Midas touch
With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday aged 89 was the eternal "Sundance Kid", a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera.

US retail sales beat expectations in August despite tariffs
Retail sales in the United States were hotter than expected in August, government data showed Tuesday, although analysts warned consumers may run out of steam as President Donald Trump's tariffs bite.

New Zealand's Kerr wins world men's high jump gold
Hamish Kerr claimed New Zealand's second gold medal in two days at the world championships in Tokyo when he won the men's high jump on Tuesday.

American Cordell Tinch wins world 110m hurdles gold
American Cordell Tinch lived up to a fine season of form to win the men's 110 metres hurdles at the world championships on Tuesday.

Kenya's Kipyegon wins unprecedented fourth women's world 1,500m title
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon produced a trademark devastating last lap to win an unprecedented fourth world women's 1,500 metres title in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Suspect in Kirk killing to be charged in US court
The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is to be charged in a Utah court on Tuesday, authorities said.

Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great both in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died early on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.

Europe slow to match economic rivals US, China: Draghi
The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and China and must act urgently on economic reforms to avoid falling further behind, a key report's author said Tuesday.