Stocks climb eyeing US rate cut, political turbulence
Stock markets mostly rose while gold reached new highs on Tuesday, with expectations of US rate cuts to bolster the world's biggest economy offsetting political turbulence in Japan and France.
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Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap
Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their popularity, while a "ridiculous" upcoming court case in London against them will be "thrown out".
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Tedesco replaces Mourinho as Fenderbahce coach
Former Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has replaced Jose Mourinho as manager of Turkish outfit Fenerbahce on a two-year contract, the Istanbul club said Tuesday.
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Brazil's Supreme Court begins voting in Bolsonaro coup trial
Brazil's Supreme Court began voting Tuesday on a verdict in former president Jair Bolsonaro's coup trial that has prompted protests by his fervent base and a punitive backlash from US ally Donald Trump.
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Vuelta hit by protests again, Bernal wins stage
Stage 16 of the Vuelta a Espana was shortened by eight kilometres on Tuesday because of a "big protest" close to the finish, race organisers said.
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McIlroy takes Federer advice to avoid golf boredom
Rory McIlroy has revealed advice from tennis legend Roger Federer is providing the inspiration for his battle to avoid becoming bored of golf.
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Israel strikes Hamas officials in Qatar
Israel's military said it conducted air strikes targeting senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital on Tuesday, as Qatar condemned an attack on buildings housing members of the Palestinian militant movement.
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French fear diplomatic stitch-up over Bayeux Tapestry loan
French President Emmanuel Macron's promise to loan the Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom in a diplomatic gesture has caused an outcry in the French art world given the ancient fabric's fragile state.
Read moreNepal protesters set parliament ablaze as PM quits
Nepali youth protesters set parliament ablaze on Tuesday as the veteran prime minister obeyed furious crowds to quit, after one of the deadliest crackdowns in years in which at least 19 people were killed.
Read moreRussian attack kills 24 in Ukraine during pension distribution
A Russian strike on Tuesday killed 24 people waiting for pension payments in a front-line town of eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are massing forces for a large-scale offensive, officials said.
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