Germany, China clash over Ukraine
China and Germany traded barbs on Tuesday over Ukraine, with Beijing warning the EU against sanctions targeting its companies while Berlin said "neutrality" in the conflict meant taking Russia's side.
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US announces $1.2 bn in new military aid for Ukraine
The United States on Tuesday announced a new $1.2 billion security assistance package for Ukraine to boost the country's air defenses and provide it with additional artillery ammunition.
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Zelensky demands faster support on EU chief's symbolic visit
Ukraine warned Tuesday it needs more and faster support from Brussels, including a clear path to EU membership, as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen made her latest visit to Kyiv.
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Global stocks slump on eve of US inflation data
Stock markets dropped Tuesday as investors await key US inflation data and track President Joe Biden's battle with Republicans over the debt ceiling.
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LinkedIn closes China service, cuts over 700 jobs
Social networking firm LinkedIn announced Tuesday that it will close down its last service available in China, citing "fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate".
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Russians mark Victory Day in shadow of Ukraine
As Moscow's troops fight on in Ukraine and after days of sabotage attacks at home, Russians celebrated Tuesday's World War II Victory Day hoping for a win on the modern battlefield.
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Scotland rugby coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension until April 2026, ending speculation over his future.
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Autopsies reveal organs missing in Kenya cult deaths: police
Autopsies on corpses found in mass graves linked to a religious cult in Kenya have revealed missing organs and raised suspicions of forced harvesting, investigators said, with a fresh round of exhumations resuming Tuesday.
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Sunak says UK police independent after coronation arrests
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted on Tuesday that the country's police forces were "operationally independent", after a backlash about the arrest of anti-monarchists before they could protest at King Charles III's coronation.
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Nintendo banks on 'Zelda' to boost fortunes
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is banking on the latest instalment of its 40-year-old saga "Zelda" to breathe life into its business, after forecasting a drop in profits this year.
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