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UN members approve talks on treaty protocol against environmental crime
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45 dead, 250 rescued in India landslides
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 45 people with at least 250 others rescued from a landscape transformed by mud and debris, officials said Tuesday.
Chinese leaders pledge further support for flagging economy
President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders stressed the need for further reform to support economic activity and the country's ailing property sector, state media reported Tuesday, following a key meeting centred on boosting growth.
Olympic blow as triathlon postponed, Biles chases first gold of Games
Unsafe pollution levels in the River Seine forced the postponement of the men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday as gymnastics icon Simone Biles eyed her first gold of the Games.
France, Spain log solid growth in second quarter
The French economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, giving a boost to the eurozone.
Markets mixed in cautious trade ahead of central bank decisions
Equity markets were mixed Tuesday as investors jockey ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, key economic data and earnings from tech titans this week.
Taiwan's President Lai calls for unity in face of China 'threat'
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday "a threat from China to any country is a threat to the world", emphasizing to lawmakers of more than 20 countries that global democracies must unite against "authoritarian expansion".
Newcastle's Howe not contacted 'whatsoever' about England job
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said Tuesday he has not had any official contact about the vacant England manager's post and stressed he was firmly committed to the Premier League club.
Olympic men's triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution
The Olympic men's triathlon was postponed just hours before it was due to get under way on Tuesday after last-ditch water quality tests in the River Seine revealed unhealthy pollution levels, organisers said.
36 dead, hundreds feared trapped in India landslides
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 36 people with hundreds more feared trapped under mud and debris, officials said Tuesday.
India's 'visa temple' bestows tickets to the American dream
Some gods grant riches and others good luck, but one deity in India offers a much less nebulous fortune to his devotees: tickets to a new life in the United States.
24 dead, hundreds feared trapped in India landslides
Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains have killed at least 24 people with hundreds more feared trapped under mud and debris, officials said Tuesday.
Drought in Sicily threatens grain fields, animal herds
A crushing drought in Sicily has withered fields of grain, deprived livestock of pasture land and fanned a spate of wildfires, causing damage already estimated at 2.7 billion euros this year.
Belgium flexes its new locally sourced mussels
It is a popular tradition to eat mussels in Brussels but what may surprise many is that none of the molluscs visitors enjoy are locally sourced in Belgium.
Notorious UK Islamist preacher to be sentenced
Anjem Choudary, one of the UK's most recognised radical Islamist preachers, will be sentenced on Tuesday after being found guilty of directing a banned organisation and encouraging support for it online.
Hong Kong young fencers draw inspiration from Olympic 'Sword Queen'
Twelve-year-old Hong Kong fencing beginner Lloyd got a new role model over the weekend -- "Sword Queen" Vivian Kong Man-wai, who clawed back a 7-1 deficit in the women's epee final to win Olympic gold in Paris.
Biles chases first Paris Olympic gold, triathlon postponed
Simone Biles is tipped to win her first Olympic gymnastics gold since 2016 on Tuesday, while Paris organisers postponed the men's triathlon by a day over pollution in the Seine just hours before it was due to start.
One dead in Venezuela as protesters teargassed in wake of disputed vote
At least one person died Monday in Venezuela as security forces tried to break up protests triggered by a hotly disputed election result that gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a third term in power, an NGO said.
'Bending of reality': US liberals stoke political conspiracies
From false claims of a "staged" assassination attempt on Donald Trump to a viral joke about his running mate having sex with a couch, American liberals have taken a page from the far-right's playbook in pushing wild conspiracy theories ahead of US elections.
Asian investors trade cautiously ahead of central bank decisions
Asian markets edged down Tuesday as investors jockey ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, key economic data and earnings from tech titans this week.
Blinken, Austin hold defence talks with Philippine counterparts
US foreign and defence ministers met their Philippine counterparts in Manila on Tuesday, with Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea likely to dominate talks.
Spain PM set to testify in wife's graft probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to testify on Tuesday in a preliminary graft probe into his wife's business dealings, a case that has piled pressure on his fragile minority government.
Biles chases first Paris Olympic gold, fingers crossed over Seine
Simone Biles is tipped to win her first Olympic gymnastics gold since 2016 on Tuesday while Paris organisers will be nervously monitoring pollution levels in the River Seine ahead of the men's triathlon.
Biden unveils long-shot plan to overhaul US Supreme Court
Joe Biden unveiled plans Monday for sweeping US Supreme Court reforms, as he seeks to cement his legacy in the twilight of his presidency despite Republicans branding the proposals dead on arrival.
Evacuations, destruction as California's largest fire of year rages
Throngs of firefighters were mobilized in California Monday to battle the state's largest blaze of the year, which has prompted thousands of evacuations and already burned an area larger than the city of Los Angeles.
'We were robbed': Despair in Venezuela after Maduro victory
Thousands of furious Venezuelans took to the streets Monday to protest what they called a stolen election, tearing down posters of President Nicolas Maduro as the banging of pots and pans echoed through Caracas.
Sabalenka returns from shoulder injury at Washington
Two-time reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka returns to competition at this week's WTA Washington Open after taking a month off due to a shoulder injury.
California's largest fire of year rages in state's north
Thousands of firefighters and hundreds of trucks were mobilized in California Monday to continue fighting the state's largest blaze of the year, which has already burned an area larger than the city of Los Angeles.
Ethiopia gets IMF relief after easing forex curbs
Cash-strapped Ethiopia eased foreign exchange curbs on Monday as part of a broad economic reform package as the International Monetary Fund approved a loan to the Horn of Africa nation seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout.
NFL bans Houston's Autry six games for doping
Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry was suspended for six games by the NFL on Monday for violating the league's policy against using performance-enhancing drugs.
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Montreal event
World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open tournament in Montreal, Tennis Canada said on Monday.
Venezuela protesters teargassed as opposition cries foul over Maduro reelection
Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas Monday on protesters challenging the reelection victory claimed by President Nicolas Maduro but disputed by the opposition and questioned abroad.
'It's for Ukraine': Kharlan celebrates special Olympic bronze
Ukraine's Olga Kharlan may have missed out on the individual Olympic gold medal she craved but she said her bronze in Monday's sabre final was "really special", dedicating it to her war-torn country.