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Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji -- but still shrugged off the feat as nothing special.
Politics
Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting
Protesters calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the return of hostages being held there took to the streets in Israel on Tuesday morning ahead of a security cabinet meeting scheduled for the evening.
Sports
Sinner, Swiatek, Gauff launch US Open title bids
World number one Jannik Sinner opens his bid for back-to-back US Open titles on Tuesday as former champions Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff set out to reclaim the women's crown at Flushing Meadows.
Economy
US bids to trump China in DR Congo mining rush
The United States wants to secure its supply of strategic minerals in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to challenge China's near-monopoly on the lucrative sector.
Health
1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN
More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough.
Sports
A cut above: new-look Alcaraz eases into US Open round two
Carlos Alcaraz unveiled a striking new hairstyle before giving towering Reilly Opelka the chop at the US Open on Monday.
Politics
India's Election Commission under fire from opposition
The Election Commission of India, long regarded as the impartial guardian of the world's largest democracy, is facing unprecedented scrutiny over its credibility and independence.
Boulevard
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi.
Culture
Kneecap cancel US tour, citing UK court hearing in terrorism case
The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.
Venus Williams bows out of US Open as streamlined Alcaraz sails through
Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the second round with a dominant opening win.
Politics
Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney.
Sports
A cut above: new-look Alcaraz eases past Opelka at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz unveiled a striking new hairstyle before giving Reilly Opelka the chop at the US Open on Monday.
Politics
'The marshes are dead': Iraqi buffalo herders wander in search of water
Like his father, Iraqi buffalo herder Watheq Abbas grazes his animals in Iraq's southern wetlands, but with persistent drought shrinking marshland where they feed and decimating the herd, his millennia-old way of life is threatened.
Sports
New Zealand fast bowler O'Rourke out for three months as injuries mount
Fast bowler Will O'Rourke will be out for at least three months with a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand Cricket said Tuesday, adding to a mounting injury list.
Sports
Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing, says commission chief
Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.
Sports
Battling Venus unsure of future plans after US Open exit
An emotional Venus Williams was non-committal about her future on Monday after the 45-year-old battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat at the US Open.
Politics
Indian readies for punishing US tariffs
Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.
Economy
Asian stocks down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats
Asian stocks retreated Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including the unusual firing of a central bank official and threats to impose export controls on microchips.
Sports
Venus Williams, Keys bow out of US Open, Alcaraz launches campaign
Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Melbourne champion Madison Keys suffered a shock first-round exit.
Technology
Drones take on Everest's garbage
A team of drone operators joined climbers and guides at Everest Base Camp this climbing season, armed with heavy-duty drones to help clear rubbish from the world's highest peak.
Politics
Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over Gaza 'rights violations'
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it had divested from US construction equipment firm Caterpillar over purported involvement in rights violations in the Israel-Hamas war.
Economy
Australia joins countries suspending post to US
Australia joined on Tuesday a string of countries suspending some postal deliveries to the United States, citing a "complex and rapidly evolving situation" with US President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.
Economy
Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately" on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- as he expanded pressure on the independent central bank.
Sports
Women's Pro Baseball League completes four days of tryouts
About 100 women, some having already made baseball history, competed in Monday's final tryouts for the Women's Pro Baseball League with hopes of jobs for the inaugural 2026 campaign.
Sports
Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
Venus Williams battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat on her return to the US Open on Tuesday, losing in three sets to 11th seed Karolina Muchova.
Economy
Putting the boot in: Colombian women farmers embrace football
Skirts swirl and hats fly on a soccer field in Jenesano in central Colombia, as the "Smelly Ones" face off against the "Fillies" in a football extravaganza celebrating women farmers.
Economy
Women's NBA could face lockout as union deal deadline looms
Revitalized by Caitlin Clark and other stars and boosted by a new media rights deal, the Women's NBA is struggling to reach a union deal 60 days before the deadline.
SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weather
Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to founder Elon Musk's dreams of colonizing Mars and NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon.
Technology
31 Concept and Bestcomp Group Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate AI-Driven Network Intelligence Across Eurasia
Partnership delivers real-time visibility, security, and performance for telecoms, governments, and enterprises.
Culture
Perplexity AI to share search revenue with publishers
Perplexity AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of dollars to media outlets as part of a new model for sharing search revenue with publishers.
Boulevard
Diamond czar Maurice Tempelsman, Jackie O companion, dead at 95
Maurice Tempelsman, a renowned diamond merchant and long-time companion of former US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, died in New York, his family said. He was 95.
Sports
Athletic Bilbao and Getafe make it two from two in La Liga
Athletic Bilbao beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on Monday to remain unbeaten after two games for their best start to La Liga since 2013 as Getafe also maintained their perfect run 2-1 at Sevilla.