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Hong Kong exiles in UK say 'living in fear' of Beijing
When artists Lumli and Lumlong fled Hong Kong in 2021 they didn't tell a soul for fear of being reported and arrested before they could leave.
Four dead in Russian strike on eastern Ukraine restaurant
At least four people were killed and more than 40 wounded in a Russian missile strike that hit a restaurant in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, authorities said Tuesday.
Slow post-Covid recovery for Cuban tourism
Cuba, which relies heavily on the tourist dollars of visitors to its pristine Caribbean beaches and colorful towns, has experienced a frustrating scarcity of foreigners since the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wimbledon braced for Ukraine and Russian cold front
In 2013, Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky pulled off one of the greatest Wimbledon shocks when he demolished Roger Federer on Centre Court.
Wagner chief heads into Belarus exile, NATO vows to protect allies
Belarus welcomed the head of the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin into exile on Tuesday following an aborted rebellion, as NATO warned it was ready to defend against "Moscow or Minsk".
Over $200bn in Covid-19 small business loans stolen: US govt. watchdog
The United States lost more than $200 billion to fraud from two schemes designed to help small businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a US government watchdog report.
Three dead, 42 injured in Russian strike on Ukraine restaurant
At least three people were killed and more than 40 wounded in a Russian rocket strike that hit a restaurant in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, authorities said Tuesday.
In Miami's melting pot, a dialect of English emerges
In Miami, Spanish rules. One hears it everywhere, with hundreds of thousands of immigrants speaking it even as they attain fluency in English.
US targets Wagner Group over gold in Africa, days after mutiny
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions aimed at disrupting gold mining activities that fund the Wagner Group in Africa, vowing to hold the mercenaries accountable for abuses days after they staged a mutiny in Russia.
Sierra Leone president re-elected as opposition cries foul
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio was re-elected with 56.17 percent to serve a second term, the head of the electoral commission said on Tuesday following a process disputed by the opposition.
Sudan capital sees heavy fighting on eve of Muslim holiday
Fighting raged in the Sudanese capital on Tuesday, the eve of the Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday, after paramilitaries seized Khartoum's main police base.
Supreme Court backs free speech rules in online stalking case
The US Supreme Court sided with free speech advocates Tuesday in ruling that a man's online harassment of a country singer could only be deemed illegally threatening if he knew it could be understood as such.
Wagner chief heads into Belarus exile
Belarus prepared to welcome rebel Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin into exile on Tuesday as Russia's President Vladimir Putin sought to shore up his authority by thanking regular troops for averting civil war.
Putin says Russia dodged civil war, prepares to disarm Wagner
President Vladimir Putin aimed to rally Russia's military and security services Tuesday, telling them they halted a slide into civil war when Wagner mercenaries rebelled and marched on Moscow.
Macron under fire from left over latest jobs jab
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced accusations of minimising the problems of unemployment after he told the mother of a jobseeker that her son could easily find work.
EU agrees tougher rules on banks
The EU struck a deal on Tuesday to implement internationally-agreed banking reforms intended to avert a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.
Exiled group feels heat as Europe ups Iran contacts
A controversial exiled Iranian opposition group is coming under increased pressure in Europe as it nervously eyes the intensification of European talks with Tehran in search of reviving a deal on the Islamic republic's nuclear drive.
Ahmedabad mega-stadium to host India-Pakistan World Cup cricket clash
India will host Pakistan's cricket team for the first time in seven years in the 50-over World Cup in October, the International Cricket Council said Tuesday.
Pakistan passes law paving way for return of exiled ex-PM
Pakistan's national assembly has passed legislation limiting how long lawmakers can be disqualified from office, a state spokesman said Tuesday, paving the way for exiled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's return to politics.
UK says sending asylum seekers abroad would cost £169,000 per person
The UK's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will cost £169,000 ($210,000) per person, according to an impact assessment published Tuesday, although the government insisted it would recoup most of the costs.
Russia says preparing transfer of Wagner hardware to army
Russia prepared Tuesday to take possession of heavy military hardware held by Wagner as Moscow moved to bring the mercenary group under its control after its aborted mutiny.
Pakistan drawn to play in India in Cricket World Cup
India will host Pakistan's cricket team for the first time in seven years in the 50-over World Cup in October, the International Cricket Council said Tuesday.
Olivia Chow wins election as Toronto's first Chinese-Canadian mayor
Olivia Chow won election Monday to become the first Chinese-Canadian mayor of Toronto, vowing to pursue a more progressive approach in Canada's largest city after ending more than a decade of conservative rule.
Greek far-right makes vote comeback
The far right has made a dramatic return to Greek politics, swept back on a wave of anger over the name deal on North Macedonia and the enduring power of a locked up neo-Nazi leader.
Guatemala's shock candidate Arevalo poised to tackle corruption
Guatemalan presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo, who pulled off an upset in Sunday elections by advancing to a run-off, declared Monday that if he wins, his priority will be fighting corruption.
Guatmala's shock candidate Arevalo posed to tackle corruption
Guatemalan presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo, who pulled off an upset in Sunday elections by advancing to a run-off, declared Monday that if he wins, his priority will be fighting corruption.
UN experts assail 'inhuman treatment' of Guantanamo detainees
With nearly constant surveillance, gruelling isolation and limited family access, the treatment of the last 30 Guantanamo detainees is "cruel, inhuman and degrading," UN rights experts said Monday as they reported on their first visit to the US military prison.
Putin accuses West of wanting Russians 'to kill each other' in mutiny
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of wanting Russians to "kill each other" during a revolt by mercenaries of the Wagner group, which stunned the country with an aborted march on Moscow over the weekend.
Troubled Guatemala headed for runoff after inconclusive election
A former first lady and the son of an ex-president -- both social democrats -- will go head-to-head in Guatemala's August runoff after no candidate secured enough votes to win Sunday's first round of presidential elections.
Wagner chief defends 'protest' as Russia claims return to normal
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin defended his aborted mutiny Monday as a bid to save his mercenary outfit and expose the failures of Russia's military leadership, not to challenge the Kremlin.
Battle for key police base kills at least 14 Sudan civilians
Sudan's army on Monday faced a multi-front challenge after losing a Khartoum police headquarters to paramilitaries in a battle that killed at least 14 civilians, while rebels attacked troops near Ethiopia.
Serbia releases captured Kosovo officers, easing standoff
Belgrade on Monday freed three Kosovo police officers taken into custody by Serbian security forces earlier this month, easing the latest flare-up between the two Balkan nations.