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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension after walking out on Portugal
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France announces curfews as government grapples with unrest
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France announces first curfews as govt grapples with unrest
France announced partial curfews on Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem discontent over living costs, after weekend demonstrations spilled into some of the worst street violence in recent years.
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Saudi airport closure disrupts life in kingdom's capital
The prolonged closure of Riyadh's airport after a series of fatal attacks has exposed the risks confronting Saudi Arabia's drive to shift its international image, disrupting businesses, airlines and residents more than a week after flights were grounded.
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Double car bomb attack kills 10 at Pakistan military compound
Suicide bombers belonging to a militant group drove two explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday evening, triggering massive explosions and killing at least 10 civilians, police told AFP.
Putin hails Myanmar ties as junta chief visits Moscow
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised Russia's developing ties with Myanmar, during a visit by the Asian country's junta chief to its key ally.
UN human rights experts criticise 'unneccessary' and 'unlawful' Olympic security
Three human rights experts commissioned by the United Nations on Tuesday issued a report saying some security measures for the 2024 Paris Olympics were "unnecessary or disproportionate" while others "were discriminatory or even unlawful".
'Easy' route impossible in Champions League: Barca's Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick dismissed claims his team have an "easy" path to the Champions League final, ahead of their last 16 clash against Benfica.
Smith says 'positives' for Australia despite Champions Trophy exit
Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday said his team's inexperienced bowlers would be "better for the exposure" after slipping to a Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by India on Tuesday.
Mavs' Irving ruled out for season with ACL injury - reports
Dallas Mavericks All Star guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Abbas says PA ready to run Gaza as Arab leaders discuss reconstruction
Mahmud Abbas said his Palestinian Authority was ready to reassume control over Gaza, as Arab leaders in Cairo on Tuesday hammered out a plan for rebuilding the devastated territory to counter a widely condemned proposal by US President Donald Trump.
China, Canada retaliate against Trump's 'dumb' tariff war
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a stunning attack on Donald Trump's "dumb" trade war as huge US tariffs kicked in against Canada, Mexico and China on Tuesday, sparking angry and immediate retaliation from all three.
EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to 'rearm' Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros ($843 billion) for Europe's defence -- and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid.
Swiss prosecutors seek suspended sentences for Blatter and Platini
The Swiss public prosecutor on Tuesday requested suspended sentences of 20 months for both Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini in an appeal against their 2022 acquittal in a corruption case.
Chaos as Serbia opposition set off flares in parliament to back protests
Serbian opposition lawmakers lit flares and set off suspected tear gas grenades in parliament on Tuesday in support of ongoing anti-corruption protests, with multiple lawmakers injured during the melee.
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
As Europe scrambles to boost military aid to Ukraine, calls are intensifying to fund it by seizing tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, in an issue causing tension between European allies.
Stock markets, oil slide on trade war fears as US tariffs bite
Stock markets were in gloomy mode Tuesday as China, Mexico and Canada hit back at US tariffs and fears grew that Europe could be President Donald Trump's next target in the growing global trade war.
China, Canada retaliate in 'dumb' Trump tariff war
Donald Trump's trade war against America's largest trading partners escalated Tuesday as huge US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China kicked in, sparking angry retaliation from all three.
Vance denies criticizing British, French armies
US Vice President JD Vance insisted Tuesday he was not targeting France and Britain with remarks he made dismissing the military abilities of countries supporting a possible European peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
Tunisia puts opposition figures on mass trial decried as 'absurdity'
The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with lawyers and relatives denouncing the case as politically motivated.
Zelensky appeals to Trump after aid halt
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to "make things right" with Donald Trump and to work under the US president's "strong leadership" to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine.
Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia
Veteran batsman Virat Kohli rolled back the years with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
South Africa preparing for knock-out game as any other, says Bavuma
Captain Temba Bavuma said South Africa will not change their approach for Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand despite the team's poor record in knock-out matches.
Dior's Chiuri creates elemental show for what could be her last
Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future Tuesday as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire.
Trump to tout new 'American dream' to Congress despite Ukraine, tariff tensions
Donald Trump will tout his high-octane start to his second term in an address to Congress Tuesday, in the face of a nation roiled by his aggressive extension of presidential power and a world unsettled by his shifts on Ukraine and tariffs.
'No holding back', say Bayern before Leverkusen showdown
Bayern Munich have promised not to die wondering against domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen as the sides prepare for the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday.
Liverpool boss Slot accused of foul-mouthed rant at ref
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been accused of aiming an expletive-filled rant at referee Michael Oliver, claiming the official would be to blame if the Premier League leaders did not win the title.
Eurovision chiefs promise 2025 show 'all about surprises'
Eurovision organisers promised Tuesday that the 2025 edition of the song contest will be all about surprises, with two months to go before showtime.
Fears grow that last boat in Vendee Globe will miss cut-off
As Fabrice Amedeo and his boat Nexans-Wewise crossed the finish line at Les Sables-d'Olonne in 32nd position on Tuesday, fears were growing that the last competitor still at sea would miss the Friday cut-off.
Peru's 'first poor president' on trial for rebellion
Peru's ousted ex-president Pedro Castillo went on trial accused of rebellion in Lima Tuesday for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree to avoid impeachment for alleged graft.
Wales wing Adams ruled out of Scotland Six Nations clash
Wales wing Josh Adams has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.
Eurovision organisers say 2025 show 'all about surprises'
Eurovision organisers promised on Tuesday the 2025 edition of the song contest in Switzerland will be all about surprises, with two months to go before showtime.
Luis Enrique says Slot has created 'almost perfect' Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed the work done by Liverpool boss Arne Slot and said on Tuesday the Dutchman had built an "almost perfect team" since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
Prada shines despite luxury crisis, Versace rumours swirl
Italian luxury fashion house Prada reported a bumper set of results for 2024 on Tuesday, defying analysts' expectations and the crisis in luxury markets.
Vance denies having criticized French, British armies
US Vice President JD Vance insisted Tuesday he was not targeting France and Britain with remarks he made dismissing the military abilities of countries supporting a possible European peacekeeping force in Ukraine.