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Inflation starting to slow but long, 'bumpy' road ahead: Powell

Inflation starting to slow but long, 'bumpy' road ahead: Powell

US inflation is starting to cool but the road ahead will likely be long and bumpy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday, adding that stronger-than-expected economic data could bring more rate hikes.

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French star writer Houellebecq seeks porn movie ban

French star writer Houellebecq seeks porn movie ban

French literary star Michel Houellebecq is seeking a ban on a sexually explicit film awaiting release and featuring the writer, his lawyers said Tuesday.

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Ukraine promised European tanks, as Russia advances on Bakhmut

Ukraine promised European tanks, as Russia advances on Bakhmut

Three European countries promised Tuesday that Ukraine will get at least 100 tanks in the "coming months", as the German defence minister made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

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Three ways out from Peru political crisis, say experts

Three ways out from Peru political crisis, say experts

Peru has been rocked by two months of social upheaval with near-daily anti-government protests often turning into violence in which at least 48 people have died.

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At least 20 killed in second day of Somaliland clashes

At least 20 killed in second day of Somaliland clashes

Heavy fighting in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland continued into a second day on Tuesday, leaving at least 20 people dead as the UN urged a probe into the clashes.

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French unions battle to keep momentum in pension showdown

French unions battle to keep momentum in pension showdown

Opponents of France's controversial pension reform plan sought to keep up the momentum on a third day of protests and strikes, but the numbers taking to the streets were down on the previous week.

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Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay launch WC2030 bid

Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay launch WC2030 bid

Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay on Tuesday launched their official joint bid to host the Football World Cup in 2030, exactly 100 years after the event was first held, in Montevideo.

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Hope turns to despair in Turkey over lack of quake help

Hope turns to despair in Turkey over lack of quake help

It is the last time Mesut Hancer will ever hold his 15-year-old daughter's hand.

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Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 6,200 as rescuers battle cold

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 6,200 as rescuers battle cold

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled frigid cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by a earthquake that killed more than 6,200 people.

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Wales midfielder Allen retires from international duty

Wales midfielder Allen retires from international duty

Wales midfielder Joe Allen announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday at the age of 32.

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