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Cuban president addresses anger over 'there are no beggars' claim
Cuba's president was forced to step in Tuesday after a minister's assertion that "there are no beggars" caused an uproar on the economic crisis-stricken island.
Nasdaq gains while Dow, S&P 500 fall as US inflation ticks higher
Most US and European share indices slid on Tuesday, as US inflation data indicated President Donald Trump's tariffs could be feeding into his country's economy.
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Former Nigerian president Buhari buried at family compound
Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari was buried at his home in northwestern Katsina state Tuesday, with the multiple heads of state in attendance guarded by a heavy security detail.
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In backing Brazil's Bolsonaro, Trump may be helping Lula
US President Donald Trump's backing for a far-right Brazilian ally could inadvertently boost leftist President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's flagging political fortunes, analysts say.
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Trump says Ukraine should not target Moscow
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine should not target Moscow, after the Kremlin charged that a new US plan to supply weapons to Kyiv along with sanctions threats against Russia would delay peace efforts.
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Syrian Druze say govt mission of peace devolved into rampage
The mainly Druze residents of the Syrian city of Sweida had hoped the arrival of government forces on Tuesday would spell an end to deadly sectarian clashes with local Bedouin tribes.
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Trump says Indonesia to face 19% tariff under trade deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had struck a trade pact with Indonesia resulting in a lower US tariff on the country's goods than earlier threatened, alongside better market access.
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Milan-Cortina Olympic medals unveiled
Organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics unveiled the medals for the Winter sports spectacular on Tuesday, designed to pay hommage to athletes and the team behind them.
French PM proposes cutting national holidays to cut debt
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Tuesday he wanted to reduce the number of public holidays in France as part of a bid to tackle what he called the "curse" of his country's debt.
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Trump UN envoy pick chastised for discussing bombing on Signal
President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Mike Waltz on Tuesday defiantly defended his use of a group chat to discuss military plans as he faced accusations of lying during a hearing to be US ambassador to the United Nations.
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Hegerberg central to Norway's Euro 2025 bid ahead of Italy clash
Ada Hegerberg is back at the heart of the Norwegian national team as she prepares to face Italy in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025.
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'Severance' leads Emmy nominations with 27
Apple TV+'s dark sci-fi office drama "Severance" on Tuesday led the contenders for the Emmy Awards, television's version of the Oscars, with a whopping 27 nominations.
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Divided EU leaves action against Israel on Gaza 'on table'
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday said the bloc was leaving the door open to action against Israel over the war in Gaza if the humanitarian situation does not improve.
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Tackling debt 'curse', France wants to slash holidays
France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Tuesday he wanted to reduce the number of public holidays as part of an urgent plan to tackle what he called the "curse" of his country's debt.
Stock markets dip as US inflation puts focus on Trump's tariffs
Most US and European share indices slid on Tuesday, as US inflation data indicated President Donald Trump's tariffs could be feeding into the American economy.
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Five things Pogacar expects from Tour de France week two
The second week of the Tour de France may be short, but it will be crucial, defending champion Tadej Pogacar said on Tuesday's rest day when he went to the barber, had a burger and enjoyed a French cafe, but was raring to get back on the bike.
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Schauffele determined to win Claret Jug back
Reigning champion Xander Schauffele said on Tuesday he is "looking forward" to winning back the Claret Jug at this week's British Open in Northern Ireland, after enjoying his title celebrations last year.
Thousands of Afghans win UK asylum after huge data breach
Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme after a 2022 data breach put their lives at risk, the British government revealed on Tuesday.
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Two dead in New Jersey as soaked US northeast braces for more rain
Two people were killed in New Jersey following flash flooding in the northeastern United States that caused travel chaos, authorities said Tuesday, as the region braced for more heavy rain.
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US banks see lower recession risk despite tariff fog
Large US banks reported results that topped estimates Tuesday as executives pointed to American economic resilience and said businesses were adapting to tariff uncertainty.
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Springbok Wiese banned for four matches over head butt
South Africa No 8 Jasper Wiese has been banned for four matches after head-butting Italy prop Danilo Fischetti in last weekend's Test victory in Gqeberha, World Rugby announced on Tuesday.
Two men who chopped down iconic UK tree handed jail sentences
Two men found guilty of the "mindless" and "deliberate" felling of one of the UK's most iconic trees, which sparked national outrage, were on Tuesday jailed for more than four years.
Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes
Syrian authorities were accused on Tuesday of carrying out "field executions" of civilians in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida, where Israel launched strikes against government forces in what it described as an effort to protect the religious minority.
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EU threatens US planes and whiskey while pressing for deal
Brussels plans to target US goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a list seen by AFP on Tuesday, as the bloc renewed its push for a deal.
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Prosecutor asks Brazil's Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of coup
A prosecutor asked Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, in closing arguments after a trial that saw US President Donald Trump try to intervene on behalf of his right-wing ally.
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US consumer inflation accelerates as tariff effects creep in
US consumer inflation picked up in line with analyst expectations in June, government data showed Tuesday, with vehicle costs cooling over the month but increases seen in sectors exposed to President Donald Trump's widening slate of tariffs.
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Stocks diverge, as US inflation puts focus on Trump's tariffs
Global stock markets went in different directions on Tuesday, as an uptick in US inflation suggested President Donald Trump's tariffs could be beginning to feed into the American economy.
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West Indies cricket chief calls emergency meeting after Australia debacle
West Indies cricket boss Kishore Shallow said Tuesday he had called for an "emergency meeting" involving past greats after the team was bowled out for just 27 in the third Test loss to Australia.
Economy
Fallen Austrian tycoon Benko charged with fraud
Austrian tycoon Rene Benko has been charged with fraud as part of a wide-ranging probe into the insolvency of his real estate empire, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Rome, Navalny widow blast Italy invite for pro-Kremlin maestro
Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, saying it risked being propaganda for Moscow.
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Las Vegas Sands makes $8 bn Singapore bet with resort expansion
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands broke ground Tuesday on a new $8 billion project to expand its iconic Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, in a major bet on the city-state's tourism market.
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Thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach: minister
Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK government and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme after a 2022 data breach put their lives at risk, a minister revealed Tuesday.