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Matthew McConaughey urges 'gun responsibility' at White House podium
Actor Matthew McConaughey took the podium at the White House on Tuesday to deliver an emotional appeal for "gun responsibility" following the massacre at an elementary school in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.
US ex-teacher pleads guilty to leading Islamic State women's brigade
A former US schoolteacher who became a high-ranking Islamic State official and organized an all-female IS military battalion, pleaded guilty Tuesday to supporting a foreign terrorist group, the Justice Department said.
Fighting in Ukraine flashpoint city as grain export talks begin
Russia on Tuesday reported its forces had taken full control of residential neighbourhoods in Ukraine's flashpoint city of Severodonetsk, after Kyiv said its troops were fighting on in the key eastern hub despite being outnumbered.
US says NKorea ignores multiple overtures for talks
North Korea, believed poised to test a new nuclear weapon, has ignored multiple US overtures for discussions as well as offers to help in its Covid-19 outbreak, a US diplomat said Tuesday.
'Stagflation' risk as Ukraine war chokes global growth: World Bank
The global economy risks falling into a harmful period of 1970s-style "stagflation," sparked chiefly by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the World Bank warned Tuesday as it slashed its annual growth forecast.
Yellen says new Biden investments can counter inflation
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged lawmakers to approve additional investments in renewable energy and higher taxes on the wealthy on Tuesday, as she defended the administration's efforts to blunt the impact of inflation.
US opposes dictators? Yes! Except when it supports them
Dictators are bad, except, well, when they're kind of OK: welcome to the moral gymnastics that Joe Biden is only the latest US president to embrace in a complicated world.
'No choice': The Ukrainians forced to flee to Russia
Some residents of the devastated Ukrainian city of Mariupol who managed to escape are saying they were given no choice but to travel to Russia in what the Kyiv government regards as "deportations".
East Sudan governor resigns, protesters lift blockade
A coalition of tribes in East Sudan announced on Tuesday the end of a sit-in which blocked roads to the crucial Red Sea port, after the governor announced his resignation.
Belgian king arrives in DR Congo for key visit
Belgium's King Philippe landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, in a historic visit to the central African country his ancestor once ruled brutally as his personal fief.
Israel mainly to blame for conflict: UN report
Israel's occupation and discrimination against Palestinians are the main causes of the endless cycles of violence, UN investigators said Tuesday, prompting angry Israeli protests.
Stocks tumble as World Bank slashes global growth forecast
Major stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fret over central bank actions against inflation and the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UK's wounded Johnson fights on despite Tory revolt
Britain's embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Tuesday to plough on with policy priorities including the economy and Ukraine, but was urged by a Conservative predecessor to quit and save the nation from further "agonies".
French health workers protest over pay ahead of polls
Health workers demonstrated in cities across France on Tuesday to demand higher pay and more staff for services stretched to breaking point, just days before the country votes in parliamentary elections.
EU agrees single charger standard, in blow to Apple
European officials on Tuesday agreed the text of a proposed EU law imposing a standard charger for smartphones, tablets and laptops sold in the bloc, in a blow to Apple.
Russia claims partial control of flashpoint Ukraine city
Russia on Tuesday reported its forces had taken full control of residential neighbourhoods in Ukraine's flashpoint city of Severodonetsk, after Kyiv said its troops were fighting on in the eastern hub despite being outnumbered.
Stocks retreat, as yen hits 20-year dollar low
Major stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday, while the yen struck a fresh 20-year low against the dollar.
Police violence in spotlight as French parliament vote looms
A fatal police shooting in Paris has thrust the issue of violence by security forces to the heart of an increasingly close French parliamentary election battle between a new left-wing coalition and allies of centrist President Emmanuel Macron.
Cambodia, China deny naval base reports as Australia voices concern
Cambodia and Beijing on Tuesday denied a report that they are building a secret naval facility for the Chinese fleet, as Australia's new prime minister voiced concern and called for transparency.
US VP Harris announces migration funds after Mexico snubs Americas summit
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced another $1.9 billion in private-sector funding to boost jobs in hopes of reducing migration from Central America, at a Latin America summit in Los Angeles snubbed by the leaders of Mexico and other affected countries.
Swedish government averts political crisis with last-minute deal
Sweden's government said Tuesday it had clinched a last-minute deal to ensure its justice minister would survive a no-confidence vote in parliament, averting a political crisis.
UK's wounded Johnson presses on despite Tory rebellion
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson convened his cabinet on Tuesday, vowing to "get on with the job" after surviving a confidence vote of Conservative MPs that has left him severely weakened.
Markets mixed as rate hike woes offset China tech hopes
Stock markets struggled Tuesday on long-running worries over surging inflation and rising interest rates, which overshadowed hopes that China would ease off its regulatory drive against the country's beleaguered tech giants.
Fierce battle for key Ukraine city changing 'every hour'
Street fighting raged Tuesday for control of Ukraine's flashpoint city of Severodonetsk, with the situation changing "every hour", an official said, as Kyiv warned its troops were outnumbered by Russian forces.
Hong Kong pro-democracy figures set for largest national security trial
Hong Kong's largest national security case was sent to trial on Tuesday, after lingering 15 months in pre-trial procedures during which most of the 47 defendants were denied bail.
Swedish government faces tough no-confidence vote
Sweden's lawmakers are Tuesday holding a vote of no-confidence against the country's justice minister, potentially triggering a government crisis only weeks after the country submitted a bid to join NATO.
US Capitol assault hearings promise bombshell revelations
The committee investigating last year's assault on the US Capitol launches public hearings Thursday, promising explosive revelations as it lays out in granular detail the story of the deadly siege and assesses Donald Trump's culpability.
US orders seizure of two aircraft owned by Russian oligarch Abramovich
The US Justice Department ordered the seizure Monday of two aircraft owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, saying they had been used in violation of sanctions on Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.
Mali junta sets two-year delay until civilian rule
Mali's military rulers announced on Monday they would delay until March 2024 a return to civilian rule following double coups that have been denounced by countries in the region and foreign powers.
UK PM Johnson survives Tory MPs' no-confidence vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday survived a vote of no confidence from his own Conservative MPs, after a string of scandals that have left the party's standing in tatters.
UK PM braces for result of Tory no-confidence vote
British Conservative MPs on Monday voted on the future of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after calling a no-confidence vote over a string of scandals that have left the party's public standing in tatters.
Mexico snub throws Americas' summit into disarray
President Joe Biden's plans to reboot US engagement with Latin America -- especially over critical topics like migration -- took a major hit after key partner Mexico snubbed a regional summit opening Monday in Los Angeles to protest the exclusion of three far-left countries.