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US national crosses into N. Korea, likely detained: UN Command

US national crosses into N. Korea, likely detained: UN Command

A United States national entered North Korea during a tour of the heavily fortified border and is believed to have been detained, the United Nations Command said Tuesday.

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UK's migration crackdown plan to become law

UK's migration crackdown plan to become law

Britain's controversial plan to deter migrants without papers from landing on British shores was on Tuesday poised to become law, prompting criticism from the United Nations.

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Markets on edge over China economy woes

Markets on edge over China economy woes

Europe's stock markets wavered Tuesday after Asian losses, with investors remaining on edge over China's weaker-than-expected economy.

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Unforgiving heatwaves hit globe as Europe braces for record highs

Unforgiving heatwaves hit globe as Europe braces for record highs

Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday as withering heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing and Greece battled wildfires that forced people to flee their homes.

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Rodgers vows to keep attacking after unexpected Celtic return

Rodgers vows to keep attacking after unexpected Celtic return

Brendan Rodgers said Tuesday that he had returned to coach Celtic "quicker than I had thought" and pledged to continue the attacking philosophy of predecessor Ange Postecoglou.

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US national crosses into North Korea during border tour: UN Command

US national crosses into North Korea during border tour: UN Command

A United States national entered North Korea during a tour of the heavily-fortified border and is believed to have been detained, the United Nations Command said Tuesday.

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Egypt union bans US rapper Travis Scott's pyramid concert

Egypt union bans US rapper Travis Scott's pyramid concert

The Egyptian musicians' syndicate announced Tuesday it would not allow a planned concert at the Giza pyramids by US rapper Travis Scott, in a rare move citing offence to "traditions".

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McDonald's UK apologises after racism, sexual misconduct report

McDonald's UK apologises after racism, sexual misconduct report

The head of McDonald's in the UK apologised after the BBC on Tuesday reported allegations of sexual misconduct, racism and bullying by staff at the fast-food giant.

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Ton-up Shakeel helps Pakistan stretch lead in Galle Test

Ton-up Shakeel helps Pakistan stretch lead in Galle Test

Saud Shakeel stood unbeaten on 161 as Pakistan extended their lead to 77 against Sri Lanka on day three of the rain-hit opening Test on Tuesday.

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Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man Utd star Giggs

Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man Utd star Giggs

Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will not face a retrial over domestic violence claims after prosecutors on Tuesday withdrew the charges due to the "unwillingness" of his ex-girlfriend to give evidence.

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