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The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body that it accuses of being "politicized."
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Venus, Stephens, Monfils named among US Open wild cards
Former US Open women's singles champions Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens were among the players to receive US Open main-draw wild cards from the US Tennis Association on Tuesday.
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Monkeypox still global health emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that its emergency committee had determined that monkeypox should continue to be classified as a global health emergency.
Djokovic hits the ground running in Paris
Novak Djokovic began the defence of his Paris Masters title with a clinical 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 second round win against American Maxime Cressy on Tuesday.
Nash out as Brooklyn Nets coach after poor start
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was fired by the club on Tuesday, paying the price for the team's sluggish start to the new season.
U2 frontman Bono releases memoir 'Surrender'
U2's Bono on Tuesday released his memoir "Surrender," detailing the journey from his youth in Dublin to fronting one of the world's most prominent rock bands.
I'll retire at Real Madrid, I just don't know when - Kroos
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says he will retire at the Spanish club, although it might not be when his contract expires in June 2023.
Italy opposition cries foul after Meloni cracks down on raves
The Italian opposition has voiced fears for public freedoms after the new far-right government stepped up fines and jail terms against the organisers and followers of illegal rave parties.
Southgate 'realistic' on what World Cup will change in Qatar
England manager Gareth Southgate believes his side have a responsibility to discuss social issues in Qatar, but he admits there has to be realism over what will change due to the hosting of the World Cup.
Rapper Takeoff, member of Migos, shot dead at 28
The rapper Takeoff, a member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas Tuesday, according to local media. He was 28 years old.
Winning the Rugby World Cup is what counts not ranking for Ireland's Sexton
Ireland need to emulate their opponents this weekend South Africa and win the Rugby World Cup if they are to merit being called the best team in the world, captain Johnny Sexton said on Tuesday.
Police killed, guards held in gang violence-stricken Ecuador
Two police officers were killed, two more wounded and prison guards taken hostage Tuesday in the latest wave of attacks in a deadly gang war consuming Ecuador, authorities said.
Hooker Owens set for Wales return after injury woes
Wales hooker Ken Owens said on Tuesday he is ready to make his Test return against New Zealand this weekend after an 11-month injury battle that left him doubting he would make it back to the international stage.
Taylor Swift announces return to touring with 'Eras'
Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced she was returning to touring, getting back on the road for the first time since 2018's "Reputation" tour.
Number one ranking no longer the fight, says Nadal
Rafael Nadal, who makes his return to the court at the Paris Masters after a two-month break, insisted Tuesday he was no longer fighting to be world number one.
Walker, Phillips 'likely' to be fit for World Cup: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is confident Manchester City stars Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips can recover from injury in time to play for England at the World Cup.
Buttler 'proud' after England reignite World Cup prospects
Skipper Jos Buttler praised the character of his England side as they breathed new life into their Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday, but it was curtains for Afghanistan.
Rapper Takeoff, member of Migos, shot dead at 28: TMZ
The rapper Takeoff, a member of the Grammy-nominated hip hop trio Migos, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, according to entertainment outlet TMZ. He was 28 years old.
England roar back to beat New Zealand and revive World Cup hopes
Clinical England rescued their Twenty20 World Cup campaign as they held their nerve to beat New Zealand by 20 runs at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Kolbe to debut as a full-back for South Africa against Ireland
Winger Cheslin Kolbe will debut as a full-back for South Africa after being recalled for an Autumn Nations Series Test against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Modi visits site of deadly Indian bridge collapse
Divers searched for more bodies on Tuesday after the collapse of a newly renovated pedestrian bridge killed 134 people in western India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the disaster site.
England roar back to beat New Zealand at T20 World Cup
England rescued their Twenty20 World Cup hopes as they held their nerve to see off New Zealand by 20 runs at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.
UK's Ocado announces tie-up with S.Korea's Lotte
British grocery delivery platform Ocado on Tuesday announced a tie-up with South Korean giant Lotte Shopping, sending its shares soaring in London.
The other World Cup: Qatari brothers inspire racquet boom
As Qatar busily prepares for the football World Cup, many residents' eyes this week are on its national team in padel, a tennis-like sport that has taken the country by storm.
Britain's 'word of the year': permacrisis
Beating off competition from the likes of "Kyiv", "sportswashing" and "partygate", the term "permacrisis" was named Tuesday as Britain's word of the year in recognition of a dismal 2022.
Buttler leads England to 179 against New Zealand at World Cup
Captain Jos Buttler smashed 73 off 47 balls to lead England to 179-6 in their Twenty20 World Cup clash against New Zealand at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Modi to visit site of deadly Indian bridge collapse
Divers searched for more bodies on Tuesday after the collapse of a recently renovated suspension bridge killed 134 people in western India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi preparing to visit the disaster site.
Kohli 'perfect' and training after invasion incident: Dravid
"Absolutely perfect" Virat Kohli trained as usual at the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday, coach Rahul Dravid said, adding he hopes there is no repeat of the invasion of privacy which left the star batsman "paranoid".
Japan name World Cup squad to put 'Tragedy of Doha' behind them
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said revenge was not on his mind as he named his squad Tuesday for the World Cup in Qatar -- the scene of his country's biggest football heartbreak.
Sri Lanka keep T20 World Cup hopes alive with Afghanistan win
Dhananjaya de Silva scored an unbeaten 66 as Sri Lanka kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Timeline of a disaster: Seoul's fatal crowd crush
After South Korean officials concede that there were errors in crowd control on Halloween, AFP uses official data, media reports and eyewitness testimony to examine the timeline of the disaster that left 156 people dead.
Gay struggle offers new window on Berlin Wall's fall
The role of gay people in bringing down communist East Germany from within is getting fresh attention three decades on, at a time when sexual liberation is still a battleground.
China iPhone factory under lockdown boosts bonuses for workers who stay
The world's largest iPhone factory in central China told staff Tuesday it would quadruple their bonuses if they remained at the plant after scores of workers fled a Covid outbreak at the facility.
Afghanistan set Sri Lanka 145 to win World Cup clash
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took three wickets as Afghanistan made 144-8 in their Twenty20 World Cup Group 1 clash at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.