Racism, discrimination pose 'virulent threat': UN rights chief
In a passionate appeal, the United Nations rights chief decried on Tuesday the impact of racism, discrimination, and violence against women, LGBTQ people and other minorities around the world.
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Turkish actress wins Europe court 'terrace kiss' privacy case
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday condemned Turkey for failing to protect the private life of a prominent Turkish actress who had been secretly filmed kissing another celebrity at her home in footage broadcast on television.
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Conte hopes to energise Spurs players on touchline return
Antonio Conte said he would try to transfer his energy to his players when he returns to the touchline for Tottenham's Champions League clash against AC Milan on Wednesday following his recovery from gallbladder surgery.
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Russia vows to capture Bakhmut, push further into east
Russia vowed Tuesday to capture the Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, the epicentre of fierce fighting for months, as a precursor for offensives deeper into eastern Ukraine.
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UN chief en route to Kyiv, will meet Zelensky: spokesman
UN chief Antonio Guterres was traveling to Ukraine Tuesday to meet in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his third trip since Russia's full-scale invasion, his spokesman said.
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South Africa turn to spin for second West Indies Test
Spin pair Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer have been drafted into South Africa's team for the second Test against West Indies, coach Shukri Conrad announced on Tuesday.
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Stocks mostly rise before Fed testimony on US economy
Stock markets mostly rose and the dollar firmed Tuesday as traders awaited more clues on the outlook for US interest rate hikes from the head of the Federal Reserve.
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'Total embarrassment': Denmark slams climate fund failure
Denmark, an active foreign aid donor, on Tuesday slammed as a "total embarrassment" the fact rich nations have failed to raise a promised $100 billion a year to help poor countries battle climate change.
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UEFA to reimburse Liverpool fans who attended Paris Champions League final
UEFA said Tuesday it will reimburse all Liverpool supporters who attended last year's chaos-hit Champions League final between the English club and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Paris.
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Two strong earthquakes rock southern Philippines
Two strong earthquakes jolted the southern Philippines on Tuesday, authorities said, with the second damaging buildings and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of villagers from their homes.
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