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Ukrainians in strategic Mykolaiv staying to the end

Ukrainians in strategic Mykolaiv staying to the end

Ukraine's strategic city of Mykolaiv is holding out against the Russian invasion, in part due to the tenacity of its residents.

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Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison assault

Calls for calm after Corsican nationalist dies from prison assault

The French government called Tuesday for calm on Corsica after the death of jailed nationalist figure Yvan Colonna raised fears of fresh violence on the Mediterranean island.

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Police seek motive in deadly Sweden school attack

Police seek motive in deadly Sweden school attack

Police in Sweden were Tuesday attempting to determine why an 18-year-old student allegedly killed two teachers at a high school a day earlier in an attack that has shaken the country.

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US, Philippines to hold their 'largest-ever' war games

US, Philippines to hold their 'largest-ever' war games

The Philippines and the United States will kick off the largest-ever joint military drills in the archipelago nation next week, US officials said Tuesday, showing off their strong defence ties in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness.

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Debt-ridden Evergrande says lenders lay claim over $2.1 bn

Debt-ridden Evergrande says lenders lay claim over $2.1 bn

Chinese developer Evergrande said Tuesday it is investigating how lenders have laid claim to deposits valued at more than 13.4 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) for its subsidiary, the latest black mark against the debt-ridden property giant.

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In climate fight, rich nations must give up oil first: report

In climate fight, rich nations must give up oil first: report

Rich countries must end their oil and gas production by 2034 to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius and give poorer nations time to replace fossil fuel income, according to a report released Tuesday.

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Gary Player backs Lahiri to win India's first major

Gary Player backs Lahiri to win India's first major

Golf legend Gary Player on Tuesday said Anirban Lahiri has it in him to become the first Indian to win a major after the 34-year-old finished second in the recent Players Championship in Florida.

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Pakistan's Khan trumpets Islamic credentials as home fires burn

Pakistan's Khan trumpets Islamic credentials as home fires burn

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan trumpeted his Islamic credentials on Tuesday at a meeting of foreign ministers from Muslim nations, even as he battles the most serious domestic challenge to his rule since coming to power.

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Ukrainians return to Bulgaria holiday resort as refugees

Ukrainians return to Bulgaria holiday resort as refugees

They've been here before as holidaymakers. Now they're back as refugees -- hundreds of Ukrainian children and their mothers, sheltering in a Bulgarian Black Sea summer camp.

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Ukraine eyes Mariupol evacuation bid as Kyiv locks down

Ukraine eyes Mariupol evacuation bid as Kyiv locks down

Ukrainian authorities announced a new bid Tuesday to rescue civilians from besieged port city Mariupol which has been under heavy bombardments since Russia's invasion began almost a month ago, as capital Kyiv hunkered down in a curfew.

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