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UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark

UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark

The United Nations called on Afghanistan's Taliban authorities Tuesday to immediately restore internet and telecommunications in the country, 24 hours after a nationwide blackout was imposed.

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Saliba says he was focused on staying at Arsenal after signing new deal

Saliba says he was focused on staying at Arsenal after signing new deal

William Saliba said he always had his heart set on staying with Arsenal after ending speculation over his future by signing a new long-term contract on Tuesday.

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Starmer vows to fight for 'decent' Britain, as he battles Farage

Starmer vows to fight for 'decent' Britain, as he battles Farage

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Labour members to keep faith as he defended a multicultural Britain during a speech to his party's annual conference that sought to allay questions over his leadership.

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US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled

US on brink of government shutdown with funding talks stalled

The United States government was barreling towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight barring a breakthrough on deadlocked negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.

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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.

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Human skin cells turned into fertilisable eggs for first time

Human skin cells turned into fertilisable eggs for first time

Scientists said Wednesday they have turned human skin cells into eggs and fertilised them with sperm in the lab for the first time -- a breakthrough that is hoped to one day let infertile people have children.

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UN warns Myanmar conflict blocking Rohingya return

UN warns Myanmar conflict blocking Rohingya return

Bloody fighting between Myanmar's army and a separatist movement is proving an "insurmountable barrier" to the return of the country's displaced Rohingya minority, a UN official warned Tuesday.

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Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'

Trump tells generals US faces 'war from within'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States faces a "war from within" from crime and immigration, in a darkly authoritarian speech to a rare meeting of the top US military officers.

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Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic

Williams absence 'could help us', say Dortmund as Guirassy back against Athletic

Borussia Dortmund said the absence of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams "could help us", as the German club welcome back striker Serhou Guirassy for Wednesday's home clash with the Basque side.

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Louis Vuitton unveils ethereal collection at Paris Fashion week

Louis Vuitton unveils ethereal collection at Paris Fashion week

Flouncy skirts, sculptural ruffles and exaggerated Peter Pan collars flowed along the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.

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