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Djokovic 'feeling great' in Monte Carlo as Alcaraz withdraws injured
World number one Novak Djokovic said his "feeling was great" as he flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, after third seed Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the event due to injury.
England to keep Test ban on overseas-based players
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said Tuesday there were no plans to alter rules banning overseas-based players from England duty despite several internationals joining French clubs.
Tiger in Ryder Cup captaincy talks but confident at Masters
Tiger Woods will resume talks about being the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain next week after the 15-time major winner struggles through aches and pains simply to walk 72 holes at the Masters.
McIlroy hopes Harmon's magic touch guides him to green jacket
Rory McIlroy is hoping that his recent session with legendary golf coach Butch Harmon will help him complete the career grand slam with victory in this week's Masters.
Ecuador's ex-VP returns to prison after hospitalization
Ecuador's ex-vice president Jorge Glas, whose capture in a raid on Mexico's embassy in Quito sparked an outcry, returned to a maximum security prison on Tuesday after a short hospitalization.
Parents of US school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison
The parents of a teenager who carried out a deadly school shooting in the US state of Michigan were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday in an unprecedented and closely watched case.
Peter Higgs: physicist who predicted 'God particle'
Nobel laureate Peter Higgs gave his name to one of the great scientific discoveries of the last century, earning a place alongside Albert Einstein and Max Planck in physics textbooks.
UK's Cameron pleads for Ukraine aid as he meets Trump
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron pleaded Tuesday for US Republicans to approve billions of dollars in military support for Ukraine as he made his case directly to Donald Trump.
Nobel-winning 'God particle' physicist Higgs dies aged 94
British physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of a mass-giving particle -- the so-called Higgs boson -- jointly earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics, has died aged 94, the University of Edinburgh announced on Tuesday.
What's behind the spate of recent incidents on Boeing planes?
Boeing has been in the headlines a lot lately following a series of incidents after the January Alaska Airlines near-miss in which a door panel came off mid-flight.
Millions of Indonesians take part in exodus for Eid celebration
On motorcycles, cars, buses, planes or by boat, millions of Indonesians have travelled to their hometowns in an annual exodus for the Eid holiday that begins in the country on Wednesday.
Rahm worries LIV jump will keep him from 2025 Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm hopes to play in next year's Ryder Cup and future PGA Tour events despite jumping to LIV Golf, even though his move has not hastened a merger deal.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister
Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister Tuesday, pledging to bring "new energy" to the role but conceding that time is tight before looming crucial election tests.
Shipwreck off Djibouti leaves 38 migrants dead
The bodies of 38 migrants, including children, have been recovered after a shipwreck off the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, the UN said Tuesday, the latest disaster on the so-called Eastern migration route.
Scheffler to play with McIlroy in opening rounds of Masters
The two top-ranked golfers in the world, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, have been paired together for the opening two rounds of the Masters, Augusta National announced on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe's new currency suffers chaotic start
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency got off to a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars on Tuesday and vexed Zimbabweans queuing up outside banks for hours to access their savings.
George Lucas to get special Cannes festival award
The Cannes film festival will give Star Wars creator George Lucas a special award at its closing ceremony this year, organisers said Tuesday.
Djokovic cruises in Monte Carlo after Alcaraz withdraws injured
World number one Novak Djokovic flew past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday, after third seed Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the event due to injury.
EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies
The European Union on Tuesday announced a probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers, the latest move by Brussels targeting Beijing over green tech subsidies suspected of undermining fair competition.
Stocks slide before US inflation, ECB meeting
US and European stocks retreated on Tuesday as investors awaited this week's US inflation data, eurozone central bank meeting and corporate results.
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama adds splash of colour to London complex
An installation by Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama wrapping part of a brutalist central London cultural complex in pink-purple woven cloth and urine-stained robes was unveiled Tuesday.
Security increased at Champions League ties after threat
Security will be reinforced at Champions League quarter-final matches on Tuesday and Wednesday after a communication outlet supporting the Islamic State group published threats against stadiums.
Injured Alcaraz withdraws from Monte Carlo Masters
World no.3 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters because of an injury to his right forearm, he announced on Tuesday on social media.
Top Europe court chides Switzerland in landmark climate ruling
Europe's top rights court on Tuesday said Switzerland was not doing enough to tackle climate change in a historic decision that could force governments to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
S.Africa's ex-president Zuma wins court bid to run in May election
A South African court on Tuesday allowed former president Jacob Zuma to run in May's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities barring him over a previous conviction.
US markets higher, Europe lower before US inflation, ECB meeting
US stocks opened higher and European stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday, as markets remained in a holding pattern ahead of this week's US inflation data, eurozone central bank meeting and corporate results.
Hundreds of Kenya doctors protest in support of strike
Hundreds of hospital doctors joined a demonstration in the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Tuesday as a nationwide strike by medics neared its fourth week.
Rubiales to testify on April 29 over Spain football graft scandal
A Spanish judge on Tuesday summoned disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales to testify on April 29 over an alleged graft scandal at the national federation (RFEF) when he was president, court documents showed.
De Minaur sees off Wawrinka after rain delay in Monte Carlo
World no.11 Alex de Minaur made up for lost time at the Monte Carlo Masters with a 62-minute straight sets win over Stan Wawrinka in a match that was delayed for two and a half hours because of rain.
'I represent the Barca way', insists PSG coach Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has added spice to Wednesday's huge Champions League clash against Barcelona by insisting he represents more closely the values of the Catalan club than his opposite number Xavi Hernandez.
US sent seized Iran weapons, ammo to Ukraine
Washington has given Ukraine small arms and ammunition that were seized while being sent from Iranian forces to Tehran-backed rebels in Yemen, the US military said Tuesday.
Security reinforced at PSG v Barcelona game after IS 'threat': French minister
Security will be "considerably reinforced" at Wednesday's Champions League match in the French capital between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona after a "threat" from the Islamic State group, the interior minister said.