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Building 'Mad Max' vehicles for Ukraine's fighters
With angular welded frames, huge wheels and teeth painted on the front grille, the one-off buggies being built to order for Ukrainian forces on the battlefield resemble props from the "Mad Max" films.
Leeds announce exit of director of football Victor Orta
Relegation-threatened Leeds have parted company with director of football Victor Orta by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Hong Kong reports Q1 GDP growth after 2022 contraction
Hong Kong's economy grew in the first quarter of 2023, the city's leader said Tuesday, ending a disastrous year-long spell in which the finance hub was effectively closed for business due to pandemic restrictions.
Ukraine tank crew 'ready' for spring offensive
Near the frontline city of Bakhmut, members of a Ukrainian tank unit say they are all set for the expected spring offensive against Russian forces in the country's east.
Eurozone inflation sees surprise rise after 5-month fall
Annual inflation in the eurozone rose to seven percent in April, the EU's statistics agency said Tuesday, the first increase after five consecutive months of declines.
Kenyan pastor to face terrorism charges over cult massacre
A Kenyan pastor who appeared in court Tuesday will face terrorism charges over the deaths of more than 100 people found buried in what has been dubbed the "Shakahola forest massacre," prosecutors said.
FIFA threatens European TV blackout of Women's World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened a television blackout of this year's Women's World Cup in major European countries unless broadcasters improve their offers for rights.
Conflict deepens Russia's demographic crisis
Russia's offensive in Ukraine has aggravated a long-simmering demographic crisis that President Vladimir Putin has struggled to tackle, which could further damage its sanctions-hit economy.
Taliban authorities warn UN over Afghanistan talks exclusion
UN chief Antonio Guterres held a second day of talks with world powers Tuesday on how to deal with Afghanistan's Taliban leaders amid warnings from the Kabul administration the meeting could be "counter-productive".
Palestinian hunger striker dies in Israeli detention
A Palestinian hunger striker died in Israeli custody Tuesday, nearly three months after being detained over his ties to the Islamic Jihad militant group.
US climber dies on Everest in season's fourth fatality
A US mountaineer has died on Everest in the fourth fatality on the world's highest peak this climbing season.
BP back in Q1 profit after record loss on Russia exit
British energy giant BP reported Tuesday a net profit of $8.2 billion for the first quarter, recovering from a record loss a year earlier as it ended operations in Russia after the Ukraine invasion.
Japan Airlines' annual net profit returns to black
Japan Airlines logged Tuesday an annual net profit for the first time in three years, buoyed by soaring domestic and international demand for travel after pandemic restrictions were eased.
Asian markets swing as investors weigh Wall Street losses
Asian equities fluctuated Tuesday as investors digested losses on Wall Street and eyed this week's interest rate decisions.
Sudan battles rage as UN agencies warn of 'catastrophe'
Fierce fighting between rival generals raged on in Sudan Tuesday despite the latest truce, as warnings multiplied of the potential for a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis with hundreds of thousands of refugees.
Japan PM Kishida to visit South Korea next week
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit South Korea next week, Japan's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as the two US allies pursue warmer ties.
US climber dies on Everest
A US climber has died on Mount Everest, his expedition organiser said Tuesday, the first foreign death on the highest mountain in the world this season.
Fiery Kohli fined again after IPL post-match row
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was fined on Tuesday for the second time in this IPL after a post-match altercation with former national team-mate Gautam Gambhir.
Colombia grapples with Escobar's hippopotamus legacy
In their homeland in Africa, they are responsible for more human deaths than almost any other animal, but in Colombia, hippopotami have become loved members of the local community and a tourist attraction.
Ice-cool Harden scores 45 as Sixers stun Celtics, Jokic downs Suns
James Harden scored 45 points as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics in the NBA playoffs on Monday before Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns.
'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn of the tech's dangers
A computer scientist often dubbed "the godfather of artificial intelligence" has quit his job at Google to speak out about the dangers of the technology, US media reported Monday.
Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as first woman chief executive
Australian airline Qantas named company veteran Vanessa Hudson as its first woman chief executive on Tuesday, replacing the cost-cutting Irish-Australian Alan Joyce.
Rocket fire from Gaza after Palestinian hunger striker dies
Gaza militants fired rockets Tuesday after the death in Israeli custody of a leading figure in the Islamic Jihad group, who had been on hunger strike for nearly three months.
Hollywood writers to strike as studio talks collapse
Thousands of Hollywood television and movie writers will go on strike Tuesday, their union said, after talks with studios and streamers over pay and other conditions ended without a deal.
Colombia's ELN aims for preliminary ceasefire on eve of talks
The lead negotiator of Colombia's National Liberation Army said Monday the guerilla movement hoped to reach a preliminary ceasefire with the government "that works 100 percent."
Hollywood bracing for writers strike as talks end
Hollywood was preparing for a major strike by thousands of TV and movie writers, as talks to avoid a walkout ended Monday without a deal just hours before a crunch deadline.
'Because it's there': The enduring appeal of Everest
Mount Everest is set to see record numbers of climbers this season, with almost 500 people -- plus as many guides -- expected to attempt mountaineering's ultimate goal.
At 75, Israeli society faces sharpening divisions
Israel has undergone major societal transformations during its 75 years of existence, which have left the nation confronting deepening divisions.
Asian markets open higher as investors weigh Wall Street losses
Asian equities rose at the open on Tuesday following a holiday weekend, as investors digested losses on Wall Street after the takeover of First Republic Bank.
75 years after the Nakba, Palestinians still long for return
From her modest home in the blockaded Gaza Strip, Amina al-Dabai remembers the very different world in which she grew up more than seven decades ago.
Stars shine bright in New York as Met Gala honors Lagerfeld
A-listers from the worlds of fashion, film, politics and sports celebrated the late king of couture, Karl Lagerfeld, at the annual Met Gala on Monday, bringing their top style game to New York, oozing glamour -- and delivering serious baby news.
Napoli to shake off title blow with one more point to go
Naples woke up on Monday still digesting the disappointment of Napoli not sealing their first Serie A title in over three decades, but knowing glory is just a few more days away.