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Biden to speak as US says taking Hamas threats seriously

Biden to speak as US says taking Hamas threats seriously

The White House said Tuesday it was taking Hamas threats to execute hostages seriously, as US President Joe Biden prepared to deliver remarks about Israel's war with the militant group.

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UK Labour leader Starmer vows 'decade of national renewal' if elected

UK Labour leader Starmer vows 'decade of national renewal' if elected

Britain's opposition leader Keir Starmer vowed Tuesday to spearhead a "decade of national renewal" if his Labour party returns to power after nearly 14 years in a general election expected next year.

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Star witness to take stand in US crypto king trial

Star witness to take stand in US crypto king trial

The star witness in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried arrived at a New York federal court on Tuesday where she is expected to give damning evidence against the one time crypto wunderkind.

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Schmidt's attention to detail driving All Blacks ahead of Ireland clash

Schmidt's attention to detail driving All Blacks ahead of Ireland clash

New Zealand attack coach Joe Schmidt is using his famous attention to detail to try to plot the downfall of his former charges ahead of the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland on Saturday.

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Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard announces end of career

Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard announces end of career

Belgian attacking midfielder Eden Hazard announced his retirement on Tuesday after failing to find another club following his release by Real Madrid.

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Heckler showers glitter on UK opposition leader before key speech

Heckler showers glitter on UK opposition leader before key speech

A heckler scattered glitter on Britain's opposition leader Keir Starmer on Tuesday as he began to deliver a keynote speech at his Labour party's annual conference.

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Israel retakes Gaza border areas as war death toll mounts

Israel retakes Gaza border areas as war death toll mounts

Israel said it recaptured Gaza border areas from Hamas militants as the war's death toll passed 3,000 on Tuesday, the fourth day of fierce fighting since the Islamists launched a surprise attack.

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Teaching peace, preparing for war: Armenian schools' dilemma

Teaching peace, preparing for war: Armenian schools' dilemma

Each day at her school, headteacher Anush Hakobyan passes by the photo of her son killed three years ago in a war with Azerbaijan for control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

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Stocks rise, oil dips after surge

Stocks rise, oil dips after surge

Major equity markets advanced Tuesday after top Federal Reserve officials suggested a recent spike in US Treasury yields could prevent more interest rate hikes, while oil dipped one day after spiking on the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Roaring Shelton fights back to reach Shanghai last eight

Roaring Shelton fights back to reach Shanghai last eight

US Open semi-finalist Ben Shelton fought back from a set down to defeat Jannik Sinner on Tuesday and reach the Shanghai Masters last eight in one of the biggest victories of his young career.

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