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Ukraine says Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa, killing two
Russia carried out fresh drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the port city of Odesa early on Tuesday, killing two people and hitting a maternity hospital, Ukrainian officials said.

South Korea in 'final stages' to sign major tank deal with Poland
South Korea is in the "final stages" of negotiations to potentially sign a major deal to supply K2 tanks to Poland, according to South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration on Tuesday.

Japan says two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific
Two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating in the Pacific for the first time, according to Japan, whose defence minister said Tuesday the move revealed the expansion of Beijing's military activities.

Huawei founder says chips still lag 'one generation' behind US
Chinese tech giant Huawei's chips still "lag behind the United States by one generation", state media quoted its founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei as saying in a rare interview on Tuesday.

Most markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day
Stocks mostly rose Tuesday as the latest round of China-US trade talks moved into a second day, with one of Donald Trump's top advisers saying he expected "a big, strong handshake".

Combs's ex to face scrutiny on the stand from music mogul's defense
Sean Combs's defense lawyers on Tuesday will question a woman who dated the music mogul up until his arrest, and who has testified in agonizing detail that he pressured her into drug-fueled sex with escorts.

Club World Cup riches await four African challengers
The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.

Three key battles in World Test Championship final
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, starting on Wednesday.

FIFA's Club World Cup finally faces the ultimate test
With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, FIFA's new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.

Indonesia revokes most mining permits in dive hotspot after outcry
Indonesia revoked permits on Tuesday for four of the five mining companies operating in the eastern archipelago of Raja Ampat after activists shared videos of islands damaged by nickel extraction.

Madrid to host grand prix as Formula One announces 2026 calendar
Spain will host two Formula One grands prix in 2026, with the new race in Madrid joining Barcelona, after organisers on Tuesday announced the calendar for a season that could bring big changes on the grid.

Australian mushroom murder suspect denies covering tracks
An Australian woman accused of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms denied Tuesday that she was covering her tracks when she left hospital against medical advice for 95 minutes.

Relatives struggle to find last 1,000 Srebrenica victims 30 years on
Sadik Selimovic's relief at surviving the Srebrenica massacres 30 years ago did not last long.

Ezra Collective's infectious energy defies jazz 'elitism' to win new fans
UK five-piece Ezra Collective has built up a loyal fan base with its upbeat jazz fusion, successfully challenging the genre's "elitism", saying that they embrace everyone.

Sunny Greece struggles with solar energy overload
In a field in central Greece that once grew clover and corn, maintenance worker Nikos Zigomitros deftly drives a tractor between rows of solar panels, trimming weeds under a blazing sun.

Ukraine says 'massive' Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa
Russia carried out "massive" drone attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and port city of Odesa early Tuesday, killing one person and hitting a maternity hospital, Ukrainian officials said, calling for further sanctions.

Trump's cuts are 'devastating' for vulnerable women worldwide: UN
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has faced budget cuts before, but the impact of President Donald Trump's policies has been even more "devastating" for reproductive health worldwide, chief Natalia Kanem told AFP.

Trump must tell Netanyahu 'enough is enough': ex-Israeli PM
US President Donald Trump should tell Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu "enough is enough", a former Israeli prime minister told AFP, denouncing the continuation of the war in Gaza as a "crime" and insisting a two-state solution is the only way to end the conflict.

Panthers maul Oilers in stormy clash to lead Stanley Cup Final
The Florida Panthers thrashed the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in a stormy Stanley Cup Final game-three clash on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Asian markets extend gains as China-US talks head into second day
Asian stocks squeezed out more gains Tuesday as the latest round of China-US trade talks moved into a second day, with one of Donald Trump's top advisers saying he expected "a big, strong handshake".

Ukraine says 'massive' Russia drone attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa
Russia carried out "massive" drone attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and port city of Odesa early Tuesday, killing one person and hitting a maternity hospital, Ukrainian officials said, calling for further sanctions.

Canadian teenager McIntosh smashes 200m medley world record
Summer McIntosh smashed the decade-old world record in the women's 200m individual medley on Monday, touching the wall in 2min 05.70sec for her second record at the Canadian swimming trials.

Two BTS megastars released from South Korea military
The world's most popular boy band is heading for a reunion: K-pop megastars RM and V from BTS were released Tuesday after service 18 months of South Korean military service, prompting a fan frenzy.

Auckland City's amateurs take unpaid leave for Club World Cup adventure
The revamped Club World Cup starting on Saturday brings together some of the most celebrated teams and players in global football. And Auckland City.

Israel says Gaza-bound aid boat activists awaiting deportation
Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists detained aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat have been taken to a Tel Aviv airport for deportation, Israel said Tuesday, after their vessel was intercepted by naval forces.

China carefully assembling a deep-sea mining strategy
In a world hungry for crucial resources, China may not be poised to start deep-sea mining but it is planting seeds for such operations in a meticulously planned economic and geopolitical strategy.

With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vow to bring the noise at Club World Cup
Their raucous fans are the self-styled bad boys of Japanese football and the team's red shirts, white shorts and black socks bear more than a passing resemblance to Manchester United.

Two of K-pop's BTS megastars released from military service
The world's most popular boy band are heading for a reunion: K-pop megastars RM and V from BTS were released Tuesday from 18 months of South Korean military service, prompting a fan frenzy.

U.S. Polo Assn. Returns as Official Apparel and Jersey Partner for Chestertons Polo in the Park in Downtown London
Three-Day Polo Festival Welcomes Over 30,000 Global Attendees to Hurlingham Park

RFK Jr ousts entire US vaccine panel over alleged conflicts
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced he was dismissing all members of a key federal vaccine advisory panel, accusing them of conflicts of interest -- his latest salvo against the nation's immunization policies.

Patience and discipline needed for US Open at difficult Oakmont
Oakmont's fiendish layout provided a rain-softened preview Monday of what the world's top golfers will face when the 125th US Open starts Thursday.

US health secretary dismisses entire vaccine advisory panel
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced he was dismissing all members of a key federal vaccine advisory panel, accusing its members of conflicts of interest -- his latest salvo against the nation's immunization policies.