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US must be 'at the table' in semiconductor field: Blinken
The United States should take on a greater role in the global semiconductor industry for the sake of its economy and security, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday.
Williams driver Albon out of hospital after respiratory failure
Alex Albon has been released from hospital after the Williams driver suffered respiratory failure following complications from appendix surgery.
Boston Marathon adds option for non-binary runners in 2023
Non-binary athletes who want to compete in the 2023 Boston Marathon will not have to register in either the men's or women's races, organizers said this week.
Republican senator proposes national 15-week US abortion ban
A prominent Republican senator introduced a bill on Tuesday that would ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy in all 50 US states.
Ethan Hawke talks Godard and grief as 'Raymond & Ray' premieres in Toronto
Ethan Hawke on Tuesday praised the late Jean-Luc Godard for transforming cinema, as the actor's new black comedy "Raymond & Ray" about coping with grief and death premiered at the Toronto film festival.
Princess Anne: Queen Elizabeth II's loyal daughter
Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter Princess Anne rarely lets her emotions show but the grief was etched on her face as she accompanied her mother's coffin.
'Calm before the storm': London readies for queen's send-off
Workmen set up barriers and thousands of police were mobilised as London geared up Tuesday for its grand farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
Under leaden skies, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin returns to London
Grey skies and rain greeted Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it was brought back to London on a military transport plane on Tuesday, before Britain says a final farewell to its longest-serving monarch.
Paulinho strikes late as Sporting stun Spurs
Sporting Lisbon condemned Tottenham to their first defeat this season as Paulinho's last-gasp goal inspired a shock 2-0 win in the Champions League on Tuesday.
NBA suspends Suns owner Sarver for year after racism probe
The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for one year and fined him $10 million dollars after a probe of claims of racism and misogyny, the league said Tuesday.
US says Russia has sent $300 mln to meddle in elections
Russia has covertly sent at least $300 million to foreign political parties and candidates in more than two dozen countries since 2014 in bids to gain influence, a declassified US intelligence assessment said Tuesday.
Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will retire if he loses October vote
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he will retire from politics if he fails to be reelected in the upcoming October elections, as polls show him lagging.
Portugal court acquits all in homicide trial, 5 years after worst wildfire
Five years after Portugal's deadliest wildfire, which claimed 63 lives, a court on Tuesday acquitted 11 people accused of negligent homicide over the tragedy.
Kremlin under pressure from hawks after Ukrainian successes
"Troubling", "a betrayal", "depressing" -- Moscow's humiliating setbacks in eastern Ukraine over the weekend sent Russian hawks into a frenzy.
Serie A to introduce semi-automated offside before World Cup: source
Semi-automated offside technology is set to be introduced to Serie A before the coming World Cup, a source told AFP on Tuesday, after VAR controversy swept Italian football at the weekend.
Nearly 100 killed in Armenia-Azerbaijan border clashes
Armenia and Azerbaijan reported nearly 100 troop deaths Tuesday in their worst fighting since a 2020 war over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Twitter ex-security chief in Congress as shareholders back Musk buyout
Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko told the US Congress Tuesday that the platform ignored his security concerns, with his testimony coming as company shareholders greenlit Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover deal.
Fiji's world sevens champion Rasaku joins Bayonne
Fiji's Kaminieli Rasaku has joined Bayonne days after winning the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the French Top 14 club said on Tuesday.
'Family emergency' ends Glenn Close's San Sebastian film festival role
US actress Glenn Close withdrew as president of the jury at Spain's San Sebastian film festival on Tuesday due to "a family emergency", organisers said on Tuesday.
Queen leaves Scotland for final time, bound for London
Queen Elizabeth II left Scotland for the final time on Tuesday, as her coffin began its journey to London where crowds of mourners have begun queueing to pay their respects when she lies in state before a state funeral next week.
Air quality warning as Oregon wildfire grows
A wildfire raging out of control in Oregon grew in size Tuesday as residents faced evacuation orders and worsening air quality as multiple blazes scorch the US West.
Azerbaijan says Armenia breaches Russian ceasefire after border clash
Azerbaijan on Tuesday accused Armenia of violating a ceasefire brokered by Russia after a night of clashes that left dozens dead and renewed fears of another all-out conflict between the historic foes.
New president Ruto pledges to work for all Kenyans
William Ruto pledged to work for all Kenyans after he was sworn in as president at a pomp-filled ceremony on Tuesday, five weeks after his narrow victory in a bitterly-fought but largely peaceful election.
Guardiola expects even more from Haaland ahead of Dortmund reunion
Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday that Erling Haaland will become even more prolific once he gets used to life at Manchester City as the in-form striker prepares for a reunion with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League this week.
Twitter ex-security chief tells US Congress of safety concerns
Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko told the US Congress on Tuesday that the platform ignored his security concerns, as its shareholders decide whether to approve a $44 billion takeover deal that Elon Musk is trying to exit.
Potter braced for Champions League challenge at Chelsea
Graham Potter said on Tuesday he expects a baptism of fire as Chelsea manager as he takes charge of a Champions League game for the first time when RB Salzburg visit Stamford Bridge this week.
Twitter ex-security chief tells US Congress of security concerns
Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko told the US Congress on Tuesday that the platform ignored his security concerns, as its shareholders decide whether to approve a $44 billion takeover deal that Elon Musk is trying to exit.
Ex-Catalan leader Pujol fragile after suffering stroke
Longtime former Catalan leader Jordi Pujol was under observation at a Barcelona hospital on Tuesday a day after suffering a stroke.
Five minute walks best way to comfort crying babies, says study
Science has perfected the answer to calming a crying baby: Hold and walk with them for five minutes.
Pressure builds on Berlin to send battle tanks to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces pressure at home and abroad over weapons deliveries to Ukraine, with Kyiv blasting his refusal to send battle tanks that would boost Kyiv's counter-offensive against Russia.
Pope urges end to 'senseless' Ukraine war during Kazakhstan visit
Pope Francis on Tuesday appealed for peace and an end to the "senseless and tragic war" in Ukraine during the start of a three-day visit to Kazakhstan.
Nearly 50 Armenian soldiers killed in fierce clashes with Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan said Tuesday its military succeeded in preventing attacks by Armenian troops in the wake of the worst fighting between the arch-foes since their brief but brutal war in 2020.