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Top US officials make case for Ukraine aid

Top US officials make case for Ukraine aid

The US secretaries of state and defense urged Congress Tuesday to sustain support for Ukraine and warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to use the Israel-Hamas war to reduce Western support for Kyiv.

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King Charles says 'no excuse' for colonial abuses during Kenya visit

King Charles says 'no excuse' for colonial abuses during Kenya visit

King Charles III said Tuesday there could be "no excuse" for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans as he visited the country, but did not offer the apology demanded by some in the East African nation.

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Senegal probe after gay man's body reportedly dug up and burned

Senegal probe after gay man's body reportedly dug up and burned

Footage said to show a gay man's body being dug up from a grave and burned has shocked Senegal, triggering an investigation in the conservative country where homophobia is rife.

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Zverev through in three, Fritz pulls out of Paris Masters

Zverev through in three, Fritz pulls out of Paris Masters

Alexander Zverev beat qualifier Marton Fucsovics in three sets on Tuesday at the Paris Masters as ninth seed Taylor Fritz pulled out through injury after earlier reaching the second round.

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Toyota ups North Carolina EV plant investment by $8 bn

Toyota ups North Carolina EV plant investment by $8 bn

Toyota will significantly expand an electric battery plant in North Carolina, ramping up a bet on zero-emission vehicles in the United States, the automaker announced Tuesday.

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Bangladesh batsmen to blame for World Cup flop, says Mehidy

Bangladesh batsmen to blame for World Cup flop, says Mehidy

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Tuesday blamed his team's batsmen for their World Cup flop, claiming "they should have taken more responsibility".

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Winter will amplify Ukraine humanitarian needs: UN

Winter will amplify Ukraine humanitarian needs: UN

With the war between Israel and Hamas raging, a UN humanitarian official urged the Security Council on Tuesday to "not lose focus" on Ukraine, especially as another brutal winter looms.

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As Israel bombs Gaza, huge blasts kill dozens in refugee camp

As Israel bombs Gaza, huge blasts kill dozens in refugee camp

As Israel rained bombs on Gaza in its war with Hamas on Tuesday, huge explosions ripped through a crowded Palestinian refugee camp, killing dozens and leaving two giant craters in the densely populated area.

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US says Putin seeking to 'take advantage' of Israel-Hamas war

US says Putin seeking to 'take advantage' of Israel-Hamas war

The United States accused Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday of trying to use the Israel-Hamas war to reduce Western support for Ukraine, which it said requires continued backing from Washington to prevent Russia success.

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Biden approves largest offshore wind project in US history

Biden approves largest offshore wind project in US history

President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday approved a plan to build the United States' largest ever offshore wind farm, which would power hundreds of thousands of homes with clean energy.

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