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Cuba hit with seventh major blackout of the year

Hushing and hedging: US companies retreat on climate

Murray out with concussion so Wentz will start for Vikings

Springboks to face Fiji before 2027 Rugby World Cup

UN chief 'deeply regrets' US visa refusal to Abbas for annual meeting

Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors

England quick Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault

McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship as Reed withdraws

Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback

McIlroy on the charge at PGA Championship

Czechs level Davis Cup tie against USA as South Korea eye Finals

Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits

New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad

Costa Rica's Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief: diplomat

UN bracing for humanitarian crisis in coup-hit Niger

The United Nations warned Tuesday that the political crisis in Niger and the sanctions imposed against the coup regime risk triggering "catastrophic" humanitarian effects.

Meta fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operation

Meta on Tuesday said it purged thousands of Facebook accounts that were part of a widespread online Chinese spam operation trying to covertly boost China and criticize the West.

Towns relishing Basketball World Cup role with perfect Dominicans

Karl-Anthony Towns said "the world is on notice" after the Minnesota Timberwolves star led the Dominican Republic to a perfect first-round record at the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday.

German state leader demands answers on anti-Semitic flyer

A powerful German state leader ordered a probe Tuesday into an anti-Semitism scandal within his ruling coalition just weeks ahead of a key regional election.

Stock markets extend gains

Stock markets extended a global rally Tuesday ahead of US data this week that could be key to the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rates.

At least 183 killed in clashes in Ethiopia's Amhara: UN

At least 183 people have been killed since July in clashes in Ethiopia's Amhara region, the United Nations said Tuesday as it appealed for the killings, violence and rights abuses to end.

Fulham sign Leicester defender Castagne

Fulham announced the signing of Belgium defender Timothy Castagne from Leicester on Tuesday for a reported fee of around £15 million ($19 million).

Moscow residents learn to live with drone strikes

Strolling in Moscow on a summer's day as pop music blared from a cafe, Tigran is one of the capital's residents who say they have come to terms with a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks.

Pakistan court suspends ex-PM Khan's graft sentence: lawyer

Imran Khan's prison sentence for a graft conviction was suspended on Tuesday, his lawyer said, but it was unclear if the former Pakistan prime minister would be immediately released.

Storm Idalia strengthens into hurricane, barrels toward Florida

Storm Idalia strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday as forecasters predicted it would intensify and become "extremely dangerous" before making landfall in the US state of Florida.

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