Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims 'unsubstantiated'
Politics
South Korea's dovish new president vowed Tuesday at the United Nations to work to end the "vicious cycle" of tensions with the North as he promised not to seek regime change.
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A Missouri woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for an outlandish plot to steal ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, from the family of the King of Rock and Roll and put it up for auction.
Nature
He mocked renewables as a "joke," praised "clean, beautiful coal" and declared climate change the "greatest con job ever."
Nature
Hong Kong and parts of southern China were on high alert early Wednesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with powerful winds and lashing rain, forcing Chinese authorities to shut down schools and businesses in at least 10 cities.
Sports
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he hasn't ruled out a return to the NBA this season as he continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Politics
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that NATO nations should shoot down Russian planes violating their territory, as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a UN summit.
Politics
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not believe struggling Argentina needed a bailout, as he backed his counterpart and close ally Javier Milei in a meeting on the sidelines of a UN summit.
Economy
European powers seeking to soon reimpose tough sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program met Tuesday with Tehran's top diplomat, but there were no signs of compromise.
Luke Donald is using lessons learned in his college days from NBA legend Michael Jordan to mold Europe's top golfers into a formidable team at the Ryder Cup.
Politics
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that slashing interest rates too quickly could allow inflation to remain elevated, but stressed that the central bank faces dual challenges moving forward.
Sports
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's bid to end their trophy drought will not be ruined by his tactics after claims the Gunners boss is guilty of being too cautious.
Culture
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will be back on the air in the United States Tuesday after a week-long hiatus following government pressure on broadcasters that critics said amounted to a chill on free speech -- but it won't be on everywhere.
Sports
Kenya's winning athletes received a raucous welcome home on Tuesday after finishing second in the overall medal table at the world championships in Tokyo with a haul of seven golds.
Technology
NASA on Tuesday said it was on track to send astronauts to orbit the Moon in early 2026, as the United States races China to return to the lunar surface.
Sports
England captain Ben Stokes is "on track" for the Ashes despite a recent shoulder injury, selectors said Tuesday as they handed part-time spinner Will Jacks a surprise place in the squad for the Test series in Australia.
Sports
Former world number one Novak Djokovic will play at the Shanghai Masters event next month, tournament organisers announced Tuesday.
Sports
American golfers Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay said Tuesday they plan to donate all money they receive from playing in the Ryder Cup to charity, hoping to quiet "noise" over the matter.
US President Donald Trump blasted the United Nations and Europe on his return to the world body Tuesday, warning that Western countries were "going to hell" because of migration and calling climate change a "con job."
Politics
Congolese Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege hopes a new film about his life will achieve what decades of activism have struggled to do: bringing his country's "forgotten" wars to wide public attention.
Sports
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler said Tuesday that he expects President Donald Trump's planned appearance later this week at the Ryder Cup to boost the United States squad.
Culture
One of Spain’s best-known art institutions opened an exhibition on Tuesday featuring photographs taken by photojournalists in war-torn Gaza, aiming to awaken "sleeping consciences" in a country that has already been at the forefront of highlighting the humanitarian calamity in the Palestinian territory.
Sports
Thomas Frank said he can handle the pressure to win trophies with Tottenham as he prepared for the start the club's League Cup bid against Doncaster on Wednesday.
Economy
The US Secret Service said Tuesday it had dismantled a network of electronic devices that could have crashed New York's telecommunications network in an attack ahead of the UN General Assembly.
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Turkey is experiencing its worst drought in over half a century, with rainfall dropping by 27 percent compared to the last three decades and even more in some regions, according to data published this week.
Nature
Hotspots of water scarcity could emerge by the 2020s and 2030s across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and North America, as climate change intensifies droughts, a new study said Tuesday.
Politics
US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.
Sports
Ben Stokes was named as England captain for the Ashes tour as the squad was announced on Tuesday for five Tests in Australia.
Health
There is no scientific evidence showing that pregnant women taking the painkiller paracetamol causes autism in their children, medical experts and drug regulators have emphasised after Donald Trump claimed the two were linked.
Politics
The head of French defence company Dassault said on Tuesday his firm could build the future European fighter jet by itself, as tensions persist with Germany over the multi-billion-euro project.
Sports
Atletico Madrid's owners are in advanced negotiations to sell a majority stake of the Spanish football club's shares to US private equity firm Apollo Global Management, according to various reports citing sources close to the deal.
Economy
Stock markets marked time Tuesday as traders monitored key economic indicators, with US inflation data due later this week that could influence Federal Reserve policy.
Sports
Qualifier Alejandro Tabilo saved two championship points in stunning top seed Lorenzo Musetti to win a nail-biting Chengdu Open final on Tuesday.
Politics
US President Donald Trump will denounce "globalist institutions" in his first United Nations address since returning to the White House and also meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against a backdrop of mounting tension with Russia.
Sports
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler downplays any idea of great expectations at this week's Ryder Cup, even after a six-win season that included two major titles.
Health
Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, following comments from the US president and his administration to the contrary.
Politics
The US central bank should preemptively address worsening labor market conditions by lowering interest rates, a top Federal Reserve official said Tuesday, warning that policymakers risk running "behind the curve."
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At least 90 buffaloes died while fleeing lions Tuesday after trampling on each other and falling off a cliff in Namibia's far east, wildlife officials said.
Politics
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that cuts to aid budgets were "wreaking havoc" as he opened the organization's annual meeting of world leaders, painting a dark picture of the world order.
Nature
Hong Kong and parts of southern China ground to a halt on Tuesday evening as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached with high winds and lashing rain, forcing Chinese authorities to shut down schools and businesses in at least 10 cities.