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Scotland First Minister vows to help fans refused entry for World Cup in US
Scotland's First Minister has vowed to do "all I can to help" after some Scottish football fans were reportedly denied entry into the United States for the World Cup.
Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
COP31 host unveils 'electrification' priority for climate talks
COP31 host Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it announced its priorities for the UN climate talks.
Stocks turn lower as US tech rebound falters
Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on renewed doubts about prospects for AI names.
EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free
The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine.
Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow
American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial on stage three of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as Frenchman Alex Baudin retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Nintendo to remake classic 'Zelda' game 'Ocarina of Time'
Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console.
Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI
Mosaddek Hossain hit a career-best 86 not out and Nahid Rana took four wickets as Bangladesh trounced Australia by 86 runs in the rain-hit opening one-day international on Tuesday to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada's remote Yukon territory, scientists said Tuesday.
Appeals for calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls
Northern Ireland police appealed for calm Tuesday after a stabbing in Belfast by a Sudanese suspect, captured in a graphic video, prompted calls for anti-immigration protests from UK far-right figures.
Afghan police disperse women's rights rally in Herat
Afghan men held a rare rally Tuesday in the western city of Herat over new restrictions against women, with police denying witness accounts to AFP that protesters were dispersed with live fire.
Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.
Stocks rise, oil eases after Trump evokes Iran deal
Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with Iran in the coming days, while OpenAI's confirmation of a plan to issue shares rekindled demand for technology stocks.
One shot as Kenyan protests at US Ebola centre turn violent
At least one person was shot as Kenyan police fought violent running battles with protesters Tuesday over an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.
Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move
Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.
Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent
Thousands have taken to the streets across Albania for over a week, as a luxury resort development linked to US President Donald Trump ignites long-running discontent over corruption in the Balkan nation.
Itoje out of latest England training squad
England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.
McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials
Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell Tuesday to ensure she will swim the event at the Commonwealth Games.
Oil prices drop, stocks rise on Mideast hopes
Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions weighed on oil prices and the dollar.
Europe's top firms fuelling inequality with payouts: Oxfam
Europe's 100 largest companies pay out more than two-thirds of profits to shareholders on average, fuelling inequality and diverting cash which could be used for investment, Oxfam said on Tuesday.
UK government 'concerned' by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are "deeply concerning", the British government said Tuesday.
What we know about Xi's visit to North Korea
President Xi Jinping concluded a visit to North Korea on Tuesday, after meetings with Kim Jong Un that the Chinese leader said reached an "important consensus" on building ties.
Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught on Tuesday, capping a search involving dozens of hunters and police.
Kenyan police fire tear gas, make arrests at US Ebola centre protest
Kenyan protesters and police clashed Tuesday as officers fired tear gas at hundreds of people demonstrating against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town and made several arrests, AFP journalists saw.
Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia
Mosaddek Hossain struck a career-best 86 not out on his return to international cricket as Bangladesh recovered to post 284-8 against a sloppy Australia in the opening one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his "heart" when he leads the side out for their opening match in the World Cup on Saturday.
Outdoor hospitals, shaken communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41
Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother give birth -- as the death toll from a major earthquake that collapsed buildings topped 40.
German factory output, exports rise but Iran war weighs
German industrial production and exports rose slightly in April, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned the momentum was too weak to signal an economic rebound as the Iran war weighs.
Left-winger beats Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff: media
Left-wing candidate Nithya Raman will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayor's runoff in November, knocking the Republican candidate backed by President Donald Trump out of the race, US media projected.
Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.
Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a source of Turkish pride
A gift from the film set of "Troy", a giant Trojan Horse replica looms over the port of Canakkale on the Dardanelles Strait in western Turkey.
Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep
Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup have turned to referee Ma Ning -- nicknamed "Card Master" for his enthusiasm in booking players -- as the country's representative for the tournament.