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Queen leads royals in Prince Philip tribute after health woes

Queen leads royals in Prince Philip tribute after health woes

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months, at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro discharged after overnight hospital stay

Brazil's Bolsonaro discharged after overnight hospital stay

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital on Tuesday morning, having spent the night at a military clinic in Brasilia after feeling unwell, the country's communications minister said.

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The recent history of comedians being assaulted on stage

The recent history of comedians being assaulted on stage

Comedians being assaulted on stage, as Chris Rock experienced at the hands of Will Smith during the Oscars on Sunday night, is extremely rare -- but not unheard of.

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Sri Lanka hospitals running out of life-saving drugs

Sri Lanka hospitals running out of life-saving drugs

Sri Lanka's state-run hospitals are running out of life-saving medicines due to a shortage of dollars needed to import essentials as the country reels from a dire economic crisis, officials said Tuesday.

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More than 3.9 million Ukrainians flee war

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians flee war

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have now fled Russia's invasion of their country, the United Nations announced Tuesday, with the Red Cross saying refugees were arriving exhausted and feeling "hopeless".

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Queen leads royals in memorial service to Prince Philip

Queen leads royals in memorial service to Prince Philip

Ailing Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday made her first major public appearance in months, at a thanksgiving service for her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.

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World stock markets rally as Ukraine peace talks resume

World stock markets rally as Ukraine peace talks resume

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday on investor optimism as the latest peace talks kicked off between Ukraine and Russia.

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DR Congo joins regional East Africa bloc

DR Congo joins regional East Africa bloc

The Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted Tuesday into the regional East African Community (EAC), a bloc with a single market allowing free trade and movement of citizens, the group said.

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Hong Kong jails ex-opposition lawmaker over legislature folder grab

Hong Kong jails ex-opposition lawmaker over legislature folder grab

A former Hong Kong opposition lawmaker was jailed Tuesday for snatching a folder from an official during a legislature meeting, the latest sign of Beijing's tightening grip over the city's once-boisterous chamber.

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UK police to issue 20 initial 'Partygate' fines

UK police to issue 20 initial 'Partygate' fines

British police investigating breaches of coronavirus lockdown laws by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff in Downing Street announced Tuesday it would be issuing 20 initial fines.

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