Sinner, Alcaraz eye Wimbledon semi-finals, Vekic ends Sun dream
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday, confirming their status as the pathfinders of tennis's next generation.
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US stocks steady before Powell's Fed testimony; Europe falls
New York shares were mixed Tuesday as traders awaited testimony from Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, while Europe's main stock markets were dragged lower by political uncertainty in France.
Read moreTwo France rugby players held in Argentina over alleged sex assault
Argentine authorities were on Tuesday mulling charges against two members of the French national rugby team who were arrested following an allegation of sexual assault on their tour of South America.
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French leftists pitch candidates for PM after inconclusive vote
French leftist parties on Tuesday pitched potential candidates to head a minority government, with parliament adrift following an election in which no one political force claimed a clear majority.
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Climate media awards highlight injustice and accountability
Exposing universities that use stolen Indigenous land to boost oil production and turning a daily TV weather forecast into a climate update were among the standout work celebrated at the annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards unveiled Tuesday.
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Rare Florida cactus becomes first US species lost to sea rise
A rare species of tree cactus has gone extinct in Florida, in what is believed to be the first species lost to sea level rise in the United States, researchers said Tuesday.
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Mexicans embrace the Force with lightsaber training
It's not quite a galaxy far, far away, but about 20 people gather at dusk in a park in southern Mexico to practice fencing with glowing lightsabers -- a sport inspired by the "Star Wars" saga.
Read moreNATO meets in Washington as questions swirl over Biden
NATO leaders gather Tuesday in Washington for a summit aimed at showing resolve against Russia and support for Ukraine -- but the meeting is set to be overshadowed by US President Joe Biden's fight for political survival.
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Russia under fire at UN over Ukraine strikes
Russia came under fire at the UN Security Council Tuesday after Kyiv's allies called for an emergency meeting in the wake of deadly strikes by Moscow.
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Divided Democrats meet in key test for Biden
US President Joe Biden faced a critical test of support for his faltering reelection bid Tuesday as Democrats in Congress met to discuss whether he should stand down in the battle against Donald Trump.
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