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Biden homeland security chief survives US House impeachment vote
Joe Biden's immigration chief narrowly escaped impeachment over the US border crisis Tuesday, in a party-line vote dismissed by Democrats as a political stunt ahead of a presidential election expected to feature immigration as a major issue.
US conservative host Tucker Carlson to interview Putin 'soon'
Tucker Carlson, a firebrand American talk show host close to former US president Donald Trump, said Tuesday he was in Moscow to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Yellen says US commercial property concerns 'manageable'
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concern Tuesday about the commercial real estate sector in the current environment of higher interest rates -- but added that the overall situation should be "manageable."
Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash
Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera, a billionaire tycoon who twice held the South American nation's top job, died Tuesday in a helicopter crash, his office said in a statement.
Ukraine troops bristle at rumours of chief's possible firing
Ukraine's soldiers fighting on the frontlines have little patience for the rumours swirling in Kyiv that President Volodymyr Zelensky may soon fire their beloved army chief Valery Zaluzhny.
Dutch coalition talks in crisis as key party pulls out
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders' hopes of forming a majority government were in tatters Tuesday as a key negotiating party abruptly withdrew over a row about the public finances.
US conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson says to interview Putin
Tucker Carlson, a conservative American talk show host close to former US president Donald Trump, said Tuesday he was in Moscow to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Opposing Ukraine aid bill is playing into Putin's hands: Biden
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Congress will play into the Kremlin's hands if it fails to renew funding for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion -- and blamed Donald Trump for playing politics with US security.
EU agrees first law combatting violence against women
EU member countries and lawmakers reached an agreement on Tuesday on the bloc's first rules to tackle violence against women, the European Parliament and officials said.
Argentina's Milei feted and criticised for Jerusalem embassy plan
Argentina's President Javier Milei delighted his Israeli hosts but upset Hamas on Tuesday by announcing moves to shift his country's embassy to Jerusalem, almost as soon as he touched down.
Macron, new French PM preparing fresh reshuffle: sources
French President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal are preparing a second reshuffle within the space of weeks, with the job of the education minister at risk and a heavyweight ex-minister set for a possible comeback, sources said Tuesday.
US House Republicans hold vote to impeach homeland security chief
US lawmakers will vote Tuesday on impeaching Joe Biden's immigration chief over the border crisis, a hugely unusual maneuver seen by Democrats as a political provocation ahead of November's presidential election.
EU eyes 90% cut to greenhouse gases by 2040
The EU on Tuesday urged a 90-percent cut to its greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, even as the bloc's transition to a greener future was clouded by a widespread farmers' revolt.
Senegal plunged into crisis as opposition blasts 'democratic bankruptcy'
The Senegalese opposition on Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament voted to delay the presidential election by 10 months, plunging the normally stable country into its worst crisis in decades.
Undeterred ex-PM Truss launches new UK Tory grouping
Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, launching on Tuesday a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
Blinken in Egypt on tour to seek 'enduring end' to Gaza war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Egypt on Tuesday as part of his latest Middle East crisis tour, seeking a new ceasefire and "an enduring end" to the Israel-Hamas war.
Philippines' Marcos and Duterte clan alliance ruptures
Less than two years after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was swept to power, his family's alliance with his firebrand predecessor Rodrigo Duterte has been shattered.
Last day of campaigning in Pakistan's lacklustre election
Pakistan's politicians on Tuesday hit the campaign trail for the last time, ahead of a general election that observers say has left the nation of 240 million at its most discouraged in years.
Climate change an afterthought in Pakistan election
As waves from the Arabian Sea crash into the shores of Pakistan's port city of Karachi, election candidate Ahmad Shabbar tells voters a list of growing but often ignored climate threats.
Colombia and ELN rebels announce ceasefire extension
The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday announced a six-month extension to a ceasefire in effect since August, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings for ransom.
Thailand orders close watch on cheap 'elephant pant' imports
Thailand ordered its ports on Tuesday to keep a close watch out for rogue "elephant pants" being imported to the kingdom, as Bangkok trumpeted its copyright claim to the popular pachyderm print.
Chance for Italy's toxic steelworks to finally go green
Doctor Maria Grazia Serra's patients have been "breathing, eating and drinking" toxins from Taranto's steelworks for decades, but a dispute over the vast Italian plant could finally see its ecological conversion.
Biden to receive Scholz amid Ukraine aid impasse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will try to build on the momentum from Europe's success in agreeing new aid for war-torn Ukraine when he heads to Washington this week, where President Joe Biden is struggling to overcome opposition to a US package.
EU unveils 2040 climate targets in political tightrope act
The EU on Tuesday unveils its climate targets for 2040 and a roadmap for the next stage of its energy transition, four months before European elections and with the bloc reeling from a farmer revolt against green reforms.
Undeterred ex-PM Truss to launch new UK Tory grouping
Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, this week launching a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
Blinken heads to Egypt to seek 'enduring end' to Gaza war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due to fly to Egypt on Tuesday as part of a Middle East crisis tour seeking a new truce and "an enduring end" to the Israel-Hamas war.
Russian weightlifter Musokhranov refuses to give up on Olympic dream
Defiant weightlifter Oleg Musokhranov has told AFP "Russians never throw in the towel" as he contemplates sitting out the Paris Olympics later this year.
Budanov: Enigmatic Ukraine spy chief behind attacks inside Russia
Enigmatic and unflappable, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov has built up a legendary reputation in Ukraine with a series of daring operations against Russia.
Australia expresses 'outrage' to China over writer's suspended death sentence
Australia's government said Tuesday it had expressed "outrage" to China over a suspended death sentence handed to Chinese-Australian dissident writer Yang Jun.
Clashes as Senegal parliament delays presidential poll
Senegalese lawmakers on Monday voted to delay this month's presidential election until December, an unprecedented move that has sparked international concern over a country normally seen as a beacon of stability in West Africa.
UN chief names independent panel to assess UNRWA agency in Gaza
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres announced Monday the creation of an independent panel to assess UNRWA, its embattled agency tasked with helping Palestinian refugees.
Charles III: enthusiastic king crowned after lifetime of waiting
Britain's King Charles III, whose cancer diagnosis was announced on Monday, has thrown himself into the role of monarch since ascending to the throne nearly 17 months ago.