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Macron tackles French immigration 'anxieties' with new law
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to make a second attempt at increasing expulsions of illegal immigrants after a series of scandals and under fierce pressure from his far-right opponents.
Iran sentences five to hang over protest-linked killing
Iran has sentenced to death five people over the killing of a Basij paramilitary force member during nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death, the judiciary said Tuesday.
Pogues star Shane MacGowan admitted to hospital
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, best known as the singer of Christmas favourite "Fairytale of New York", has been admitted to hospital, his wife said.
Highs and lows of Eddie Jones' England reign
Eddie Jones was sacked as England rugby coach on Tuesday, some seven years after the Australian was appointed to the role.
Libya tells foreign energy firms it's safe to return
Libya's state energy firm urged its foreign oil and gas partners to resume exploration and production Tuesday assuring them security had begun to improve dramatically after clashes earlier this year.
Zelensky visits Donbas near 'difficult' Ukraine front
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited the frontline region of Donetsk in east Ukraine, describing fighting in the area as "difficult" with Russian forces pushing to capture the industrial city of Bakhmut.
Xi visit spotlights warming Saudi-China ties, and their 'limits'
When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia from Wednesday, the oil-rich kingdom will seek mostly economic gains rather than a meaningful shift away from its longtime protector the United States, analysts say.
Markets drop as Fed worries offset China's Covid easing
Stock markets mostly fell on Tuesday as fears that the US Federal Reserve will maintain its aggressive anti-inflation measures trumped growing optimism over China's economic reopening.
England sack coach Jones nine months from World Cup
England were left looking for a new head coach nine months out from next year's World Cup after the Rugby Football Union announced Tuesday Eddie Jones had been sacked from the post.
Juan Carlos had immunity from claims while king of Spain: UK judges
Spain's former king Juan Carlos I had immunity from harassment claims made against him by his former mistress while he was monarch, three Court of Appeal judges in London ruled on Tuesday.
Lautaro struggles as Argentina thrive at World Cup
Argentina have gradually found their feet at the World Cup, improving with every game, but striker Lautaro Martinez has been going in the other direction.
Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak
Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.
Oversight board slams Meta for special treatment of high-profile users
An oversight panel said on Tuesday Facebook and Instagram put business over human rights when giving special treatment to rule-breaking posts by politicians, celebrities and other high-profile users.
China blasts US military report as 'groundless speculation'
China on Tuesday criticised a US defence report estimating Beijing's nuclear arsenal would triple by 2035 as "groundless speculation" and accused Washington of "hyping up" the military threat posed by the world's most populous country.
Captain Son apologises after South Korea's meek World Cup exit
Son Heung-min apologised after his South Korean side exited the World Cup following a sobering 4-1 defeat to favourites Brazil in the last 16 in Qatar.
2026 World Cup hosts may look to South America for competition
North America's trio of 2026 World Cup hosts are being urged to head south to play in the next Copa America in a bid to improve on disappointing results in Qatar.
South African GDP rebounds to scale new peak
South Africa's economy rebounded beyond pre-Covid levels in the third quarter of 2022 to reach its highest-ever peak, official data showed Tuesday.
Biden celebrates giant semiconductor project
President Joe Biden flies Tuesday to Arizona to celebrate the mammoth expansion of a Taiwanese semiconductor plant, citing the project as proof that the United States is finally breaking dangerous dependency on foreign manufacturers for the vital component.
Croatia coach Dalic says Brazil World Cup squad 'scary'
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic called Brazil's squad "scary" but says his team are not big underdogs in Friday's quarter-final against the World Cup favourites.
Al Jazeera submits slain journalist's case to ICC
TV network Al Jazeera submitted the case of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, saying she was killed by Israeli forces.
Shall we dance? Brazil cop flak, praise for World Cup shenanigans
Brazil's players have divided football after they celebrated each of their goals in the 4-1 World Cup mauling of South Korea with some extravagant dance moves, with even their coach getting in on the act.
EU agrees ban on imports driving deforestation
The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday to ban the import of products including coffee, cocoa and soy in cases where they are deemed to contribute to deforestation.
Indonesia parliament approves ban on sex outside marriage
Indonesia's parliament approved legislation on Tuesday that would outlaw sex outside marriage in a move critics said was a huge setback to rights in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Unsung Henderson earns respect with influential England role
After starting the World Cup in the shadows, Jordan Henderson has emerged as England's unsung hero ahead of their heavyweight quarter-final clash with France on Saturday.
Qatar's Dr Cool says air-conditioned Olympic marathon possible
The engineer who developed the air conditioning for Qatar's World Cup stadiums says that a cooling system for an Olympic marathon is possible if the Gulf state bids for the Games.
Warmer noses are better at fighting colds: study
Chilly weather and common respiratory infections often go hand in hand.
Tunisia film portrays 'modern and connected' rural youth
The Tunisian director of "Under the Fig Trees", which portrays young harvest workers, said she hoped the award-winning drama film would "smash the cliche" that rural women are "miserable and closed".
Asian, European markets drop as Fed worries offset China Covid easing
Most Asian and European markets fell Tuesday and the dollar rose as fresh fears that the US Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than hoped overshadowed growing optimism over China's economic reopening.
Students protest campus lockdown as China eases Covid curbs
Students have staged a protest against a coronavirus lockdown at a university in eastern China as authorities across the country take baby steps away from their hardline zero-Covid policy.
Greek police accused of brutality after another boy shot
Anger at a 16-year-old boy being shot in the head by Greek police Monday after driving away from a petrol station without paying has again thrown a spotlight on alleged police brutality in the country.
Asian markets hurt as Fed worries offset China Covid easing
Most Asian stocks fell Tuesday and the dollar rose as fresh fears that the US Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than hoped overshadowed growing optimism over China's economic reopening.
Indonesia parliament approves ban on extra-marital sex
Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday approved legislation that would outlaw sex outside marriage in a move critics said was a huge setback to rights in the world's most populous Muslim country.