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Markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks

Markets cautious after Zelensky-Trump talks

Stock markets traded in a narrow range Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump held what he called "very good" talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the war.

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Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat

Historic Swedish church on the move in logistical feat

With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings began its slow move from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna on Tuesday to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine.

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Togo tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north

Togo tight-lipped as Burkina jihadists infiltrate north

Jihadists from Burkina Faso have stepped up their assaults on northern Togo since the beginning of the year, with the Togolese government tight-lipped on their covert infiltration.

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Survivors claw through rubble after deadly Pakistan cloudburst

Survivors claw through rubble after deadly Pakistan cloudburst

In the middle of the night, by the glow of their mobile phones, rescuers and villagers dug through the concrete remains of flattened houses after massive rocks crashed down on a remote Pakistani village following a cloudburst.

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Historic Swedish church to relocate on trailers in logistical feat

Historic Swedish church to relocate on trailers in logistical feat

With great fanfare, a historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings is to be moved Tuesday from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna to allow the expansion of Europe's biggest underground mine.

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South Africa quick Rabada out of Australia ODI series with injury

South Africa quick Rabada out of Australia ODI series with injury

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada was Tuesday ruled out of the three-match one-day international series against Australia because of inflammation in his ankle.

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Air Canada flight attendants vow to defy back-to-work order as strike talks resume

Air Canada flight attendants vow to defy back-to-work order as strike talks resume

Striking Air Canada flight attendants vowed Monday to defy another back-to-work order from the country's labor tribunal, but resumed talks seeking to end a walkout that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.

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'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show

'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show

Mega-selling first-person shooter franchise "Call of Duty" will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a wave of new releases as the industry weathers a rough patch.

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UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024

UN says record 383 aid workers killed in 2024

A record 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing.

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NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills 5

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills 5

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City's Harlem neighborhood thought to have originated in contaminated cooling towers has killed five people and put 14 in the hospital, health officials said on Monday.

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