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US refuses to give Sudan's de facto leader visa for UN
The United States has refused to give Sudan's de facto leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, a visa to travel to New York to address the UN General Assembly, sources told AFP Tuesday.
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Trump renames AI 'super intelligence' as leaders jostle over dangers
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, as world leaders jostled over how to address the dangers of the fast-advancing technology.
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Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro turns scandal into poll gains
Despite being caught up in an explosive financial scandal that has dominated Brazil's election campaign, candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has gained ground with less than two weeks to go before the vote.
Tunisia says 2026 summer hottest on record
Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power cuts.
Republican senator seeks probe of Trump Jr Russian-funded wedding
A Republican US senator called Tuesday for Donald Trump Jr. to be subpoenaed over a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin helping bankroll lavish celebrations for the president's son's wedding.
England's Rashid out of Sri Lanka ODIs with hand injury
Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid has been ruled out of England's one-day international series against Sri Lanka.
EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline looms
The EU grappled Tuesday to overcome a standoff between France and Latvia blocking an agreement on prolonging sanctions on Russia, as Riga resisted a deal to take two oligarchs off the blacklist.
Memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale after rocking UK monarchy
Charles Spencer's book about his late sister Princess Diana, packed with explosive revelations concerning King Charles III that have rocked Britain's monarchy in recent days, went on sale Tuesday.
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands flee
Yemen's Houthis on Tuesday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out a spate of deadly strikes that killed civilians and prison inmates, as Riyadh seeks to repel an offensive that has seen the Iran-backed group seize strategic territory.
Newcomers South Korea face holders Italy in Davis Cup finals
South Korea's reward for reaching the Davis Cup finals for the first time ever is a quarter-final tie against hosts and holders Italy, following the draw in Bologna on Tuesday.
Stocks climb as oil slides, AI buzz returns
Stock markets rose on Tuesday as oil prices extended losses and the success of Meta's new AI agent alongside hopes for US-China talks fanned a tech rally.
Japan's Kojima sounds Marchand warning with Asian Games gold
Japan's 17-year-old Yumeki Kojima said he was determined to cut the gap on French superstar Leon Marchand before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after winning Asian Games gold on Tuesday.
India cricketers win in style as Afghan savours 'special' Games silver
India's dominant women retained their Asian Games cricket crown in style on Tuesday as an Afghan cyclist who once disguised herself as a man won a "special" silver.
England rugby star Pollock signs new Northampton deal
Henry Pollock has signed a bumper new contract with Prem champions Northampton worth a reported £400,000 ($535,000) a year, ending speculation over the future of the England star.
La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing 'conspiracy' claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
STARTRADER Expands Its Chinese Equity CFD Range with CXMT and Unitree Robotics
Available from September 21, 2026, the two new 24/7 CFD instruments reference a DRAM memory chip manufacturer and a humanoid robotics company, both listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
MEXC Launches “Real Stocks, Real Friends” with Rewards for Bringing Friends to Wall Street
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has launched its “Real Stocks, Real Friends”, allowing users to bring their friends to Wall Street through RealStocks and earn rewards. Building on MEXC’s previous “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls, the event reflects MEXC’s efforts to lower barriers to the U.S. stock market for crypto-native users.
MEXC Expands Opportunity Compass with Stock Trading Handbook to Help Crypto Users Build Investment Knowledge
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has expanded its Opportunity Compass education initiative by introducing the MEXC Stock Trading Handbook, a new guide designed to help crypto traders bridge the knowledge gap as they enter the stock market. The Handbook reflects a broader evolution in how MEXC empowers users, moving beyond access to Wall Street to help users understand the market, navigate trading tools, and build long-term trading systems.
Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d'Or recognition
France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe continued his media push to win the Ballon d'Or by insisting on Tuesday that he feels confident he will claim the prestigious award.
England paceman Wood retires from international cricket
England fast bowler Mark Wood announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, saying he had "lost the battle" after a career repeatedly disrupted by injuries.
Houthis say Saudi Arabia conducts deadly strike on key port city
Yemen's Houthis said Saudi Arabia carried out a deadly strike on a key port city on Tuesday, over a week into the Houthi offensive that has seen them seize control of a strait that is crucial to global energy flows.
Stocks rise on AI buzz, oil prices cool
Stock markets climbed on Tuesday as the success of Meta's new AI agent and US-China talks on artificial intelligence fanned a tech-led rally.
Magnificent Mandhana's 79 helps India to Asian Games cricket gold
Smriti Mandhana's whirlwind 79 helped India crush Sri Lanka by 147 runs and win a second consecutive women's cricket gold at the Asian Games on Tuesday.
India narrowly survive huge scare against minnows Japan
World champions India narrowly survived being on the end of a huge upset as they edged a spirited Japan by two runs in a rain-shortened first-ever T20 international between the two teams on Tuesday.
EU in showdown over Russian oligarch sanctions as deadline nears
EU countries on Tuesday resumed their scramble for an agreement on prolonging sanctions on Russia, after Latvia held up a deal to take two oligarchs off the blacklist.
Marchand 'stressed' about racing Japanese rivals at LA Olympics
France's Olympic hero Leon Marchand said Tuesday that Japanese swimmers will be his main rivals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, admitting he was "scared" and "stressed" about racing them.
Missing F-35 fighter parts 'not sensitive', says Australia minister
Missing F-35 fighter parts diverted from Australia to Hong Kong are not "sensitive", Defence Minister Richard Marles said Tuesday, confirming Canberra was helping to investigate the incident.
Mobile boat clinics bring healthcare to India's remote islands
An infant lets out a feeble cry as a doctor administers a routine but vital injection aboard a mobile boat clinic, part of a network serving remote riverine communities in northeastern India.
Cambodia showcases scams crackdown with global conference
Cambodia showed off a shuttered scam compound complete with counterfeit cash and a fake police station this week ahead of a global conference intended to burnish its anti-fraud credentials.
Former India paceman Zaheer Khan named Chennai coach in IPL
Former India quick Zaheer Khan has been named head coach of the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League, the franchise announced.
Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver
An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won an Asian Games silver medal on Tuesday, hoping it inspires other women in a country where Taliban authorities have sharply curtailed their freedoms.
Six-year-old Chinese girl sets world record with Rubik's Cube
A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record for solving a 3x3 Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds, state media reported.
Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power
Typhoon Dujuan left at least four people dead and 22 injured in Japan, while thousands of houses near Tokyo were without power after the storm swept through the region, authorities said Tuesday.
Swimming prodigy Yu, 13, says 'interviews way harder than racing'
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi has taken the Asian Games by storm, but when it comes to the intense interest in her, she said: "Interviews are way harder than the race."