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'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test

Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say

All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

As Champions Cup opens on mournful note, holders Bordeaux-Begles draw

UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy

Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it

Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests

Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout

Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands'

US budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021

End of a dynasty? Dodgers digest playoff drubbing

Bend grieves after mass shooting: 'Who would do this to little kids?'

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Arsenal crush Sporting in Champions League to extend revival

Arsenal extended their revival with a ruthless 5-1 rout of Sporting Lisbon to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.

Ceasefire in Israel-Hezbollah war to take effect

US President Joe Biden said a Lebanon truce will take effect early Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would allow Israel to focus its attention on Hamas and arch-enemy Iran.

Egyptian clubs go on scoring sprees in CAF Champions League

Mahmoud Kahraba of Al Ahly and Ibrahim Adel of Pyramids each netted twice as the Egyptian contenders went on scoring sprees when the CAF Champions League group stage began on Tuesday.

Biden hails Lebanon ceasefire deal as 'good news'

President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed as "good news" a US and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, saying he hoped it could be a springboard to peace in Gaza too.

Brazil's Bolsonaro 'participated' in 2022 coup plot against Lula: police

Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro "actively participated" in a 2022 coup plot to prevent his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, from taking office, police alleged in a report made public Tuesday.

Barcelona striker Lewandowski scores 100th Champions League goal

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski stroked home a penalty on Tuesday against French side Brest to net his 100th Champions League goal.

Alvarez, Correa net braces as Atletico thrash Sparta in Champions League

Julian Alvarez and second-half substitute Angel Correa scored twice as Atletico Madrid cruised to an easy 6-0 win at struggling Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Autos, food: What are the risks from Trump's tariff threat?

Fresh US tariffs on Canada and Mexico could raise costs of automobiles and building materials, analysts said Tuesday, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to erect new trade barriers.

Alvarez, Correa net braces as Atletico thrash Sparta Prague

Julian Alvarez and second-half substitute Angel Correa scored twice as Atletico Madrid cruised to an easy 6-0 win at struggling Sparta Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Trump brings back government by social media

He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back.

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