Russia seeks to fine web users searching for content deemed 'extremist'
Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" -- a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom.
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Paret-Peintre delivers Tour de France home win in Mont Ventoux thriller
Valentin Paret-Peintre bagged a first home win on an enthralling stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday pipping Ireland's Ben Healy atop the 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux finish line.
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Janeth Chepngetich books world championships slot with upset win
Janeth Chepngetich on Tuesday stunned a strong field at the Kenyan trials to claim the women's 10,000m title and earn a maiden appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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French Open sensation Boisson withdraws injured from Montreal
Roland Garros semi-finalist Lois Boisson announced Tuesday her withdrawal from the WTA 1000 event in Montreal due to a left adductor muscle injury, as the list of high-profile absentees from the Canadian Open continues to grow.
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France's culture minister to be tried on corruption charges
France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati is to go on trial accused of corruption and abuse of power while she was a member of European Parliament, a judicial source told AFP Tuesday.
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US Treasury chief says no reason for Fed chair to step down
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he did not see a reason for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign immediately, a day after calling for a sweeping review of the Fed.
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Coca-Cola plans US cane sugar alternative after Trump push
Coca-Cola on Tuesday said it would release a version of Coke in the United States made with US-grown real cane sugar, a move requested by President Donald Trump.
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US to leave UN cultural body, citing 'national interest'
The United States said Tuesday it would quit UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
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India's Gill accuses England of ignoring 'spirit of the game' by time-wasting
India captain Shubman Gill accused England of ignoring the "spirit of cricket" after the hosts' time-wasting tactics in the third Test at Lord's sparked an angry flare-up between the teams.
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Heat forces new Acropolis closure amid fiery temperatures
Greek authorities ordered the partial closure of the ancient Acropolis temple for the second time in less than two weeks on Tuesday as blistering heat hit much of the eastern Mediterranean.
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