Brazil economy picks up as shoppers spend more
Brazil's economy grew 0.8 percent in the first quarter, the government said Tuesday, a rebound boosted by consumer spending which analysts say could put the central bank on guard over inflation.
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Jabeur hits out at controversial French Open scheduling
Tunisian star Ons Jabeur slammed French Open organisers on Tuesday, criticising the lack of women's matches in the night sessions and the resulting record-breaking late finishes.
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Nigeria unions suspend nationwide strike to allow more wage talks
Nigerian union leaders on Tuesday suspended a nationwide strike to allow for more wage talks after they disrupted flights, shut down the national power grid and closed public offices and schools.
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Mbappe arrival ignites Madrid fans and press
Kylian Mbappe's long-awaited arrival at Real Madrid sparked joyous reactions in the Spanish press and amongst the club's fans on Tuesday, though the French superstar will know he must live up to his billing on the pitch.
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Biden, in Time interview, hints Netanyahu prolonging Gaza war
US President Joe Biden swiped at Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with Time magazine published Tuesday, saying there was "every reason" to conclude the Israeli prime minister was dragging out the Gaza war to save himself politically.
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Swiatek roars into French Open semis as Alcaraz battles Tsitsipas
Reigning women's champion Iga Swiatek continued her ruthless demolition of French Open opponents Tuesday as she stormed into the semi-finals, while Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas square off in a repeat of last year's quarter-final.
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UK leaders head into election debate as Farage enters fray
The leaders of Britain's two main political parties on Tuesday prepared to go head-to-head in the first live TV debate of the general election campaign, as the clash risked being overshadowed by the return of Brexit champion Nigel Farage.
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South African floods kill at least 18 people
At least 18 people have died in flooding caused by torrential rain on South Africa's eastern coast, local authorities said on Tuesday.
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Hardline farmers back in Brussels to protest EU policies
Hundreds of tractors from across Europe rolled into Brussels on Tuesday in a protest spearheaded by hardline farmers' groups against EU green policies, days before elections across the bloc.
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Pochettino highlights Chelsea's 'big improvement' on his watch
Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea had shown a "big improvement" during his single season as manager in his first public comments since his Stamford Bridge exit.
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