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Modi calls for quick end to Ukraine conflict in talks with Putin

Modi calls for quick end to Ukraine conflict in talks with Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted the Ukraine conflict to be resolved "quickly" and peacefully as he met President Vladimir Putin at a summit of major emerging economies on Tuesday.

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Ukraine peace talks, NATO invite may hinge on US elections, Zelensky says

Ukraine peace talks, NATO invite may hinge on US elections, Zelensky says

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes for positive signals on Ukraine joining NATO after next month's US elections and that the vote could pave the way for peace talks with Russia.

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Leipzig players 'not yet talking' about Klopp, says Openda before Liverpool tie

Leipzig players 'not yet talking' about Klopp, says Openda before Liverpool tie

RB Leipzig striker Lois Openda said his teammates were not yet discussing incoming Red Bull football boss Jurgen Klopp ahead of Wednesday's clash with the coach's former club Liverpool.

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IMF predicts slightly slower global growth in 2024 and 2025

IMF predicts slightly slower global growth in 2024 and 2025

Global growth is expected to ease slightly to 3.2 percent this year and remain at that level in 2025, the IMF announced Tuesday, while warning that the stable figures masked "important" regional and sectoral shifts.

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US interest rate, election uncertainy hit stock market sentiment

US interest rate, election uncertainy hit stock market sentiment

European and US stock markets dropped on Tuesday after gains for Chinese indices, as traders sought to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates ahead of the presidential election.

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Guardiola applauds Man City mentality ahead of Sparta Prague test

Guardiola applauds Man City mentality ahead of Sparta Prague test

Pep Guardiola has praised the spirit and desire of his Manchester City players after their last-gasp win against Wolves as he prepares for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sparta Prague.

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San Siro saga continues as Inter and AC Milan propose new stadium project

San Siro saga continues as Inter and AC Milan propose new stadium project

Inter Milan and AC Milan are set to launch another joint bid to build a new stadium together near the iconic San Siro, the city of Milan said on Tuesday.

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French luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race

French luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race

French fashion company Chanel is to sponsor Britain's historic Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities from 2025, marking its first foray into sport.

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Flick calm despite Barca's dire Bayern record

Flick calm despite Barca's dire Bayern record

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Tuesday he is not worried by the club's recent struggles against Champions League opponents Bayern Munich.

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Kenya court hears challenge to deputy leader's impeachment

Kenya court hears challenge to deputy leader's impeachment

Kenya's High Court began on Tuesday hearing a legal bid by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to overturn his ouster in a political saga that has plunged the upper echelons of Kenyan politics into disarray.

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