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Amnesty calls for commission to probe Kenya protest deaths
Three months after mass anti-government protests in Kenya, Amnesty International was set to present a petition on Wednesday seeking the establishment of a commission to investigate the deaths of scores of people from "the use of unlawful police force".
Bolivian government rejects Morales ultimatum for cabinet reshuffle
Bolivia's government on Tuesday rejected an ultimatum by ex-president Evo Morales to replace its cabinet ministers or face the wrath of his followers, thousands of whom had joined him in a weeklong march to the capital.
US Congress calls on Novo Nordisk to lower drug prices
The boss of the Danish pharmaceutical giant behind the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy promised Tuesday to examine lowering their prices in the United States, after coming under pressure from Congress.
Stock markets advance on China stimulus
Stock markets and oil prices rallied Tuesday after China's central bank unveiled fresh stimulus measures to kickstart growth in the world's number two economy.
Russia 'can only be forced into peace," Zelensky tells UN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday at the United Nations that Russia can only be forced into a peace settlement, as he vowed not to negotiate on Moscow's terms to end the war.
Two killed in Mexico as storm John weakens and Helene moves in
At least two people died after Hurricane John slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast, but as the now-weakened storm dissipated Tuesday, tropical storm Helene threatened over the Caribbean.
Hundred hero Brook keeps England alive in Australia ODI series
England captain Harry Brook's maiden one-day international century revived his side's series hopes against Australia as they beat the world champions by 46 runs at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Biden pleads for democracy in final UN address
Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats around the globe refusing to quit.
Brook's hundred sees England beat Australia in 3rd ODI
England captain Harry Brook led from the front with a maiden one-day international century as his side beat world champions Australia by 46 runs in a rain-marred clash in Durham on Tuesday.
Alarm grows as Israel and Hezbollah exchange intense fire
Israel and Hezbollah traded heavy fire on Tuesday, defying international calls for de-escalation during a second day of clashes that Lebanon said claimed hundreds of lives.
NFL legend Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
NFL legend Brett Favre revealed Tuesday he has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease following a 20-season career in which he estimates he may have sustained "thousands" of concussions.
Biden urges world to 'stop arming generals' in Sudan
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged all countries to cut off weapons supplies to rival generals in Sudan, as the UN chief said he regretted inaction in stopping a war that has triggered a major humanitarian crisis.
Defying experts, Trump vows tariff-driven US economic boom
Donald Trump pledged Tuesday to deliver a historic windfall for the United States through a business-friendly economy that would reward companies manufacturing domestically -- but heavily penalize those selling Americans foreign-made goods.
World leaders at UN warn against 'full-scale war' over Lebanon
World leaders lined up at the United Nations on Tuesday to call on Israel to refrain from a full-scale war in Lebanon, with the organization's chief warning the situation was on the "brink."
Stokes open to England white-ball return
Test captain Ben Stokes indicated Tuesday he would be ready to make an England limited-overs comeback.
No peak oil demand 'on the horizon', phaseout a 'fantasy': OPEC
OPEC said Tuesday that phasing out oil was a "fantasy", as the Saudi-led cartel forecast that demand would keep growing until at least 2050, a key year in the battle against climate change.
Sri Lanka's new leftist leader dissolves parliament, calls snap polls
Sri Lanka's new leftist president dissolved parliament on Tuesday and called a snap election as he prepares to renegotiate the bankrupt nation's unpopular International Monetary Fund bailout programme.
England scrum-half Mitchell to see specialist on neck injury
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell will see a specialist on Thursday to discover the extent of a neck problem that has sidelined him this season.
Under-pressure Masood to lead Pakistan in England Tests
Shan Masood will continue to lead Pakistan in the upcoming series against England, despite losing his first five Tests as captain.
Storm Helene on track to hit Florida as major hurricane
The US state of Florida on Tuesday was preparing for the arrival of Storm Helene, due to make landfall later in the week as a powerful Category 3 hurricane.
IOC should reinstate Russia as soon it obeys rules: Samaranch
The International Olympic Committee should start work on ending Russia's suspension from the organisation "the minute" Moscow obeys the rules again, IOC vice-president Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior said on Tuesday.
Dior unleashes arrows and Amazons at Paris Fashion Week
Dior gave Paris Fashion Week a shot of Olympic adrenaline Tuesday with a troop of athletic Amazons striding down its runway amid whizzing arrows.
US woman dies in controversial suicide capsule in Switzerland
A 64-year-old US woman took her own life inside a controversial suicide capsule at a Swiss woodland retreat, with police on Tuesday saying several people had been arrested.
San Siro loses 2027 Champions League final due to uncertain future
The 2027 Champions League final will be moved away from the San Siro in Milan due to uncertainties over potential renovations, UEFA said on Tuesday.
Canada's Trudeau faces no-confidence vote
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's main rival in Canada's parliament on Tuesday introduced a motion of no confidence in the ruling Liberals, in the first major test of his unpopular minority government.
AI research uncovers 300 ancient etchings in Peru's Nazca desert
Japanese scientists have used artificial intelligence to uncover 303 new etchings in Peru's Nazca desert -- doubling the amount of known geoglyphs made some 2,000 years ago by a pre-Inca civilization.
Brazil's Lula calls Security Council makeup 'unacceptable'
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday denounced the makeup of the UN Security Council as a legacy of colonialism, although he acknowledged the challenges in achieving long-sought reform.
Alarm grows as Israel launches new 'extensive' strikes on Lebanon
Israel said it launched a new wave of "extensive" strikes Tuesday against Lebanon's Hezbollah, after hundreds were killed the day before when clashes sparked by the nearly year-long Gaza war intensified.
Carey blasts Australia to 304-7 against England in 3rd ODI
Alex Carey again proved a thorn in England's side, smashing an unbeaten 77 to take Australia to 304-7 in the third one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.
Biden warns against clinging to power in UN farewell
Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats clinging to power around the globe.
Alarm grows as Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon
Israel said it carried out dozens of air strikes against Hezbollah on Tuesday, after hundreds were killed the day before when clashes sparked by the nearly year-long Gaza war intensified.
Biden warns at UN against 'full-scale war' over Lebanon
US President Joe Biden asked world leaders Tuesday to prevent "full-scale war" over Lebanon, as clashes escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, prompting the UN chief to warn of a situation "on the brink."