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Hot new fashion talent Burc Akyol makes 'magic with little'

Hot new fashion talent Burc Akyol makes 'magic with little'

While the fashion world braced for the celeb juggernaut of Pharrell Williams's first show in Paris on Tuesday, a young designer was making his own modest splash with a debut below his own home.

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From women to LGBTQ members, Catholic Church ponders inclusion

From women to LGBTQ members, Catholic Church ponders inclusion

From welcoming LGBTQ Catholics to better representation of women, the Vatican published on Tuesday a reflection on the top social issues facing the Catholic Church as part of a global study on its future.

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Spat at UN rights council over open-ended Israel probe

Spat at UN rights council over open-ended Israel probe

The United States, on behalf of 27 countries, condemned Tuesday the open-ended nature of the UN investigation into alleged human rights violations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the "disproportionate" attention on Israel.

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Messi set for July 21 debut, Miami planning '3-5' signings

Messi set for July 21 debut, Miami planning '3-5' signings

Inter Miami are targeting a July 21 debut for superstar signing Lionel Messi as the club plans to bolster the squad with as many as five new players, owner Jorge Mas said.

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Move home key to Daly's push to be England's starting striker

Move home key to Daly's push to be England's starting striker

England's Rachel Daly said a move home after 10 years in the United States has been key to making her case to start up front at the Women's World Cup next month.

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Influencer Andrew Tate charged with human trafficking in Romania

Influencer Andrew Tate charged with human trafficking in Romania

Influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist with a large online presence, was indicted in Romania on human trafficking and rape charges, officials said Tuesday.

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Global markets drop as China rate cut underwhelms

Global markets drop as China rate cut underwhelms

Global stocks mostly fell Tuesday as China's smaller-than-forecast interest rate cut failed to dispel worries over its flagging powerhouse economy.

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Erdogan ally points to 'painful' Turkish rate hike

Erdogan ally points to 'painful' Turkish rate hike

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's influential partner in his ruling coalition warned Tuesday the government needs to take "painful" economic recovery measures that include interest rate hikes.

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Australia's Khawaja holds firm as Ashes opener heads towards climax

Australia's Khawaja holds firm as Ashes opener heads towards climax

Usman Khawaja held firm after an England double strike to give Australia hope of victory on a tense final day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Flying taxis star at Paris Air Show, next stop: the Olympics

Flying taxis star at Paris Air Show, next stop: the Olympics

Barely making a buzz, a two-seat helicopter powered by an electric battery landed softly on the tarmac at the Paris Air Show after a 15-minute flight.

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