Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Justice Minister Nominee Lee Yong-chul’s Past Defense of ‘Yangpyeong Log Cabin’ Murderer Revealed
Government Overspends €607 Million on International Protection Accommodation in 2024
Teatro Mayor Unveils 152-Performance 2027 Season Highlighting Beethoven and García Márquez
Three Arizona Judges Face Rare Defeat in Retention Elections
Culture
Seoul’s Hidden Quarries and the Memory of Queen Jeongsun
In central Seoul, steep granite cliffs along Mount Nak reveal a history of industrial quarrying intertwined with the tragic legacy of Joseon Dynasty royalty. These remnants of past extraction work frame historical sites dedicated to Queen Jeongsun, whose life was upended by political struggles surrounding her husband, King Danjong.
Economy
Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley Home Sales Forecast to Rebound in 2027
Home sales in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are projected to increase by approximately nine percent in 2027, marking a shift from recent declines. The British Columbia Real Estate Association anticipates this modest recovery as mortgage rates fall and tariff impacts fade, though average prices will rise much more slowly due to high inventory levels.
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US surgeon general declares gun violence a 'public health crisis'
The US surgeon general on Tuesday issued a landmark advisory declaring gun violence a "public health crisis" and calling for wide-ranging firearm controls that have historically met stiff political opposition.
Hazlewood doubts 'drastic' changes despite Australia World Cup exit
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes there is no "drastic" need to cull Australia's ageing squad despite the failure to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
EU to kick off 'historic' membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Russia army chief, ex-minister
The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's top army chief and ex defence minister over strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure that constituted alleged war crimes.
Kenya protesters scuffle with police firing rubber bullets, tear gas
Stone-throwing demonstrators scuffled Tuesday with Kenyan police who fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse thousands of mostly young people protesting proposed tax hikes in the capital Nairobi, AFP journalists saw.
Europe stocks drop on renewed French vote fears
Europe's stock markets slid Tuesday as jitters resurfaced over impending French elections, with investors also unnerved by Wall Street losses although Asian indices mostly rose.
Afghanistan hail Lara inspiration in T20 World Cup heroics
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan hailed the inspiration of cricket legend Brian Lara for helping them secure a place in the T20 World Cup for the first time.
Springboks' double World Cup winner Kolisi back for Ireland series
Double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has been recalled by South Africa for a highly anticipated two-Test home against Ireland in July, South African Rugby announced on Tuesday.
WikiLeaks founder Assange to be 'free man' after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be a "free man", his wife said Tuesday, once a judge signs off on a plea deal with US authorities to bring to a close his years-long legal drama.
Debutant Evenepoel to lead Soudal-Quick Step at Tour de France
Former Vuelta a Espana champion Remco Evenepoel will lead Soudal-Quick Step as the Tour de France starting this weekend, the Belgian team announced on Tuesday.
EU accuses Microsoft of abusing dominant position with Teams
Microsoft violated EU antitrust rules by bundling its Teams communications app with its popular Office suite, Brussels said on Tuesday, as the US tech giant vowed to do what it takes to address competition concerns.
Zaccagni joy but Italy remain unsure of Euro 2024 title credentials
Italy might be in the knockout stage of Euro 2024 but all is far from rosy in the defending champions' camp after Mattia Zaccagni's last-gasp goal against Croatia guaranteed them a last-16 berth.
Gaza officials say Israeli strike killed 10 relatives of Hamas chief
Israeli forces on Tuesday bombarded besieged Gaza where Palestinian officials said one strike killed 10 family members of Hamas' Qatar-based political chief Ismail Haniyeh, including his sister.
Celebrations erupt in Afghan cities after World Cup heroics
Rare celebrations erupted in multiple Afghan cities on Tuesday after the national cricket team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a nail-biting T20 win over Bangladesh.
Antarctic faces melting 'tipping point' as oceans warm: study
Scientists have discovered a new tipping point toward "runaway melting" of Antarctic ice sheets, caused by warm ocean water intruding between the ice and the land it sits on, according to a study published on Tuesday.
UK rolls out lavish welcome for Japanese royals as state visit begins
A guard of honour and a lavish banquet awaited Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in London on Tuesday as King Charles III was set to receive them at the start of a three-day state visit to Britain.
Paris prepares to refashion Olympics with urban look
Paris is putting on its game face to welcome the world for an Olympics it hopes will transform the look and feel of the event and burnish its image in the eyes of the world.
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka set to sign key debt deals with lenders
Sri Lanka has finalised long-delayed debt deals with its bilateral lenders including China to meet a key condition of an IMF bailout, the government said Tuesday.
Kenya police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at anti-tax protesters
Kenyan police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse young protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, AFP reporters saw, escalating tensions as demonstrators rallied across the country against proposed tax hikes.
Chanel at fashion week without sacked designer Viard
Awkward! Chanel was set to hold its haute couture show on Tuesday just three weeks after the very abrupt departure of creative director Virginie Viard after almost 30 years with the brand.
Unseen diplomatic manoeuvres helped unlock Assange deal
Behind closed doors, an Australia-US-UK diplomatic dance opened the way for a plea deal to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, analysts and a diplomat previously involved in the case told AFP.
At Paris Olympics, women athletes finally reach parity
Once seen as a "celebration of manly virtue" without women athletes, the modern Olympics will reach gender parity for the first time during this year's Paris Games, 128 years since its first edition.
Badminton no.1 An says Olympic medal 'last piece of puzzle'
South Korea's badminton world number one An Se-young said Tuesday that a medal at next month's Paris Olympics will be the "final piece of the puzzle".
EU to kick off membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, setting the fragile ex-Soviet states off on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block.
Djokovic will only play at Wimbledon if he can 'fight for title'
Novak Djokovic says he will only play at Wimbledon if he is fit enough to "fight for the title" but his recovery from knee surgery is going well.
Kenya police fire tear gas as youth protests kick off
Kenyan police fired tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, AFP reporters saw, as demonstrators rallied across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes.
WikiLeaks founder Assange leaves Britain after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in Britain and is set to face a final court hearing after reaching a plea deal with US authorities that brings to a close his years-long legal drama.
Nepal convicts 'Buddha boy' of child sex abuse
A Nepali man whose followers believe him to be a reincarnation of Buddha has been convicted of child sexual abuse, a court official said Tuesday.
Belgium aim to emerge top of four-way Group E scrap at Euro 2024
Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams -- including Romania and Slovakia -- are level on three points.
China lunar probe returns to Earth with samples
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon returned to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.
Auratus introduces a new Gold standard for individuals and global merchants through its global TAS Card & Business
Helvetic Digital Finance AG today announced the launch of TAS Card Individual and TAS Business Accounts for merchants, at the event in Hong Kong.The only gold-based payment solution and gold savings platform, which has transformed the global cross-border payment experience by enabling business owners, freelancers, and sole proprietors to request and accept business, such as consumer payments in vaulted-gold bullion, enabling instant cross-border value settlement and reducing risks and delays in global gold commerce.
Indian FA accuses sacked Stimac of using astrologer to pick players
India's football federation has accused Igor Stimac of using an astrologer to pick players after sacking him as coach following their World Cup qualifying failure.