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Why I voted -- Americans share what drew them to polls
For some, it was a sense of civic duty. For others, it was a chance to voice anger at inflation or high crime. Still more savored the opportunity to send a message to Washington.
Portugal target Uruguay revenge as Group H favourites
Portugal's hopes of challenging for a first World Cup title will likely be heavily dictated by how well they fare in an accessible group where their main rivals are Uruguay, the country that dumped them out in the last 16 four years ago.
NASA Moon rocket launch delayed again, this time by storm
NASA again rescheduled its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the east coast of Florida, officials said.
UK to remain 'bedrock' of NATO, Sunak declares
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday that the UK will continue to play a vital role in NATO for generations, ahead of a visit by Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Crypto kid Sam Bankman-Fried falls prey to Binance
Sam Bankman-Fried has undergone a rapid transformation from top of the heap in the world of cryptocurrencies as chief of the FTX digital exchange to embattled executive forced to seek help from rival Binance.
Migrants come ashore at Sicily port as France points finger at Italy
Hundreds of migrants waiting aboard rescue ships after Italy denied them entry finally came ashore Tuesday, even as a diplomatic row broke out between Paris and Rome over another vessel seeking safe harbour.
Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials
US park officials have asked visitors to stop licking psychedelic toads, warning that anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.
Divided America awaits verdict on Biden
A sharply polarized United States on Tuesday braced for a tense night of election results that will determine control of Congress and the future of President Joe Biden's agenda.
Everton humbled by Bournemouth, Brentford shocked in League Cup
Everton's long wait to win a trophy will not end with the League Cup after Frank Lampard's men were well beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth on Tuesday, as Brentford bowed out on penalties to League Two Gillingham.
Pique sent off at half-time in final Barcelona match
Gerard Pique was sent off at half-time of his final match before retirement, seemingly for remonstrating with the referee, but Barcelona fought back to beat Osasuna 2-1 and move five points clear at the top of La Liga on Tuesday.
Gnabry hits hat-trick as 'spectacular' Bayern thrash Bremen
Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich moved four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a dominant 6-1 win against Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
British minister facing bullying allegations resigns
British minister Gavin Williamson resigned late Tuesday from new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government following allegations he sent menacing messages to lawmakers and former colleagues.
Napoli extend Serie A lead to eight points after Milan held at Cremonese
Napoli extended their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points on Tuesday after beating Empoli 2-0 to claim their 10th straight league win, before nearest challengers AC Milan drew 0-0 with struggling Cremonese.
Migrants come ashore at Italian port as another ship heads to France
More than 200 migrants who have been waiting aboard a rescue ship after Italy refused them entry were allowed to come ashore Tuesday, as another vessel gave up hope and appealed to France for safe harbour.
Gnabry hits hat-trick as Bayern thrash Bremen
Former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich moved four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with a dominant 6-1 win against Werder Bremen on Tuesday.
Trudeau to appear -- but not compete -- on Drag Race reality TV
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a guest appearance on reality TV show "Drag Race," it was announced Tuesday, though some viewers may be disappointed he will not compete as one of the cross-dressing contestants.
DR Congo jets bomb M23 rebels in east
DR Congo's military used newly deployed jets to bombard M23 positions in the east of the country on Tuesday, officials said, with some residents of rebel-held territory fleeing across the border.
Italy to inject another 400 mn euros into airline
The Italian government on Tuesday approved injecting another 400 million euros ($400 million) into state-owned ITA Airways as efforts to sell off the airline stall.
French unions call Paris metro strike as inflation bites
Labour unions have called a major one-day strike which threatens to paralyse Paris public transport Thursday, the latest industrial action to demand relief from the French government over soaring prices.
Biden agenda at stake and Trump looms as US votes
Millions of Americans voted Tuesday in midterm elections that will decide the balance of power in Congress, determine the future of President Joe Biden's agenda and test the viability of another White House run by Donald Trump.
Striking Kenya Airways pilots to resume work
Kenya Airways pilots will end their days-long strike and return to work on Wednesday morning, their union said, after a court ordered staff to resume operations in a breakthrough for the beleaguered airline.
Migrants come ashore at Italian port as another ship appeals to France
More than 200 migrants who have been waiting aboard a rescue ship after Italy refused them entry were allowed to come ashore Tuesday, as another vessel gave up hope and appealed to France for safe harbour.
Colonists nibble at Gran Chaco, South America's other big forest
Dwarfed by its more prestigious sibling, the Amazon, South America's second largest forest is a little-known victim of 25 years of gradual invasion by agriculture.
Mendy denies lying to save himself on rape trial
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy denied lying to "save his own skin" on Tuesday as he gave evidence for a second day of his trial for string of sexual offences including rape, attempted rape and sexual assault.
In-form Wolfsburg defeat Dortmund at home
Goals from defender Micky van de Ven and Germany hopeful Lukas Nmecha helped Wolfsburg end Borussia Dortmund's three-match Bundesliga winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday.
Napoli see off Empoli to go nine points clear
Napoli moved provisionally nine points clear at the top of Serie A on Tuesday after beating Empoli 2-0 to claim their 10th straight league win.
Shakira, Pique reach child custody deal after split
Colombian music superstar Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Pique have reached an agreement over the custody of their two children following their breakup, their representatives said Tuesday.
One winner of record $2bn US lottery: organizer
A single ticket sold in California scooped an eye-watering $2 billion on Tuesday after a delayed draw in the US lottery.
Fortune Pink diamond sells for more than $28.5 mn
The Fortune Pink diamond, an exceptionally rare giant gemstone, sold for more than $28.5 million at auction in Geneva on Tuesday to a private Asian collector.
Colombia, Venezuela launch COP27 call to save Amazon
The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela, Gustavo Petro and Nicolas Maduro, launched a call Tuesday at the COP27 climate summit for a wide-ranging alliance to protect the Amazon, the planet's biggest tropical forest.
World 'burning up faster' than it can recover: Pakistan PM
Climate change is outpacing the capacity of developing nations to cope with its devastating impacts, the Pakistani premier told COP27 on Tuesday, as his country reels from historic floods.
WADA refers Valieva doping case to CAS
The World Anti-Doping Agency has referred the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the WADA president said Tuesday.