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N Korean missile lands close to S Korean waters for 'first time', Seoul military says
North Korea fired at least 10 missiles Wednesday, including one that landed close to South Korea's territorial waters and prompted a rare warning for people on an island to shelter in bunkers.
Danish left clings to power with razor-thin election win
Denmark's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reached out to the centre for broader collaboration on Wednesday after winning a one-seat majority in a nail-biter general election.
Air raid warning on South Korean island after N Korea fire missiles
North Korea on Wednesday fired three short range ballistic missiles, Seoul said, prompting a rare air raid warning for a South Korean island.
How dubious 'local news' sites are feeding US misinformation
When Elon Musk amplified a conspiracy theory about the hammer attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, he joined the growing ranks of Americans routinely sharing misinformation published by dubious websites presenting themselves as local news outlets.
LGBTQ candidates make history in US midterm election
LGBTQ candidates are running in all 50 US states and the capital Washington for the first time in this year's midterm election, as the community becomes an increasingly powerful voting constituency.
Colombia leader in rift-healing visit to Caracas after 9-year pause
Colombia's Gustavo Petro met on Tuesday with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, in the first talks at presidential level since the neighbors reestablished diplomatic ties after a three-year break.
Denmark's centre tipped as kingmaker in close election
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's left-wing bloc looked set to lose its majority in Tuesday's general election that saw the new centrist Moderate Party poised to become kingmaker, projections based on partial results showed.
Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition without acknowledging defeat
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday "authorized" the transition to a new government, without acknowledging his defeat to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Uber reaches 615 mn pound tax settlement with Britain
Uber will pay British authorities 615 million pounds (around $700 million) to settle a tax dispute following a British judicial ruling that classified drivers as workers, the company said Tuesday.
US official in Ukraine to show support ahead of vote
A senior official in President Joe Biden's administration was visiting Ukraine on Tuesday to vow continued support, a week before congressional elections in which some Republicans have vowed more scrutiny of billions of dollars in war aid.
'Lot to talk about' as Colombian, Venezuelan leaders meet
Colombia's Gustavo Petro arrived in Venezuela Tuesday for the first talks at presidential level since the neighbors reestablished diplomatic ties after a three-year break.
Brazilian centrist Alckmin, Lula's big-tent bet for VP
Known as a good administrator but dull politician, Brazil's business-friendly centrist Geraldo Alckmin is the wingman leftist president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is betting on to help mend a deeply divided country.
No bloc seen winning majority in Danish election, centre likely kingmaker
Denmark's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen appeared to take the lead in Tuesday's general election but without a majority, exit polls showed, setting the new centrist Moderate party up as likely kingmaker.
Russia's Wagner facing UK court action over Ukraine 'terrorism'
Lawyers in Britain on Tuesday took the first step towards what they said was "groundbreaking" legal action against Russia's shadowy Wagner group over allegations it has committed "terrorism" in Ukraine.
Grain exports to stop as Putin demands 'real guarantees' from Kyiv
Grain exports will halt on Wednesday after Moscow pulled out of a deal to let ships through the Black Sea, as Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded "real guarantees" from Kyiv before returning to the agreement.
Brazil's Lula finds quick welcome and likely ally in Biden
For the White House on a Sunday evening, the pace was extraordinary -- 35 minutes after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared the winner of Brazil's election, President Joe Biden issued a congratulatory statement.
Biden in Florida for a final push before the midterms
US President Joe Biden rallies Democrats in Florida Tuesday as he makes his closing pitch for next week's midterm elections that set the balance of power in Congress and state capitols.
Ukraine's 58th brigade in the heart of the Bakhmut mire
In the east Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, 15 kilometres (nine miles) from the positions held by Russian forces, an artillery unit waits for the signal.
Brazil protests mount as Bolsonaro mum on election loss
Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro blocked major highways for a second day as tensions mounted over his silence after narrowly losing re-election to bitter rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
UK's Tories suspend ex-minister over reality TV appearance
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Tuesday suspended Matt Hancock, the former health minister during the coronavirus pandemic, for appearing on a reality TV show.
Danes vote in knife-edge election
Danes voted Tuesday in a knife-edge election with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen fighting for political survival against the right and far-right in polls that could turn a moderate ex-premier into a kingmaker.
Power, water restored in Kyiv after Russian strikes
Water and power supplies were fully restored in Kyiv on Tuesday a day after Russian missile strikes, as grain exports from Ukraine continued despite Moscow pulling out of a deal to let ships through.
UK vows 'more radical' measures to tackle illegal migration
A British cabinet minister on Tuesday vowed "more radical" policies to counter illegal migration as record numbers make the treacherous crossing of the Channel in small boats.
Russians, the antisocial scum of our planet!
Those who bomb the water supply and thermal power plants in the Ukrainian city of Kiev "are, as Russians, the scum of our entire planet", say citizens in the German capital Berlin and demand: "no Russians should be allowed to enter the European Union any more, all visas issued should be checked and there should be no trade whatsoever with a terrorist state like Russia!"Following Russia's denunciation of the grain agreement, more freighters have left Ukrainian ports. But the internationally despised Russian war criminal and dictator Vladimir Putin (70) intends not to allow these vital shipments.
Danes vote as blocs woo the middle ground
Danes were voting on Tuesday in what promises to be a tight election in which the balance of power could be tipped by which side of the political divide manages to woo the middle ground.
Markets extend rally, China zero-Covid hopes boost Hong Kong
Asian and European markets rose again Tuesday, building on the strong start to the week as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy decision, hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.
Unpaid wages top Qatar migrant worker complaints: UN
Unpaid wages dominate a growing number of complaints by migrant workers in Qatar, the UN labour agency said Tuesday, 19 days from the start of the football World Cup.
Pacific nuclear legacy overshadows US talks in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands officials say they are ready to resume talks with the United States this week on renewing a long-standing economic and security deal, provided Washington addresses grievances stemming from the testing of nuclear weapons on the Pacific archipelago more than 70 years ago.
Francis' first visit to Bahrain to cement ties with Islam
Pope Francis will become the first pontiff in history to visit Bahrain, in a trip this week that is hoped to cement ties with Islam, but is also marked by accusations of human rights abuses in the Gulf state.
Wall Street eyes chance of divided Washington after midterms
With polls suggesting Republicans will retake at least one congressional chamber in next week's US elections, Wall Street is feeling hopeful about a likely return of a divided Washington.
Israelis vote as Netanyahu seeks return to power
Israelis will vote Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, with the hawkish ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu campaigning for a comeback alongside far-right allies.
Asian markets extend rally as bargain-buyers boost Hong Kong
Asian markets rose again Tuesday, building on the strong start to the week as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy decision, hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.