Australian court strikes down landmark climate ruling
An Australian court on Tuesday threw out a landmark legal ruling that the country's environment minister had a duty to protect children from climate change.
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Ruthless favourites Australia crush West Indies at World Cup
Australia routed the West Indies by seven wickets in Wellington Tuesday to maintain their perfect record at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Medvedev, Tsitsipas out as upsets dominate Indian Wells
Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian's three-week reign as world number one.
Read moreNearly 30 million under lockdown in China as virus surges
Nearly 30 million people were under lockdown across China on Tuesday, as surging virus cases returned mass tests and hazmat suited health officials to city streets on a scale not seen since the start of the pandemic.
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Asian markets struggle as Hong Kong dives again, oil retreats
Asian markets struggled again Tuesday, with Hong Kong tech firms leading another sharp equity selloff in the city following the Covid-19 shutdown of tech hub Shenzhen and worries over Russia's military outreach to China.
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Once-starving lions roar back to life in Sudan sanctuary
Kandaka the lioness was once sick and emaciated in a rundown zoo in Sudan's capital, but thanks to wildlife enthusiasts she now thrives in a reserve watching her cubs grow.
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Press rights groups call for release of French journalist in Mali
Press rights groups have called for the release of French journalist Olivier Dubois, who was taken hostage by a jihadist group in Mali almost a year ago.
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Mass brawls, attacks as football violence spreads in Latin America
A string of outbreaks of violence, several deadly, suggest that fan unrest in Latin American football is spiralling out of control.
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China reports sharp rise in Covid cases
China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally and the highest daily count since the start of the pandemic.
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Brazil assures US it will increase oil production
The Brazilian government on Monday assured the United States it will increase its oil production, a decision that could help ease concerns over global crude supply after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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