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Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader Gustavo Petro was planning a "coup" and ordered the military to "protect" the country's democracy.

Czech rider Mathias Vacek celebrated the "perfect" day for his Lidl-Trek team after former world champion Mads Pedersen won Tuesday's fourth stage of the Tour de France in searing heat.

More than four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Olympic Committe (IOC) on Tuesday lifted some restrictions allowing their athletes compete in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.

Karolina Muchova ended Naomi Osaka's bid for a first Wimbledon title as the Czech 10th seed beat the four-time Grand Slam champion in straight sets in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

From Ottoman warriors in suits of armour to a marble palace and fighter jets, US President Donald Trump got the kind of welcome he loves in Turkey on Tuesday.

Mexico said Tuesday it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, in the latest flareup of diplomatic tensions over Washington's war on cartels.

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will build a 700,000-barrels per day east African oil refinery in Lamu on the Kenya coast, a senior company official said Tuesday, ending speculation over the mega-project's location.

Alexander Zverev made the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, finishing off his suspended last-16 tie against Jiri Lehecka with a four-set win on Tuesday.

Just how Hannibal managed to lead war elephants and a full army over the Alps to attack the Romans remains a mystery, but a new modern biology study points to a potential route.

Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth stage of the Tour de France on a day of Nordic delight on Tuesday.

Australia's Beth Mooney has returned to number one in the women's T20 batting rankings after winning the player of the tournament award at the women's T20 World Cup.

France's Notre Dame cathedral on Tuesday got a unique memento of the fire that ravaged it seven years ago -- an electric guitar made from wood scarred by the flames.

Norwegian Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted race leader's yellow jersey as Denmark's Mads Pedersen won the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday.

Oil prices jumped after three tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, while jitters about the outlook for the AI sector hit equities.

British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following intense scrutiny over his finances.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that freeride skiing and snowboarding events, as well as synchronised skating, will be on the programme for the 2030 Winter Olympics, while dropping Nordic combined.

Harry Kane said England need to "calm down" after the emotionally draining win over Mexico that took them through to the World Cup quarter-finals.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that Syria must not be destabilised after twin bomb attacks near the Damascus hotel where he spent the night, during a landmark state visit to a country emerging from years of civil war.

Prince Harry on Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering in yet another blow to the estranged royal as he begins a fraught five-day trip back to the UK.

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen was Tuesday to announce if she will stand for president next year, after an appeals court paved the way for her to run but wearing an ankle tag as it confirmed her embezzlement conviction.

Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff's fairytale run in the quarter-finals.

Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France's midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn't want to wait for his chance.

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into his third Wimbledon semi-final, where he could face Novak Djokovic.

US President Donald Trump praised his "chemistry" with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit Tuesday, while hitting out at European allies for their response to his war in Iran.

Coco Gauff produced another gritty comeback to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon on Tuesday and become the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to "Goldilocks".

British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following scrutiny over his finances.

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors tracked concerns over the AI sector's outlook, while oil prices climbed after two tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

The US trade deficit widened sharply in May to its largest in over a year as imports rose, government data showed Tuesday, with analysts noting that businesses could be gearing up for further tariffs.

Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost their case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering, according to a ruling by London's High Court.

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 17 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged "all out" rescue efforts.