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UK PM says not embarrassed by hoax messages with fake Trump aide
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday confirmed he had exchanged messages with someone pretending to be US President Donald Trump's chief of staff.
Syria, US say Israel struck military air base in Idlib province
Syria and the United States accused Israel of attacking a disused military air base in Syria's northwest on Tuesday, as a monitor said the strikes followed a Turkish delegation's inspection of the site.
West Bank siege exposes Israel army inaction on settler violence
The Israeli military is touted as the most powerful in the Middle East, striking targets deep into enemy territory. But for more than a week, Israeli troops have somehow failed to evict a small group of settlers sitting on rocks in the occupied West Bank.
France probes Russian disinfo campaign against centrist candidates
French prosecutors have opened a probe into a suspected Russian disinformation campaign targeting centrist candidates in next year's presidential elections, the office of the Paris prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Four-time champion Roglic to ride Vuelta after training crash
Four-time champion Primoz Roglic is fit to take part in the Vuelta a Espana, less than a month after being involved in a training accident with a car, his team Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe said Tuesday.
Stocks mostly drop as Mideast hopes dim, interest rates rise
Stock markets mostly fell on Tuesday after a US-Iran truce expired with no deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears that higher energy prices will drive up inflation.
Ukrainian convicted in Germany over Russian sabotage plot
A German court on Tuesday handed a jail sentence of one year and three months to a Ukrainian man for spying for Russia and helping prepare possible acts of sabotage.
Bayern's Musiala returns to training after on-field collapse
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is training alone after tests following his collapse on the pitch during Saturday's 3-1 home friendly win over RB Leipzig.
Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic Lamour
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hope the departure of Kevin Lamour does not spark damaging revelations from the former chief operating officer of world football's governing body.
China's Baidu, betting on AI, posts fifth straight quarterly revenue drop
Baidu posted a fifth straight drop in quarterly revenue on Tuesday as the Chinese tech giant expressed confidence in its transition to artificial intelligence services to drive long-term growth.
Kane confirms Bayern extension talks set to start
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has said he is set to start negotiations to extend his contract with the Bundesliga champions beyond 2027.
German farmers warn of drought toll on grain harvest
Germany's grain harvest is expected to fall by seven percent this year after months of severe drought and heatwaves, the German Farmers' Association (DBV) said Tuesday.
Asian allies stress 'critical' US cooperation as Trump slashes Korea drills
Japan underlined on Tuesday the "critical" importance of security cooperation with the United States and South Korea, after President Donald Trump alarmed allies by scaling back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with Pyongyang.
Pant fastest to 100 sixes as India set Sri Lanka 372 to win first Test
Rishabh Pant became the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket and helped India set Sri Lanka a stiff target of 372 to win the first match in Galle on Tuesday.
Pakistan Supreme Court orders ex-PM Khan moved from jail to hospital
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health.
Russia rebukes Japan ambassador over disputed islands row
Russia on Tuesday rebuked Japan's ambassador to Moscow over the disputed Kuril islands, which President Vladimir Putin visited for the first time last week.
Firefighters push to 'encircle' Belgian wildfire
Firefighters launched a potentially decisive push Tuesday to encircle Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, despite wind and rain hampering air support operations over the High Fens nature reserve.
Crude extends gains, most stocks drop as Mideast hopes dim
Oil prices extended gains and Asian stocks mostly fell on Tuesday as a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained distant, a day after the deadline for a truce expired.
ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman
Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tuesday, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon.
Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga
A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region's top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Philippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting
A student livestreamed himself shooting another schoolmate dead before taking his own life at a high school in the Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said.
India extend lead to 294 in first Sri Lanka Test
India tightened their grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 116-4 at lunch to extend their lead to 294 runs on day four in Galle on Tuesday.
More Trump-Kim 'love'? What we know about North Korea
US President Donald Trump says Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures and praised his relationship with the North Korean leader a day after scaling back military drills with South Korea.
Asian allies stress 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes Korea drills
Japan underlined on Tuesday that security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the region's stability, after President Donald Trump alarmed allies by scaling back military drills with Seoul while hailing his ties with Pyongyang.
Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages
Facebook-parent Meta will defend itself in a landmark social media trial that begins Tuesday in California, where attorneys have sparred over witnesses and financial penalties.
Williams sisters fall at Cincinnati while Zverev advances
Serena and Venus Williams lost in their first doubles match together since 2022 while men's top seed Alexander Zverev battled into the fourth round on Monday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Tehran to surrender in a war that has become a growing political burden.
Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future
Built in the Middle Ages to provide shelter from attacks, Transylvania's fortified churches risk crumbling despite efforts to preserve and breathe new life into them.
Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock
Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock Tuesday after admitting to drink driving.
China mourns former premier Zhu Rongji with flags lowered, funeral
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji was mourned on Tuesday with lowered flags and social media commemorations, ahead of a funeral for the reforming trailblazer who died last week at 97.
A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood
The eras of "The Odyssey" and the Vikings happened about 2,000 years apart -- so how did a Viking longship end up with a starring role in this year's blockbuster movie?
Philippine student killed in rare school shooting
A grade 10 student was shot dead at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday before the alleged killer took his own life, police said.