Alfred Brendel: the 'Thinking Pianist's Man'
Self-taught pianist Alfred Brendel, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, was himself baffled by his success on the world stage.
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Trump says EU not offering 'fair deal' on trade
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the European Union had yet to offer a "fair deal" on trade, as Washington negotiates tariff agreements with friends and foes alike.
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G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit
Group of Seven powers, holding talks Tuesday at a summit that Donald Trump left early, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fresh support as Russia stepped up attacks on its neighbor.
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England 'keeper Hampton keen to step out from Earps' shadow
England women's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton said stepping up to replace Mary Earps at Euro 2025 will be a daunting task after her leading role in the Lionesses' success at major tournaments.
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Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel dies at 94: spokesman
Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel, widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, died in London on Tuesday, his spokesman said. He was 94.
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Brazil sells exploration rights to oil blocks near Amazon river mouth
Brazil sold exploration rights to 19 oil and gas blocks near the mouth of the Amazon river Tuesday, at the start of an auction slammed by environmentalists months before the country is to host the COP30 climate summit.
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Escalation or diplomacy? Outcome of Iran-Israel conflict uncertain
Israel has inflicted damage on strategic sites and killed key figures within Iran's military leadership during five days of aerial attacks that showed no sign of abating Tuesday, but whose ultimate outcome is unclear, analysts say.
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Field of Gold sparkles on opening day of Royal Ascot
Field of Gold put to bed who is the best three-year-old colt over a mile as the Irish 2000 Guineas winner eased to victory in the St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
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Alcaraz wins testing Queen's opener, Draper cruises
Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing first-round match against Australia's Adam Walton at Queen's on Tuesday as the top seed returned to action for the first time since his dramatic French Open triumph.
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'Second time I've died': Nobel laureate Jelinek denies death reports
Austrian Nobel Prize winner Elfriede Jelinek told AFP on Tuesday that she was alive and well, after German-speaking media reported a fake announcement that the writer had died.
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