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Freed Tanzanian opposition leaders 'beaten' during mass arrests

Freed Tanzanian opposition leaders 'beaten' during mass arrests

Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema said Tuesday that several of its top leaders had been beaten during their arrests in a mass round-up ahead of a banned rally.

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Stock markets climb as data shows US inflation slows

Stock markets climb as data shows US inflation slows

Global stocks mostly rose on Tuesday as slowing US inflation boosted hopes of interest rate cuts.

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Antarctica winter experiences prolonged heatwave

Antarctica winter experiences prolonged heatwave

Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is experiencing an exceptionally long heatwave during its winter, according to Britain's national polar research institute.

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British Olympic shooter wants apology over call that ended gold bid

British Olympic shooter wants apology over call that ended gold bid

British shooter Amber Rutter said Tuesday she was owed an apology from the sport's global governing body after she missed out on an Olympic gold medal in controversial circumstances.

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Bournemouth sign Mexico's Araujo from Barcelona

Bournemouth sign Mexico's Araujo from Barcelona

Bournemouth signed Mexico defender Julian Araujo from Barcelona in a deal worth a reported £8.5 million ($10.9 million) on Tuesday.

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Hurricane watch issued as Ernesto approaches Puerto Rico

Hurricane watch issued as Ernesto approaches Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Ernesto advanced Tuesday through the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico, where officials shut down schools and sent workers home as forecasters warned of a possible hurricane.

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Ukraine urges Russia to accept 'just peace' amid incursion

Ukraine urges Russia to accept 'just peace' amid incursion

Ukraine said Tuesday it would not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border incursion and offered to stop raids if Moscow agreed a "just peace".

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Greek firefighters calm deadly Athens inferno

Greek firefighters calm deadly Athens inferno

Greek emergency services fought back Tuesday against a massive wildfire that scorched the Athens suburbs, killing a woman, causing widespread damage and sending thousands of people fleeing from their homes.

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Former England cricketer Thorpe killed by train - inquest

Former England cricketer Thorpe killed by train - inquest

Former England batsman Graham Thorpe died after being struck by a train at a railway station, an inquest into his death heard Tuesday.

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Africa's CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

Africa's CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a "clarion call for action".

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