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US revokes visa of Brazil justice minister in Bolsonaro row

US revokes visa of Brazil justice minister in Bolsonaro row

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that the United States had revoked the visa of Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski, a move he termed "irresponsible."

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Trump moves to fire Fed governor, escalating effort to control central bank

Trump moves to fire Fed governor, escalating effort to control central bank

Donald Trump's move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has marked a dramatic escalation in his effort to control the US central bank -- in a step that risks the institution's independence.

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Leverkusen sign former Real Madrid defender Vazquez

Leverkusen sign former Real Madrid defender Vazquez

Former Real Madrid right back Lucas Vazquez has joined Bayer Leverkusen until 2027, the German club announced on Tuesday.

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India's Sindhu eyes medal on return to Paris for badminton worlds

India's Sindhu eyes medal on return to Paris for badminton worlds

Former world champion Pusarla Venkata Sindhu told AFP she has a medal in her sights at the badminton world championships as the Indian returns to Paris one year on from the Olympic Games.

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British rider Turner wins Vuelta sprint as Gaudu takes race lead

British rider Turner wins Vuelta sprint as Gaudu takes race lead

British rider Ben Turner won a bunch sprint on stage four of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday by nudging ahead of Belgian Jasper Philipsen after a long 206km ride from Italy into France.

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Sci-fi skies: 'Haboob' plunges Phoenix into darkness

Sci-fi skies: 'Haboob' plunges Phoenix into darkness

A massive wall of dust swept through Phoenix, plunging the southwest US city into near-total darkness, grounding flights, forcing motorists off the road and cutting power to thousands.

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Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield

Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield

Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals.

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French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding

French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding

European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France.

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Spain calls wildfires one of its worst disasters in years

Spain calls wildfires one of its worst disasters in years

The Spanish government on Tuesday described wildfires that have swept the country as one of the country's worst environmental disasters in years, as it approved relief measures for affected areas.

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Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut

Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and 10-time grand prix victor Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season in what the new Formula One team described on Tuesday as "a bold signal of intent".

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