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The Israeli foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in a high-profile visit, condemned by Somalia as an "unauthorised incursion", after Israel recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa.

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday got down to the business of running the country, under pressure from Washington to give access to Caracas's oil while trying to keep supporters of ousted Nicolas Maduro on her side.

Washington on Tuesday marks five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Donald Trump retracing their steps as Democrats revive hearings to hold the president accountable.

Icy temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related accidents causing six deaths from the continent's bitterest cold snap this winter so far.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said retaining the Spanish Super Cup this week would be a boost for his team's other ambitions this season.

Ruben Dias will be sidelined for up to six weeks and Josko Gvardiol is out for "a long time" as Manchester City battle a growing defensive crisis, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that he is "100 percent" committed to Newcastle as he dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Manchester United manager's job.

Below-freezing winter temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related accidents leading to five deaths from the cold snap in France alone.

The United States would lead a "ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism" with European participation if a peace deal is agreed in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv's allies said in a draft statement seen by AFP ahead of a Paris summit Tuesday.

Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling on Tuesday, with his daughter saying the injury was serious but "not dangerous".

All-electric vehicles accounted for nearly one quarter of new cars sold in the UK last year, a record high, industry data showed Tuesday, as Britain phases out combustion engines.

Legendary Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr, known for his long takes, monochromatic films and depictions of desolate landscapes on the silver screen, died on Tuesday at the age of 70.

Cyclist Derek Gee has agreed to join Lidl-Trek until 2028, the German outfit announced on Tuesday, as his former team said they had resolved their contract dispute with the Canadian.

World number six Alex de Minaur beat up-and-coming Jakub Mensik and then won in doubles to drag hosts Australia into the quarter-finals of the United Cup on Tuesday and thrill an energised Sydney crowd.

Electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in Germany in 2025, official data showed Tuesday, with Chinese manufacturers making inroads from a low base in the EU's largest economy despite tariffs.

Swiss authorities admitted Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died in a New Year blaze.

A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.

Australian Open title rivals Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina all launched their build-up with straight-sets wins Tuesday in Brisbane but home favourite Nick Kyrgios lost on his return.

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

One month out from the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive director Christophe Dubi told AFP on Tuesday that he was confident everything would be prepared on time, despite serious concerns.

Key European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Tuesday in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour.

Oil prices gained slightly and stock markets hit new heights Tuesday as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy.

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday that the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling at his residence on Tuesday, an aide said.

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was "sad" about negative reaction to her Battle of the Sexes exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios and that it "brought so many eyes" to tennis.

Australia's forests are losing trees more rapidly as the climate warms, a new study examining decades of data said Tuesday, warning the trend was likely a "widespread phenomenon".

Little-known Liam Rosenior is set for the toughest challenge of his short managerial career after revealing on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea.

Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on Tuesday, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city.

The US Department of Justice said Monday it is still reviewing more than two million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as it pushed more than two weeks past a deadline to release all files connected to him.

Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday that he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was "an opportunity I cannot turn down".

Nick Kyrgios conceded he would never be the player that he once was after losing his comeback match in the first round of the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

A destructive Travis Head said Tuesday he would likely remain opener for Australia in future after a sensational Ashes series highlighted by three centuries.