Ukraine's Odessa reels from strikes, German minister visits
The port city of Odessa reeled on Tuesday from Russian missile strikes as Germany's top diplomat became the highest-ranking official from Berlin to visit Ukraine since Moscow's invasion.
Read moreStocks diverge, oil extends losses
European stock markets rebounded Tuesday, Asian equities mostly sank and oil prices tumbled as traders reacted to fears over rising US interest rates fuelled by surging inflation and assessed the impact of China's prolonged Covid lockdowns.
Read moreSon of late Philippine dictator wins presidency in landslide
The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory Tuesday, after Filipinos bet a familiar but tainted dynasty could ease rampant poverty -- while dismissing warnings the clan's return will deepen corruption and weaken democracy.
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Hundreds defy Sri Lanka curfew after deadly unrest
Fresh protests erupted in Sri Lanka's capital on Tuesday, defying a government curfew after five people died in the worst violence in weeks of demonstrations over a dire economic crisis.
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Decisive week for Finland, Sweden as NATO decisions loom
Finland and Sweden are expected to announce this week whether to apply to join NATO following Russia's Ukraine invasion, in what would be a stunning reversal of decades-long non-alignment policies.
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Queen to miss UK parliament opening for first time since 1963
Head of state Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday's ceremonial opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, handing the duty to her heir Prince Charles in a clear sign of the looming transition of power.
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'Rich also cry': Russia's sanctioned oligarchs lose luxuries
From superyachts and mansions to private jets and works of art, mega-rich Russians are being deprived of their expensive playthings, under swingeing sanctions that implicate them in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
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EBRD bank sees worse Ukraine economic downturn in 2022
The Ukrainian economy is set to contract by almost one third this year in the wake of Russia's invasion, the European development bank said Tuesday.
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Cricket South Africa withdraws racism charges against coach Boucher
Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday that all charges against head coach Mark Boucher have been withdrawn, leading to the abandonment of a disciplinary hearing which was due to start on May 16.
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Trickling stream offers lifeline to survivors of Ukraine war zone
The water trickling from a pipe sticking out of a mound of dirt in Ukraine's besieged city of Lysychansk offered the last lifeline to the emaciated bricklayer's family of nine.
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