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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.
Politics
US consumer inflation accelerates as tariff scrutiny grows
US consumer inflation picked up in line with analyst expectations last month, government data showed Tuesday, as policymakers try to gauge how President Donald Trump's ever-growing list of tariffs is affecting the economy.
Sports
Springboks captain Kolisi makes first appearance of season
Captain and flanker Siya Kolisi will make his first appearance of the season when Rugby World Cup holders South Africa face Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday in a one-off Test.
Sports
Man City sign kit deal worth reported £1 billion
Manchester City have signed a blockbuster new kit deal with Puma worth a reported £1 billion ($1.34 billion) over the next 10 years.
Politics
UN demands justice in any Ukraine peace talks, as civilian deaths spike
The United Nations insisted on Tuesday that any peace talks on Russia's war in Ukraine must include full accountability for the conflict's litany of violations, following the deadliest month for civilians since May 2022.
Sports
India's cricket stars consoled by King Charles after Lord's defeat
Britain's King Charles III commiserated with India's crestfallen cricket stars on Tuesday in the aftermath of their painful defeat against England at Lord's.
Sports
Scheffler 'couldn't care less' about being British Open favourite
Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does "not care" about being the tournament favourite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush.
Politics
German court rejects Yemenis' claim over US strikes
Germany's highest court on Tuesday threw out a case brought by two Yemenis seeking to sue Berlin over the role of the US Ramstein airbase in a 2012 drone attack, ending a years-long legal saga.
Politics
Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace
The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts.
Culture
Navalny widow blasts Italy's invite for pro-Kremlin maestro
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged Italian authorities Tuesday to cancel a concert by Russian maestro Valery Gergiev, saying it would help normalise President Vladimir Putin's international relations.
Economy
Stock markets gain, dollar dips before US inflation
Stock markets mostly gained and the dollar eased Tuesday ahead of key US inflation data, and after Chinese economic growth data met expectations.
Politics
Israel strikes Syrian forces sent into Druze-majority Sweida
Israel launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was acting to protect the religious minority.
Economy
Tesla marks India entry with first showroom
Tesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the world's most populous country, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the United States and Europe.
Sports
Rahm 'confident' of ending Spain's British Open wait
Jon Rahm said on Tuesday he is "feeling confident" ahead of his bid to end Spain's 37-year wait for a British Open title when the 153rd edition gets under way at Royal Portrush this week.
Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary on SpaceX capsule return to Earth
A SpaceX capsule carrying astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the United States splashed down off the California coast Tuesday, completing Axiom Mission 4 and capping 20 days in space.
Sports
England call up Dawson to replace injured Bashir ahead of fourth Test
England have recalled spinner Liam Dawson for next week's fourth Test against India after the injured Shoaib Bashir was ruled out for the rest of the series.
Economy
Ukraine covers frontline roads with anti-drone nets
A ravaged car with its engine destroyed and doors riddled with shrapnel lay on the side of the road near Dobropillia, a sleepy town not far from the front line in eastern Ukraine.
Sports
Barca star Yamal faces probe into dwarf entertainers at 18th birthday
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is facing an investigation regarding the presence of a group of people with dwarfism as entertainers at his 18th birthday party last weekend, Spain's Ministry of Social Rights told AFP Tuesday.
Politics
China's Xi vows greater support for Russia as meets Lavrov
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's top diplomat on Tuesday that their countries should "strengthen mutual support", state media said, as foreign ministers gathered in Beijing for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
Sports
England midfielder Henderson joins Brentford
England midfielder Jordan Henderson joined Brentford on a free transfer on Tuesday following his exit from Dutch side Ajax.
Markets rise as China's economy meets forecasts
Markets rose Tuesday as data showed China's economic growth met expectations, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of Donald Trump's tariff threats provided support.
Economy
Markets mostly rise as China's economy meets forecasts
Most markets rose Tuesday as data showed China's economic growth met expectations, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of Donald Trump's tariff threats provided support.
Politics
Syrian forces enter Druze city after deadly clashes
Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday, the interior ministry said, aiming to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people.
Sports
'World's oldest marathon runner' dies aged 114 in road accident
India's Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest distance runner, has died in a road accident aged 114, his biographer said Tuesday.
Weather
Indigenous Australians lose landmark climate court case against government
Indigenous Australians living on a string of climate-threatened islands on Tuesday lost a landmark court bid to hold the government responsible for lacklustre emissions targets.
Economy
Skidding Nissan to halt production at Japanese plant
Struggling auto giant Nissan said Tuesday it will stop production at its plant at Oppama in Japan at the end of its 2027 fiscal year.
Culture
Passion for hand fans sizzles in burning Spanish heat
As passengers wilted in a packed Madrid metro, one traveller defied the summer heat by snapping open her handheld fan -- a quintessential Spanish accessory enjoying undimmed popularity.
Nature
Drought-hit Serbian raspberry farmers fear 'catastrophic' future
Facing drought and record heat, raspberry farmers in western Serbia are warning of the worst season in decades for one of the world's largest exporters of the fruit.
Sports
Jadeja hailed for taking India close but Gavaskar rues lack of risk
Ravindra Jadeja was praised Tuesday for almost taking India to an unlikely Test win at Lord's, but former greats said a little more risk-taking with the bat might have got his side over the line.
Politics
'Dialogue' must be at heart of China, Australia ties, PM tells Xi
"Dialogue" must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.
Economy
Ivory Coast farmers hope tech tempts jaded youth back to fields
Stopwatch in hand, dozens of Ivory Coast students raced against the clock to design robots for the farms of the future in the world's top cocoa-producing nation.
Sports
France's new star Lanier ready for home pressure at badminton worlds
Rising French badminton star Alex Lanier admits he will be under pressure at next month's world championships in front of his home fans, but vowed Tuesday to "stay in my own zone" away from distractions.