South African election results renew debate over identity-based voting
Early results from South Africa’s November 4 local elections have prompted renewed arguments that voters should judge parties primarily on competence and service delivery.
Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century as world champions Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in Harare on Tuesday in the first of three matches.
US President Donald Trump blasted the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it blocked his divisive plan to restrict mail-in ballots, launching a rare and blistering attack on the justices he hand-picked in his first term.
The European Union accused Russia on Tuesday of the "reckless" firing of flares at a Danish frigate which, with the shooting down of a drone over Lithuania, heightened the continent's anxiety over the Ukraine-Russia war.
Protesting shepherds and farmers, joined by far-right groups, clashed with riot police in Romania Tuesday, leaving two dozen people hurt as they called for a ban on live sheep exports to be overturned in the inflation-hit country.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he would meet his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng this weekend for talks including on Iran sanctions, days before both countries' top leaders are due to convene.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt's leaders called on Tuesday for free navigation in the Red Sea, after Riyadh vowed a firm response to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, who now control the southern entrance to the key waterway.
US President Donald Trump assailed the Supreme Court on Tuesday after it denied his request to lift an order halting his divisive plan to restrict mail-in voting -- accusing the court of allowing itself to be cowed by Democrats.
Legacy Mode brings open source apps developed for Ledger to Passport, letting users keep their existing accounts and familiar wallets on hardware assembled in the United States.
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday began examining one of its top justice's ties to a jailed banker, in an unprecedented crisis that has eclipsed the country's presidential election campaign.
Canada will remain a crucial partner for the United States in "key areas," Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as he addressed a meeting of top global investors.
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty on Tuesday to dangerous driving after he crashed his Lamborghini on a motorway in May.
Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to channel the frustration of their derby defeat to Manchester City as they seek to get back on track against Brighton in the League Cup.
Thailand has long been welcoming to Israelis in a way some other countries have not -- and Israel's ambassador wants it to stay that way, after several anti-Israeli protests and disputes involving tourists.
Turkish police on Tuesday detained dozens of people protesting an LGBTQ crackdown in Istanbul and elsewhere, AFP journalists at the scene reported.
BingX today announced its strategic evolution into a multi-asset trading platform and will further its strategy through "Connect Markets. Unlock Opportunities.", bringing crypto and traditional markets together through an integrated trading experience. The move reflects BingX's ambition to help traders identify emerging market opportunities, understand the forces shaping them and act across asset classes through a united platform.
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday he will support teenage winger Lamine Yamal's bid to win the Ballon d'Or, noting the player's "self-confidence" on and off the pitch.
China Tuesday warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" and Russia said it must be "free from any weapon" after the United States confirmed for the first time that it has arms deployed in orbit above the Earth.
With less than two weeks to go before Ballon d'Or voting closes, many leading candidates are campaigning hard to be awarded football's top individual honour.
Denmark and Russia were at a war of words Tuesday after Danish authorities accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter.
Oil prices jumped, US bond yields rallied and equities retreated Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve looked set to hike interest rates with high inflation and AI concerns dominating market sentiment.
The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots, and online games to children under the age of 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP.
The International Trading Institute (ITI) has expanded its education offering beyond its flagship Master’s in Trading, creating a broader set of professional development pathways for traders at different stages of experience.
The platform confirms its place among the global leaders in social trading
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday.
The former spokesman of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Ilias Kasidiaris, was released from prison Tuesday and vowed a return to politics, having already drawn attention from Elon Musk.
As this year's harvest season entered full swing, a winery in western Ukraine had an additional task to oversee: installing solar panels to help it weather blackouts caused by Russian military strikes.
At 9:30 most mornings, Mulumbwa Luchen settles in front of the television to binge on an unlikely hit: South Africa's judicial inquiry into corruption and crime.
The former spokesman of Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn, Ilias Kasidiaris, was released from prison Tuesday and vowed a return to politics, having already drawn attention from Elon Musk.
Sri Lanka's Asian Games medal prospect Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage returned home after winning the title at a top international event on Tuesday to find his prized javelins in pieces.
Saudi Arabia vowed Tuesday to respond "firmly" to attacks by Yemen's Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones.
Lake Energy has announced the securing of $80 million in financing to advance the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in the United States. This funding round was led by seasoned investors with extensive experience in the energy infrastructure and clean energy sectors.