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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday brushed aside criticism of a controversial deal to send migrants for processing in Albania, a European first which other European leaders are watching closely.

Standing in the ruins of his home, Nidal al-Arabeed took stock after more than 10 of his family members were killed by Israeli air strikes on the city of Jabalia, as the army tightened its seige on northern Gaza.

The latest draft of a UN climate deal published Tuesday narrows the options for increasing funding to poorer countries, but leaves unresolved the thorny question of how much they should receive.

Two giant pandas destined for the Washington zoo arrived in the United States from China on Tuesday, the latest in Beijing's campaign of international "panda diplomacy."

Bayern Munich welcomed back Jamal Musiala and Dayot Upamecano to training on Tuesday, after the duo missed their international commitments with injury.

Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday confirmed that midfielder Florian Wirtz picked up an ankle injury while on Germany duty, with the Bundesliga club unable to provide a time frame for his return.

One of a dozen brothers, Kamran Ghulam got used to waiting his turn for a bat as a child.

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing unveiled measures meant to replenish its cash flow Tuesday, including an intention to raise up to $25 billion, as it navigates recurrent production problems and a major US strike.

Two giant pandas destined for the Washington zoo arrived in the United States from China on Tuesday.

Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea and China both won.

Kylian Mbappe is hoping his recent move to Real Madrid will take his already glittering career on the pitch to new heights, but the French superstar has become embroiled in off-field difficulties in recent months.

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah threatened Tuesday to attack targets across Israel and said it would not be defeated by ongoing intense bombardment of its strongholds and leadership.

Oil prices tumbled Tuesday on reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden he would not strike Iran's crude or nuclear facilities.

Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins said on Tuesday he will miss their November Tests as he continues his recovery from knee and shoulder problems.

The Nations League match between France and Israel, on November 14, will be played at the Stade de France and "will of course be open to the public", Paris police announced on Tuesday.

Berlin Zoo visitors will from Wednesday be able to catch their first glimpse of two rabbit-sized panda cubs born almost eight weeks ago.

Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn said on Tuesday playing for the British and Irish Lions next year for the first time would be a dream despite a potential clash with Toulouse's end-of-season commitments.

Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England in Multan on Tuesday.

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Tuesday unveiled measures meant to replenish its cash flow, including its intention to raise up to $25 billion, as it navigates recurrent production problems and a major US strike.

Thomas Tuchel is in talks with the Football Association about becoming England's next manager, according to reports on Tuesday.

Dutch cycling great Harrie Lavreysen has history in his sights as he looks to add to his haul of 13 titles at the world track championships which get underway in Denmark on Wednesday.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Tuesday it had suspended head coach Chandika Hathurusingha for misconduct including an alleged assault of a player.

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee announced his resignation on Tuesday, a surprise move that comes as Moscow faces isolation from international sport over its Ukraine offensive.

Alex Ferguson is leaving his reported £2 million-a-year ($2.6m) ambassador role with Manchester United at the end of the season as part of a cost-cutting exercise.

The Turkish government defended a proposed tax on credit cards on Tuesday, saying it was needed to fund the arms industry and protect the country as conflict rages in its neighbourhood.

Oil prices tumbled more than five percent Tuesday after a report said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden he would not strike Iran's crude or nuclear facilities.

Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall has resigned, the Women's Super League club announced on Tuesday.

Thousands of US and Filipino troops launched joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, after China held huge drills around Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat.

A Swedish prosecutor said Tuesday a rape investigation had been opened without mentioning Kylian Mbappe, following media reports that the Real Madrid and France star was the suspect following a visit to Stockholm.

England fast bowler Matthew Potts removed opener Saim Ayub after a half-century before Pakistan reached 173-3 at tea on the opening day of the second Test in Multan on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Tuesday that Israel -- and not the United States -- will decide how it will strike back after Iran fired around 200 missiles at his country earlier this month.

Oil prices tumbled Tuesday after a report said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had told US President Joe Biden he would not strike Iran's crude or nuclear facilities in retaliation for a missile attack earlier this month.