US Senate passes Ukraine war aid bill, but House likely to block
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged the House to follow the Senate's lead and pass billions of dollars in war aid for Ukraine, but right-wing Republicans loyal to Donald Trump indicated they will block the bill.
Read morePSG and Paris mayor see red in stadium dispute
Tensions between Qatar-owned PSG and the mayor of Paris over the club's stadium have deepened, raising further doubts about the future home of the capital's top side as they chase a ninth Ligue 1 title in 11 seasons.
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Israel faces growing pressure over Gaza ceasefire
Israel faced growing international pressure Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as it prepared for an incursion into the crowded southern Gaza city of Rafah where more than a million Palestinians are trapped.
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Indonesia to vote with ex-general Subianto the favourite
Indonesians vote for a new president on Wednesday with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto the frontrunner despite concerns over his human rights record and claims of improper support from outgoing leader Joko Widodo.
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Super Bowl 'most watched' TV show ever with 123 mn viewers
A record 123.4 million people tuned in for the Super Bowl which saw the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in an overtime nailbiter, the game's broadcaster has said.
Read moreBody Shop's UK business slides into bankruptcy
The UK arm of The Body Shop, the near 50-year-old cosmetics company renowned for ethical hair and skin products, has entered bankruptcy, administrators said Tuesday, placing thousands of jobs at risk.
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Premier League approve Ratcliffe's Man Utd investment
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United has been approved by the Premier League.
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From tourism to energy, Senegal economy braces for fallout
Senegal's hotels have seen a wave of cancellations since political unrest hit the West African country and many foreign companies are nervous about the deadly troubles.
Read moreStocks drop on sticky US inflation
Stocks in the United States and Europe slumped on Tuesday while the dollar climbed as data showed that US inflation slowed less than expected in January, diminishing chances of an early interest rate cut.
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Valentine's Day strike misery for UK lovers
Britain's couples could struggle for Valentine's Day gifts and meals after Amazon staff went on strike over pay Tuesday -- and will soon be joined by takeaway delivery drivers, organisers said.
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