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EU targets foreign steel to rescue struggling sector

EU targets foreign steel to rescue struggling sector

The EU moved Tuesday to double tariffs on foreign steel -- taking a leaf from US President Donald Trump's book to shield the bloc's struggling industry from a flood of cheap Chinese exports.

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Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarters

Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarters

Novak Djokovic banished exhaustion and played through an ankle injury scare Tuesday to make it to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters, beating Spain's Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.

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Trump talks up Canada deal chances with visiting PM

Trump talks up Canada deal chances with visiting PM

President Donald Trump struck a friendly tone with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Tuesday, hailing progress towards a trade deal but offering few concrete concessions on steep US tariffs.

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Knight rides her luck as England survive Bangladesh scare

Knight rides her luck as England survive Bangladesh scare

England overcame a spirited Bangladesh side to go top of the Women's World Cup points table after a nerve-jangling chase in Guwahati on Tuesday.

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Pro-Gaza protests flare in UK on anniversary of Hamas attack

Pro-Gaza protests flare in UK on anniversary of Hamas attack

Thousands of students protested in London and other UK cities on Tuesday, defying a plea from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to skip demonstrations on the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.

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Top rugby unions warn players against joining rebel R360 competition

Top rugby unions warn players against joining rebel R360 competition

The national rugby unions of eight of the sport's major nations released a statement on Tuesday warning players and support staff against joining the rebel R360 competition.

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Outcast Willis 'not overthinking' England absence despite Top 14 clean sweep

Outcast Willis 'not overthinking' England absence despite Top 14 clean sweep

Toulouse's exiled England flanker Jack Willis says he avoids thinking too much about missing out on Test selection after winning the French Top 14's player of the season award for 2024/2025.

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Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal

Trump says 'real chance' of Gaza peace deal

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday there was a "real chance" of a Gaza peace deal, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators held indirect talks on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack.

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Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis

Macron urged to quit to end France political crisis

President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday under pressure even from allies to find a rapid solution to France's political deadlock, after his first prime minister and one-time ally urged him to resign for the sake of the country.

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No.1 Scheffler seeks three-peat at World Challenge

No.1 Scheffler seeks three-peat at World Challenge

World number one Scottie Scheffler will seek a third consecutive title at the Hero World Challenge golf tournament as part of the field announced Tuesday for the 20-man event.

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