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EU calls Russia 'reckless' after flares fired at Danish helicopter

EU calls Russia 'reckless' after flares fired at Danish helicopter

The European Union accused Russia on Tuesday of the "reckless" firing of flares at a Danish frigate which, with the shooting down of a drone over Lithuania, heightened the continent's anxiety over the Ukraine-Russia war.

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Protesting shepherds, farmers clash with Romanian police

Protesting shepherds, farmers clash with Romanian police

Protesting shepherds and farmers, joined by far-right groups, clashed with riot police in Romania Tuesday, leaving two dozen people hurt as they called for a ban on live sheep exports to be overturned in the inflation-hit country.

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US Treasury chief says to meet Chinese counterpart at weekend

US Treasury chief says to meet Chinese counterpart at weekend

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he would meet his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng this weekend for talks including on Iran sanctions, days before both countries' top leaders are due to convene.

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Saudi, Egypt demand open Red Sea, as Riyadh vows to hit back against Houthis

Saudi, Egypt demand open Red Sea, as Riyadh vows to hit back against Houthis

Saudi Arabia and Egypt's leaders called on Tuesday for free navigation in the Red Sea, after Riyadh vowed a firm response to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, who now control the southern entrance to the key waterway.

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Trump slams 'horrible' Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling

Trump slams 'horrible' Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling

US President Donald Trump assailed the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it denied his request to lift an order halting his divisive plan to restrict mail-in voting -- accusing the court of allowing itself to be cowed by Democrats.

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Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over

Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over

Legacy Mode brings open source apps developed for Ledger to Passport, letting users keep their existing accounts and familiar wallets on hardware assembled in the United States.

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Brazil's crisis-hit Supreme Court probes judge's ties to jailed banker

Brazil's crisis-hit Supreme Court probes judge's ties to jailed banker

Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday began examining one of its top justice's ties to a jailed banker, in an unprecedented crisis that has eclipsed the country's presidential election campaign.

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Canada remains 'most important partner' for US in 'key areas': Carney

Canada remains 'most important partner' for US in 'key areas': Carney

Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in "key areas," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors.

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Sterling admits dangerous driving after Lamborghini crash

Sterling admits dangerous driving after Lamborghini crash

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty on Tuesday to dangerous driving after he crashed his Lamborghini on a motorway in May.

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Carrick urges Man Utd to use derby pain as fuel against Brighton

Carrick urges Man Utd to use derby pain as fuel against Brighton

Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to channel the frustration of their derby defeat to Manchester City as they seek to get back on track against Brighton in the League Cup.

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