C.Africa urges lifting of embargo on diamond exports
The Central African Republic (CAR) sought Tuesday to convince the regulatory body for global diamond trading to lift all restrictions against it, ending an export embargo in place for more than a decade.
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Poland hoping Swiatek can inspire BJK Cup 'revenge' against Spain
Poland head into their first-round clash with hosts Spain at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals buoyed by the presence of Iga Swiatek and dreaming of a first-ever title in the team event.
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Court challenge begins against UK oil and gas field approvals
Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea, with activists optimistic of success.
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Stock markets retreat on Trump tariff worries
European and Asian stock markets slid Tuesday on worries of a possible trade war between China and the United States when Donald Trump takes over as president, analysts said.
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Spain PM accused of 'blackmail' by tying budget to flood aid
Spain's minority left-wing government wants to galvanise its deadlocked 2025 draft budget by linking it to urgent reconstruction funds following devastating floods, sparking "blackmail" accusations from the conservative opposition.
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Lineker to leave Match of the Day after 26 years
Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, the broadcaster confirmed on Tuesday.
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New EU chief diplomat backs Ukraine as bloc's top team faces grilling
The European Union's designated foreign policy chief said Tuesday that the bloc must back Ukraine "for as long as it takes", as she and other EU heavyweights faced scrutiny by parliament.
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Hong Kong press union head sues WSJ for 'unreasonable dismissal'
A former Wall Street Journal reporter began proceedings Tuesday to sue the newspaper for "unreasonable dismissal", after she said she was fired for taking up a role heading a Hong Kong press union.
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Politics v cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air
India has reportedly said its men's cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year, throwing the event into turmoil.
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Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit
The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to exploit them as dozens of world leaders arrived for the COP29 conference.
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