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Deadly tragedies involving migrants crossing Mexico
A fire that killed at least 39 people at an immigration detention center in northern Mexico is the latest in a series of tragedies involving US-bound migrants.
Israeli parties hold talks on justice reforms
Israel's far-right government and opposition parties Tuesday ended a "positive" first meeting on controversial judiciary reforms that sparked a general strike and mass protests, in the country's most severe domestic crisis in years.
US VP Harris recalls 'horror' of slavery in Ghana
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited the site in Ghana where slaves were shipped to the Americas, saying the horror of slavery should not be forgotten.
US VP Harris relives 'horror' of slavery in Ghana
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited the site in Ghana where slaves were shipped to the Americas, saying the horror of slavery should not be forgotten.
New clashes erupt in France pension protests
Fresh clashes erupted in France Tuesday between protesters and police as tens of thousands took to the streets to show their anger against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform that has sparked a major domestic crisis.
As Macron digs in, some French protesters support violent resistance
Demonstrations against French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform are drawing more and more radical protesters, with up to one in five voters approving the use of violence to further the cause, according to polls.
US backs special tribunal on Russia 'aggression' against Ukraine
The United States has thrown its support behind calls for a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the "crime of aggression" against Ukraine, an idea promoted by the European Union.
UK raises terror threat level in N.Ireland ahead of Biden visit
The UK government raised the terror threat level in Northern Ireland to "severe" on Tuesday, ahead of an expected visit by US President Joe Biden to mark the 25th anniversary of a landmark peace accord.
New clashes erupt in France in anti-Macron pension protests
New clashes erupted in France Tuesday between protesters and police as tens of thousands took to the streets to show their anger against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform which has sparked the biggest domestic crisis of his second mandate.
IOC backs return of Russian athletes as individuals, no timeline for Paris Olympics
Olympic chiefs on Tuesday recommended the return to competition of Russian and Belarusian athletes as individual neutrals, but refused to give a timeline on their potential participation at next year's Paris Olympics.
Caution in crisis-hit Israel as talks set to start
Caution prevailed in Israel Tuesday ahead of the first talks between the government and opposition after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused controversial judicial reforms which sparked a general strike and mass protests.
In east DR Congo, displaced Muslims celebrate bleak Ramadan
A brilliant setting sun illuminates the sky above the mosque of Munigi, a small clapboard building in troubled eastern DR Congo serving Muslims displaced by the M23 conflict.
Russia says Ukraine using long-range US artillery
Moscow announced Tuesday it had for the first time downed a long-range rocket supplied to Ukraine by the United States, weapons Kyiv said were key to an anticipated counter-attack against Russian forces.
Humza Yousaf confirmed as new Scottish leader
Scotland's parliament on Tuesday confirmed Humza Yousaf will replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, the devolved nation's youngest and the first Muslim leader of a government in western Europe.
Ukraine says Russia must leave 'every meter' of country
Ukraine's top diplomat on Tuesday demanded that Russian forces leave "every meter" of the country as he cast Kyiv's battle against the invaders as part of the global fight for democracy.
At least 39 migrants dead in Mexico detention center fire
A fire started by migrants protesting against their expected deportation killed at least 39 people at a Mexican immigration detention center near the US border, authorities said Tuesday.
US slaps sanctions on Syria's Assad's cousins over captagon drug
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two cousins of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over the trafficking of the stimulant drug captagon, a growing export for the state, which is quickly normalizing ties in the region.
Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Tuesday he was sending the country's football association chief for talks with FIFA about its hosting of the Under-20 World Cup after the draw was nixed following protests over Israel's participation.
Under-fire Greek PM sets May elections
Greece's prime minister on Tuesday announced May 21 elections as popular anger seethes over government failures blamed in last month's train tragedy that killed 57 people.
EU fossil fuel car ban gets final green light
The 27 EU member states gave final approval Tuesday to a ban on sales of new fossil fuel cars by 2035, after Germany dropped a last-minute blocking effort.
Dozens of Bulgarian schools shut over bomb threats
Several dozen schools across Bulgaria were ordered shut on Monday and Tuesday after receiving emailed bomb threats with suspected links to Russia, police said.
Scottish parliament to confirm Yousaf as first minister
Scotland's parliament is set to confirm Humza Yousaf as the new first minister on Tuesday, after he narrowly won the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.
At least 39 killed in fire at Mexico-US border migrant center
At least 39 migrants died in a fire that broke out at an immigration detention center in a Mexican city on the US border, the Mexican government said Tuesday.
Afghan orphaned toddler Maryam finally reunited with family
An Afghan toddler who was bundled onto an evacuation flight from Kabul in 2021 after her parents died in a bomb blast has been reunited with relatives at a Qatar orphanage.
Macron's ratings near record low amid French protests
French President Emmanuel Macron's personal ratings are approaching their lowest recorded level over his handling of pension reform and protests, a poll indicated Tuesday.
New strike turmoil grips France as Macron remains defiant
Fresh strikes and protests roiled France on Tuesday with a record number of police deployed, as President Emmanuel Macron remained defiant over a pensions reform that is sparking turmoil in the country.
Fencers call on Bach to stick to Olympic ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
More than 300 active and former fencers have called on Olympic chief Thomas Bach to uphold the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes when he and the decision-making board of the International Olympic Committee meet on Tuesday.
Scottish Muslim leader's rise underlines 'new norm' in UK
The jury is out on whether Humza Yousaf can deliver independence for Scotland.
Scottish parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister
Scotland's parliament is set to confirm Humza Yousaf as the new first minister on Tuesday, after he narrowly won the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.
Kim calls for ramping up N.Korea's 'weapon-grade nuclear material'
Leader Kim Jong Un called for North Korea to expand production of "weapon-grade nuclear materials", state media said Tuesday, as Pyongyang unveiled what appeared to be a new, smaller tactical nuclear warhead.
Xi hails Middle East thaw in call with Saudi crown prince
Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded what he called the easing of tensions in the Middle East during a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, state media reported.
Scots parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister
Scotland's devolved lawmakers are set to confirm Humza Yousaf as the new first minister on Tuesday, after he narrowly won the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.