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Sjoestroem breaks European swimming medal record

Sjoestroem breaks European swimming medal record

On the eve of her 29th birthday, Swede Sarah Sjoestroem won the 50m freestyle in Rome on Tuesday for her 45th major championship gold medal.

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Osaka crashes out in Cincinnati opener

Osaka crashes out in Cincinnati opener

Naomi Osaka's summer form slump deepened on Tuesday as the four-time Grand Slam winner lost 6-4, 7-5 to Zhang Shuai at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda drop to 15-year low

Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda drop to 15-year low

The pedalos lie far from the water's edge and the flat stone slabs around the Sirmione peninsula are exposed after drought reduced the level of Italy's Lake Garda to a 15-year low.

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Ex-Man Utd star Giggs admits to lifelong infidelity in court testimony

Ex-Man Utd star Giggs admits to lifelong infidelity in court testimony

Former footballer Ryan Giggs admitted Tuesday to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but denied ever being violent towards partners, as he gave evidence over charges of assault and coercive control of an ex-girlfriend.

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S.Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary

S.Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary

Thousands of people gathered in the South African town of Marikana on Tuesday to mark a decade since dozens of striking workers were killed in the worst act of police violence since the end of apartheid.

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EU, US say studying Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

EU, US say studying Iran response to 'final' nuclear text

The European Union and United States said Tuesday they were studying Iran's response to a "final" draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers the EU presented at talks in Vienna.

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US makes hearing aids over-the-counter to curb costs

US makes hearing aids over-the-counter to curb costs

Over-the-counter hearing aids will for the first time be available to tens of millions of Americans, officials said Tuesday, in an effort to cut prices from $5,000 a pair.

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Sri Lanka to end state of emergency: president

Sri Lanka to end state of emergency: president

Sri Lanka will not extend a state of emergency imposed to control anti-government protests as the situation in the impoverished nation has "stabilised", the president's office said Tuesday.

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Walmart results top estimates as inflation alters consumer behavior

Walmart results top estimates as inflation alters consumer behavior

Walmart scored a big jump in revenues partly driven by inflation but the retail giant faces increasing evidence of shifting consumer behavior due to rising prices, according to quarterly results released Tuesday.

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NBA won't schedule games on US election day

NBA won't schedule games on US election day

The NBA said Tuesday it will not schedule any games when voters go to the polls for pivotal US midterm elections in November.

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