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Hungary cuts anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban-era law
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Hypersonic weapons highlight arms race on the Korean peninsula
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'Our future is being robbed': Greta Thunberg joins France student protests
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Fiji appoint ex-Springboks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup
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Late superstar Anita Mui's ashes missing in Hong Kong
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Hungary to reverse Orban-era anti-LGBTQ legislation
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'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
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Allen rushes Bills to thrilling 37-34 win over Rams
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Boasting South Korea footballers spark rethink of military service exemptions
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India youth shift tactics as police clamp down on election protest
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Five dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico's Pacific coast
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Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze
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Seoul, Tokyo stocks plunge as Asia suffers fresh tech rout
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IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
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Damaged and drained, Indonesia's peatlands go up in smoke
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Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate
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Dominant Australia wary of Pacific threat at Rugby League World Cup
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France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
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Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation
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Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion
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Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in
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El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week
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Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to extend MLB playoff lead
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Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects
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Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
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Melbourne imam denies links to suspected flydubai hijacker
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'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead: representatives
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Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
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Former DR Congo president Kabila forms new force with M23 armed group
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'Devastating' waves leave California beach homes on brink of collapse
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Tom Cruise's 'Digger' tanks, leaving studio with $250 mn hole
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Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic
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US actress Selma Blair arrested after flight altercation
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Talarico rejects mental health conspiracy theory after return from flu
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One dead as Hurricane Simon creeps along Mexico's Pacific coast
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Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to visit jailed father
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Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades
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Brazil's patron saint reappears in polarized election campaign
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Fury as US federal agents search anti-Trump lawmaker's home
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US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one
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One goal enough for Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron
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Migrant crisis wounds unhealed in Ceuta as Spanish royals visit
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A7 to unveil a service that will re-invent the international payments market
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Brazilian judge allows Flavio Bolsonaro to visit jailed father
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'Status quo' with EU 'not good enough', UK PM says as summit date set
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France braces for fresh student demonstrations as Macron calls for 'respect'
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Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France
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Zelensky doubtful on Russian acceptance of Trump's 'energy ceasefire'
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French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack
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Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: government
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Saudis in World Cup spotlight after $2bn spending spree
A lavish spending spree brought star players and attention to Saudi Arabia, but it has not reaped rewards for the national team who arrive at the World Cup desperate to reverse a run of poor results.
US must not be 'too honest' at World Cup, says Roldan
World Cup co-hosts the United States can be "too honest" in games and need to improve at soccer's dark arts for their opener against Paraguay, midfielder Cristian Roldan said Tuesday.
Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears
Benfica on Tuesday parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him.
Spain, France qualify for 2027 Women's World Cup as England wait
World champions Spain and France booked their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil on Tuesday, but England missed out on automatic qualification despite beating Ukraine.
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen's Club doubles on Tuesday.
'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely focussed on helping the co-hosts succeed this summer.
Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
Somali referee Omar Artan said the "biggest dream of my life" had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup.
Knicks ready to 'throw the first punch' in NBA Finals
With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals after slow starts.
Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
Serena Williams made a winning return to tennis after four years in retirement as the American legend partnered Victoria Mboko in a first-round doubles victory at the Queen's Club on Tuesday.
Real Madrid's 150 mn euros bid for Atletico's Alvarez rejected
Real Madrid said on Tuesday that Atletico Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros ($173 million) for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez.
Spurs handling physicality of Knicks and New York hostility
Handling physicality from the New York Knicks and hostility from New York supporters has helped boost the San Antonio Spurs as they try to pull level in the NBA Finals.
Stokes considering England captaincy future after nightclub incident
Ben Stokes is preparing to make a decision on his future as England captain, several British media outlets reported Tuesday following his involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.
Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive
Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of Maurizio Sarri.
Somalia backs referee after he is denied entry to US
Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.
Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Visma win Auvergne team time-trial but Baudin keeps yellow
American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial on stage three of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as Frenchman Alex Baudin retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.
Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI
Mosaddek Hossain hit a career-best 86 not out and Nahid Rana took four wickets as Bangladesh trounced Australia by 86 runs in the rain-hit opening one-day international on Tuesday to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move
Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.
Itoje out of latest England training squad
England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.
'No fairytale ending' as winger Lowe announces Ireland exit
New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an impending move to Japan.
Gower warns Stokes' England captaincy in 'severe doubt' after nightclub incident
Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the past tense" following the all-rounder's involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.
McKeown battles illness to surge home in 100m backstroke at Australian trials
Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell Tuesday to ensure she will swim the event at the Commonwealth Games.
Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia
Mosaddek Hossain struck a career-best 86 not out on his return to international cricket as Bangladesh recovered to post 284-8 against a sloppy Australia in the opening one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
Diogo Jota's widow said in a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson she is sure her late husband will be in his "heart" when he leads the side out for their opening match in the World Cup on Saturday.
Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep
Chinese football fans left without a national team to support at the World Cup have turned to referee Ma Ning -- nicknamed "Card Master" for his enthusiasm in booking players -- as the country's representative for the tournament.
Spain beat Peru 3-1 to head into World Cup on high
Spain gave a taste of what makes them one of the World Cup favourites with a 3-1 win over Peru on Monday in their final friendly before the showpiece kicks off.
Wembanyama sparks Spurs past Knicks in NBA Finals as Trump booed
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to spark the San Antonio Spurs over New York 115-111 in the NBA Finals on Monday, snapping the Knicks' 13-game win streak with President Donald Trump booed as he watched.
Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals as Trump booed
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to inspire the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory over New York in the NBA Finals on Monday, snapping the Knicks' 13-game win streak with President Donald Trump booed as he watched on.
Hopes soar for US fans as hosts assemble at World Cup camp
Under dazzling blue California skies, the United States soccer team held its first World Cup training session at the co-hosts' base camp Monday.
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday.