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More than two million flee Ukraine in 12 days: UN
More than two million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, according to the latest data from the United Nations on Tuesday.
Neuer returns to rally Bayern defence in Salzburg clash
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer returned to action for the first time in a month in his side's crunch Champions League last-16 second leg clash at home to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday.
BBC to resume English-language reporting from Russia
The BBC announced on Tuesday that it was resuming English-language broadcasting from Russia, after suspending reporting as it examined tough new media laws.
West Indies spoil England's mini revival in 1st Test
West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales broke a promising fifth-wicket partnership between Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow to leave England still uncomfortably placed at 145 for five at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.
McDonald's joins US firms shutting down Russia operations
McDonald's on Tuesday became the latest on the growing list of US multinational companies to suspend activities in Russia, joining Apple, Levi's and others, but some have chosen to stay in the country despite the risks to their reputation.
Near Black Sea, civilians flee southern Ukrainian city
In Ukraine's southern city of Mykolaiv under Russian fire, Vitaliy Sobolev's apartment block stands punctured on one side, a metal door blown off and windows gaping empty.
Channelling Churchill, Ukraine leader vows: 'We will fight to the end'
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, invoking the wartime defiance of British prime minister Winston Churchill, vowed Tuesday to "fight to the end" in a historic virtual speech to UK lawmakers.
Rafiq fears he's 'unemployable' after speaking out against racism
Azeem Rafiq fears he may have become "unemployable" within cricket after speaking out about the racism he suffered during his two spells at Yorkshire.
England's Marler ready for 'clean bar brawl' against Ireland in Six Nations
England prop Joe Marler is bracing himself for a "clean bar brawl" against Ireland at Twickenham when both teams put their Six Nations title hopes on the line this weekend.
Merlier sprints to victory in Tirreno-Adriatico second stage
Tim Merlier won the second stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Tuesday after coming out on top of a rapid bunch sprint in the Tuscan countryside to claim his first victory of the season.
US bans Russian oil as Ukrainians flee cities
US President Joe Biden banned imports of Russian oil on Tuesday to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine as desperate civilians fled besieged cities and fresh fighting raged.
US, UK halt Russian oil imports over Ukraine invasion
The United States and Britain announced Tuesday they are cutting off imports of Russian oil, in the most far-reaching action yet by Western allies to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.
Oil prices surge as US bans Russian oil imports
Crude prices surged Tuesday as the US banned Russian oil imports, while nickel prices rocketed to a record peak on Russian supply fears.
Tennis star Murray pledges prize money to Ukraine war victims
Former world number one Andy Murray said Tuesday he would donate his prize money from tennis tournaments for the rest of the year to UNICEF's Ukraine appeal.
Jumbo in Paris-Nice stranglehold, Pedersen resists for stage win
Danish rider Mads Pedersen, the 2019 world champion, won a sprint finish to take the third stage of the Paris-Nice on Tuesday and consolidate fourth place overall in the highly competitive eight day race.
In nod to Russia, Ukraine says no longer insisting on NATO membership
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is no longer pressing for NATO membership for Ukraine, a delicate issue that was one of Russia's stated reasons for invading its pro-Western neighbor.
Make membership easier, Kosovo PM tells NATO, EU
Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti pressed his country's case for EU and NATO membership, telling AFP that Russia's invasion of Ukraine meant that both organisations needed to make it easier -- and faster -- for candidate countries to join.
On edge of war: Russian missiles chink away at Kyiv's southern flank
The tinny Ukrainian voice in the supermarket's loudspeaker urged exiting shoppers to rush home and switch off the gas.
Root goes as England collapse to 57-4 at lunch
England’s fragile top-order batting was again exposed as the West Indies pacers reduced the visitors to 57 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series in Antigua on Tuesday.
Russian generals face peril as Ukraine invasion intensfies
The death in battle of at least one top Russian general in the invasion of Ukraine has shown that the military elite feel pressure to be personally present on the frontline, observers say.
Pentagon estimates 2,000 to 4,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
The US Defense Department told lawmakers Tuesday it estimates between 2,000 and 4,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Moscow's nearly two-week-old invasion of Ukraine.
West Indies contain England to 57-4 at lunch
England’s fragile top-order batting was again exposed as the West Indies pacers reduced the visitors to 57 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday.
'Z': on Russia's tanks and capturing the public's military mindset
Since Russia moved troops into Ukraine, the letter "Z" -- emblazoned on Moscow's advancing armoured vehicles -- has gripped the country's public consciousness on social media, in manicures and on an athlete's uniform.
World rallies for Women's Day under Ukraine war shadow
Protesters took to the streets worldwide for International Women's Day Tuesday with rallies in Pakistan defying security warnings and demonstrations in Europe urging solidarity with war-torn Ukraine.
Premier League suspends deal with Russia over Ukraine invasion
The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its deal with its Russian broadcast partner following the invasion of Ukraine.
Tribal clashes in Sudan's Darfur kill 16: medics
Tribal clashes in Sudan's ravaged Darfur region have left at least 16 people killed and 16 others wounded, medics said on Tuesday.
UK initiative pushes for more women to head FTSE-100 firms
Two years ago Tara Cemlyn-Jones, a former investment banker who helped in the financing of start-ups including lastminute.com, returned to the UK after years spent abroad.
Premier League suspends deal with Russian broadcaster
The Premier League announced Tuesday it was suspending its broadcast deal with its Russian broadcast partner following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Google to spend $5.4 bn on cybersecurity firm Mandiant
Google announced Tuesday a deal to acquire the cybersecurity firm Mandiant for about $5.4 billion, one of the tech giant's biggest purchases ever as it works to bolster its cloud computing offer.
Ukraine thaw could slow Russian advance in mud
Having failed to make a decisive advance in the early phase of its Ukraine campaign, the Russian army is now facing a thaw that could make progression on key routes problematic due to mud.
Ukrainians flee besieged cities as US oil ban looms
Desperate civilians fled besieged Ukrainian cities on Tuesday as US President Joe Biden looked set to announce a ban on Russian oil imports to punish Moscow for the invasion.
Aussie skipper Cummins declines to criticise Pakistan pitch after tame draw
Australian skipper Pat Cummins said he would leave it to fans and commentators to pass judgement on a dead wicket that saw his team's first Test in Pakistan in nearly a quarter of a century end in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.