Bank of America ordered to pay $250 mn for consumer violations
US regulators ordered Bank of America to pay $250 million in fines and restitution for unfair fees and other banking violations that harmed consumers, authorities said Tuesday.
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PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger under spotlight in US Senate
US and Saudi officials discussed proposals to completely transform professional golf as they negotiated the biggest merger in the sport's history, a trove of documents released on Tuesday showed.
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Allies disappoint Zelensky's plea for NATO membership timetable
NATO leaders on Tuesday dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelensky's hopes for a clear timeline to join the alliance, saying they would offer an invite to become a member only when "conditions are met".
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Europe's largest casino opens in Cyprus
The largest casino resort in Europe opened on the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus on Tuesday, with the authorities hoping it will attract an extra high-spending 300,000 tourists annually.
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To track human impact on Earth, scientists probe Crawford Lake
On first glance, it looks like just another small lake in Canada, one of thousands across the vast country. But the view under the surface of Crawford Lake outside Toronto tells a very different story.
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Microsoft-Activision deal back on track after US court win
A US federal judge on Tuesday resurrected Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of video gaming giant Activision Blizzard by refusing to allow the temporary suspension of the long delayed deal.
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Canadian lake ground-zero for Anthropocene epoch
Scientists on Tuesday designated a small body of water near Toronto, Canada as ground-zero for the Anthropocene, the proposed geological epoch defined by humanity's massive and destabilising impact on the planet.
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Svitolina into Wimbledon semis as Djokovic targets new landmark
New mum Elina Svitolina shocked world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the last four at Wimbledon on Tuesday, striking an emotional blow for Ukraine, as Novak Djokovic targeted a record-equalling 46th major semi-final.
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UN fails to agree Syria aid lifeline extension
The UN Security Council failed Tuesday to reach consensus on extending a key Syria aid route, throwing into doubt a vital mechanism that provides life-saving support to millions of people.
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Bilbao ends Spanish wait on scorching Tour de France stage
Pello Bilbao won a hot and hilly stage 10 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, becoming the first Spaniard in five years to win a stage on the world's biggest bike race.
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