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Two decades of deadly gun violence in US schools

Two decades of deadly gun violence in US schools

Fourteen students and a teacher were shot dead Tuesday when an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at their Texas elementary school, the latest in the United States' relentless cycle of school mass shootings.

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At least 22 killed in latest police raid on Rio favela

At least 22 killed in latest police raid on Rio favela

An anti-crime operation in a Rio de Janeiro slum left at least 22 people dead Tuesday, officials said, a year after the bloodiest-ever favela raid in the city's history.

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Russian troops aim to 'destroy everything' in Donbas: Zelensky

Russian troops aim to 'destroy everything' in Donbas: Zelensky

Russian troops advanced in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, pounding key cities and aiming "to destroy everything there," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Moscow signalled it was digging in for a long war against its neighbor.

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North Korea fires three ballistic missiles, Seoul military says

North Korea fires three ballistic missiles, Seoul military says

North Korea fired three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan early Wednesday, Seoul's military said, just one day after President Joe Biden wrapped up his first Asia visit as US leader.

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Tsitsipas back from brink as French Open clouded by Wimbledon row

Tsitsipas back from brink as French Open clouded by Wimbledon row

Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from the brink to reach the French Open second round as Roland Garros was again overshadowed by the crisis engulfing Wimbledon.

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Tsitsipas in late night fightback to beat Musetti at French Open

Tsitsipas in late night fightback to beat Musetti at French Open

Fourth seed and 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas came back from two sets to love down to defeat Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open in a first round match which finished early Wednesday.

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Teen gunman kills 15 at Texas elementary school

Teen gunman kills 15 at Texas elementary school

An 18-year-old gunman killed 14 young children and a teacher at an elementary school in Texas on Tuesday, in the deadliest US school shooting in years.

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Frenchman beats high-wire record at Mont Saint-Michel

Frenchman beats high-wire record at Mont Saint-Michel

French daredevil tightrope walker Nathan Paulin on Tuesday claimed a new world record as he completed a 2,200-metre-long (nearly 1.4-mile) trip to Mont Saint-Michel along a wire suspended between a crane and the famous abbey on the tidal island, his team said.

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Countries agree to overhaul WHO funding

Countries agree to overhaul WHO funding

Shaken by the pandemic, the World Health Organization's member states agreed Tuesday to overhaul how they fund the UN health agency, giving it much more money to spend on its own priorities.

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Klopp named Premier League manager of the year

Klopp named Premier League manager of the year

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has been named the League Managers' Association Premier League Manager of the Year, it was announced on Tuesday.

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