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Iranian, Chinese charged by US with exporting drone components to Iran

Iranian, Chinese charged by US with exporting drone components to Iran

The United States has charged an Iranian and a Chinese national with allegedly supplying microelectronics to Iran for use in the drone program of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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New Gaza truce efforts as aid system nears collapse

New Gaza truce efforts as aid system nears collapse

The UN Security Council struggled to find a unified voice Tuesday on pausing the Israel-Hamas war as aid efforts neared collapse and global economic fallout spread.

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Macron facing rebellion after far-right backs French immigration bill

Macron facing rebellion after far-right backs French immigration bill

French President Emmanuel Macron faced a major rebellion within his own party from left-leaning deputies on Tuesday in a crisis sparked by the backing of a toughened-up immigration bill by the far right under Marine Le Pen.

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Hundreds rally in fresh protest over Serbia vote results

Hundreds rally in fresh protest over Serbia vote results

Hundreds of people demonstrated against alleged voter fraud in the Serbian capital of Belgrade Tuesday, following calls by the main opposition camp to protest the weekend's election results that have been marred by reports of "irregularities".

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Man City ease into Club World Cup final

Man City ease into Club World Cup final

Manchester City shrugged off their sluggish Premier League form to cruise into the Club World Cup final, 3-0 over Urawa Reds on Tuesday, despite missing the presence of Erling Haaland.

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Blue Origin returns to space after year-long hiatus

Blue Origin returns to space after year-long hiatus

Blue Origin launched its first rocket in more than a year on Tuesday, reviving the US company's fortunes with a successful return to space following an uncrewed crash in 2022.

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Njinmah stunner snatches Bremen draw against Leipzig

Njinmah stunner snatches Bremen draw against Leipzig

A stunning second-half strike from Justin Njinmah secured Werder Bremen a valuable point in a 1-1 draw at home to RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

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Meta accused of mishandling Israel-Hamas war posts

Meta accused of mishandling Israel-Hamas war posts

Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.

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NBA fines Houston forward Brooks, coach Udoka for ripping refs

NBA fines Houston forward Brooks, coach Udoka for ripping refs

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for directing inappropriate langauge at a game referee.

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Macron facing party rebellion over French immigration bill

Macron facing party rebellion over French immigration bill

French President Emmanuel Macron was facing a major rebellion within his own party from left-leaning deputies on Tuesday after a toughened-up immigration bill won the support of the far right under Marine Le Pen.

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