Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India Hindu festival
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
Trump's chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of 'racist statements' after derby
Fears of US public health crises grow amid falling vaccination rates
Latin American classics get the streaming treatment
Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break
Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home
Judge declines to immediately grant AP access to White House events
Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline
Doncic energizes LeBron as NBA homestretch begins
Washington (AFP) – LeBron James is energized to play alongside new Lakers teammate Luka Doncic while in Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hopes a National Basketball Association title will secure his place among league legends as the regular-season homestretch begins.
Bayern score late to see off Celtic in Champions League
Munich (Germany) (AFP) – Bayern Munich secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 94th minute strike by Alphonso Davies on Tuesday to secure a 1-1 draw on the night and a 3-2 aggregate win.
China condemns US 'tariff shocks' at WTO
Geneva (AFP) – The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization.
Club Brugge dump Atalanta out of Champions League
Bergamo (Italy) (AFP) – Teenage starlet Chemsdine Talbi scored twice as Club Brugge claimed a 3-1 victory away to Atalanta in Italy on Tuesday to win their Champions League play-off tie 5-2 on aggregate and advance to the last 16.
England coach Borthwick has faith in 'world
London (AFP) – Steve Borthwick expects “world-class goal-kicker” Marcus Smith to be back on target when England face oldest rivals Scotland in Saturday’s key Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
More fireworks expected in emotional USA
Boston (AFP) – Canada and the United States, whose inaugural fight-filled showdown set off emotional and political fireworks, meet for a rematch in Thursday’s NHL Four Nations Face-Off tournament final.
Formula One great Hamilton 'invigorated' by Ferrari move ahead of new season
London (AFP) – Lewis Hamilton said he felt “invigorated” and “full of life” following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in front of some 15,000 raucous fans during the 2025 Formula One season launch at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday.
Shakira medical record leak sparks Peru investigation
Lima (AFP) – Peruvian authorities threatened sanctions and hefty fines Tuesday as they investigated how popstar Shakira’s medical records were leaked following her treatment at a Lima clinic.
Macron says Trump 'can restart useful dialogue' with Putin
Paris (AFP) – French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host another meeting on Ukraine after the talks between the new US administration and Russia, adding that Donald Trump “can restart a useful dialogue” with Vladimir Putin.
Feyenoord reach Champions League last 16 as Hernandez lets down AC Milan
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Feyenoord reached the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday after taking advantage of Theo Hernandez’s damaging sending off to draw 1-1 at AC Milan and go through 2-1 on aggregate.
