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ATP introduces financial safety net for players in top 250

ATP introduces financial safety net for players in top 250

The ATP announced on Tuesday the creation from 2024 of a financial security programme for players ranked inside the top 250, guaranteeing a minimum yearly income and support in case of injury.

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Australia's Jones plays down ex-New Zealand coach Hansen's advisory role

Australia's Jones plays down ex-New Zealand coach Hansen's advisory role

Australia head coach Eddie Jones said on Tuesday former New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is helping his side on training and leadership this week as an unpaid advisor.

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Ex-OPEC president facing corruption charges in UK

Ex-OPEC president facing corruption charges in UK

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences relating to her time as Nigeria's oil minister, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday.

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Meta fights back over behavioural marketing ban in Norway

Meta fights back over behavioural marketing ban in Norway

US tech giant Meta on Tuesday asked a Norwegian court to defer a ban on behavioural marketing based on users' personal information, which has landed it a heavy fine in the country.

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Canada to challenge latest US duties on softwood lumber

Canada to challenge latest US duties on softwood lumber

Ottawa announced Tuesday it will challenge the latest US duties on Canadian softwood lumber that it called "unfair, unjust and illegal."

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First children rescued from cable car dangling over Pakistan ravine

First children rescued from cable car dangling over Pakistan ravine

A helicopter on Tuesday evening helped rescue the first children from a cable car dangling all day over a deep Pakistan ravine, rescue officials said.

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Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery: UK police

Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery: UK police

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences relating to her time as Nigeria's oil minister, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday.

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Tech stocks help pull markets higher

Tech stocks help pull markets higher

Global stocks markets rose on Tuesday thanks to a rebound in tech shares, although investors remained concerned by China's lacklustre economy and the outlook for US interest rates.

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Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'

Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as "insufficient" the apology given by Spain's football federation chief for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup

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Afghanistan's spin trio skittle Pakistan for 201 in first ODI

Afghanistan's spin trio skittle Pakistan for 201 in first ODI

Mujeeb Ur Rahman led a strong Afghan spin trio to bundle Pakistan out for 201 in the first one-day international in Sri Lanka's Hambantota on Tuesday.

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