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India's 'Cockroach' movement vows to protest until education minister resigns
India's "Cockroach" party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi.
De Gaulle returns to unite the French -- at the cinema
A two-part biopic of French leader Charles de Gaulle has become a summer cinema hit in his homeland, delivering a strong dose of patriotism through one of the rare figures to unite the country.
South Korea president urges regulator action on leveraged stock funds
South Korea's president urged financial watchdogs to take "necessary measures" over new highly speculative investment products tied to the fortunes of the nation's AI chipmakers after share price declines left investors nursing losses.
North Korea reaffirms support for Moscow over Ukraine
North Korea reaffirmed its support for Russia's war on Ukraine as the nations' foreign ministers met in Moscow, Pyongyang's state media reported Tuesday, increasing speculation Kim Jong Un may soon visit the Kremlin.
Iran targets US military assets as Houthis threaten to expand Mideast war
Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of "more decisive and powerful" attacks to come as the conflict threatened to widen with a blockade of Saudi ports by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
For Ukraine's drones, names are part of the battle
Some intercept drones attack Ukrainian cities, while others strike oil refineries hundreds of kilometres away in Russia. But Ukrainian drones are also known for their unconventional names, with humour becoming part of psychological warfare.
South China Sea rivalry looms over ASEAN meeting
A clash in the South China Sea threatened to overshadow a meeting of Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday as the United States condemned "dangerous" Chinese actions in the contested waterway.
Countries move to ban social media for children
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures.
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapples with World Cup villain label
Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.
Asia stocks up as chip stocks recover, oil eases
Asian stocks mostly rebounded after days of losses on Tuesday led by technology shares, while oil prices eased slightly even as Iran said it had struck hit US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Fires in Brazil's Amazon dropped to historic low in 2025
Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a historic low in 2025 after peaking the previous year, according to a report published Tuesday.
Desperate Rohingya risk deadly voyages as trafficking surges
Rahela Begum survived the horrors of war in Myanmar and life in the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh -- only to end up drifting at sea, clinging to a wooden plank.
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum
France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities are facing a puzzle on how to manage age checks.
French lawmakers expected to approve social media ban for under-15s
French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union.
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon.
'All these rashes': chickenpox surges in Gaza camps
Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in.
Red Sox stretch streak to 14 after clinging on to beat Orioles 6-5
Caleb Durbin smashed the deciding solo home run and the Boston Red Sox stretched their win streak to 14 games on Monday by edging Baltimore 6-5.
Australia's Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon back for Bangladesh Test series
Australia's veteran bowling trio -- captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have returned from injury and were all on Tuesday named in the Test squad to face Bangladesh next month.
Wes Streeting named new UK defence minister
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named ex-health minister Wes Streeting as his defence secretary late Monday, the government said, as ministerial appointments ran into the night.
Rubio in Philippines as US condemns 'dangerous' China actions
The United States condemned "dangerous and aggressive actions" by China following a clash with the Philippine navy in the South China Sea, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila on Tuesday for a meeting of Southeast Asian nations.
Inside Indonesia's slave island: 'I want my children to be free'
Two hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage.
Unnatural physique turns Evenepoel into a Tour de France contender
When Remco Evenpoel announced in April that he would not race any more until July's Tour de France, eyebrows were raised.
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain.
'Sit down!' Australian politician berates dog on live TV
A top lawmaker from Australia's far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV.
GA-ASI and MBDA Commit to Weapons Collaboration
Companies Will Integrate SPEAR Onto MQ-9B and Gambit 6
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Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming "discriminatory treatment" by Ottawa against American alcohol, automobile and dairy products.
Argentina squad returns, without Messi, after World Cup final loss
Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airport authority.
New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left.
US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign, aiding American left
A US State Department report on Monday accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington and aiding "left-wing terrorism" on American soil.
New strikes as Trump warns Iran will pay for US troop deaths
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it would pay "many times over" for every American soldier killed as a top Iranian leader said the conflict has escalated into a "full-scale war."
US stocks drop on latest Middle East fighting, tech earnings caution
Wall Street stocks retreated Monday with early gains fading as the escalating US-Iran conflict lifted oil prices while markets awaited key earnings reports.