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A 27-storey walk home: Ukraine power cuts bring lifts to a halt
When Viktor Dergai moved into his 27th floor flat more than a year ago, he and his family were excited for the picturesque views of Kyiv their new home promised.
French-Moroccan ties marked by affection and tensions
France and Morocco have a relatively relaxed post-colonial relationship but ties are still not without tensions that risk being exposed when their national football sides clash in a World Cup semi final in Qatar.
BoE to test 'shadow banking' after markets chaos
The Bank of England will test so-called shadow banking institutions such as pension funds, that played a key role in recent UK bond market chaos, it said Tuesday.
Ghana reaches $3 billion IMF deal
Ghana on Tuesday agreed on a $3 billion credit deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the country's battle to end its worst economic crisis in decades.
'Cricket still in denial' says Rafiq after racism scandal
Azeem Rafiq claims cricket is still "in denial" over the racism scandal that forced the former Yorkshire spinner to leave England after he lifted the lid on abuse in the domestic game.
Stocks climb before US inflation data
Stock markets mostly climbed Tuesday before the release of key US inflation data later in the session.
Aid staves off Somalia famine, for now: UN
Humanitarian aid and support from local communities have helped avert a dreaded famine declaration in Somalia this year, but the situation remains "catastrophic," the UN said on Tuesday.
United Airlines announces huge Boeing 787 order
Betting on robust demand for international travel, United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled an order of 100 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for an additional 100 jets.
EU parliament sacks vice president charged in Qatar bribe probe
The European Parliament on Tuesday sacked one of its own vice presidents amid corruption accusations allegedly linked to World Cup host Qatar, as the institution tries to contain the scandal.
French left-wing MP's future in doubt after domestic violence conviction
A prominent young leader of France's hard-left France Unbowed party was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence Tuesday after admitting to slapping his wife, a conviction that jeopardises his chances of returning to the political front-lines.
Neymar cleared of corruption over Barcelona transfer
Brazilian football superstar Neymar was cleared of corruption charges on Tuesday related to his transfer to Barcelona from Santos in 2013.
UK announces new sanctions against Russia and Iran
The UK on Tuesday announced new sanctions against senior Russian military commanders, as well as Iranians involved in the producing and supplying drones to target Ukraine.
Beijing 'shocked' by attack on Afghan hotel hosting Chinese visitors
Beijing said Tuesday it was "shocked" by a deadly attack on a Kabul hotel popular with Chinese business visitors, adding that five of its nationals were wounded.
LED lightbulbs enter Ukrainian resistance fight
Taken for granted by most consumers in rich countries, the humble LED lightbulb was identified on Tuesday as a strategic ally for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks to resist Russian bombing of its power grid.
SEC charges disgraced crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors
The US Securities and Exchange Commission charged disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried on Tuesday with defrauding customers of billions of dollars, a day after he was arrested in the Bahamas at the request of the United States.
Ghana reaches $3 bn deal with IMF
Ghana on Tuesday agreed on a $3 billion credit deal with the International Monetary Fund as part of the country's battle to end its worst economic crisis in decades.
Australia, Italy shatter relay world records at short course championships
Emma McKeon led Australia to a new world record in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay on day one of the World Short Course Championships in Melbourne Tuesday, while Italy shattered the men's mark.
Turkey ends tanker dispute linked to Russian price cap
Turkey said Tuesday it has cleared up a dispute linked to a Western price cap on Russian crude that had stalled the passage of tankers through the Bosphorus and Dardanelle straits.
Defiant and witty, Morocco coach wants more World Cup history
Never mind the fireworks and deafening pop music that await at Al Bayt stadium -- the real pre-match show for the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France was provided on Tuesday by Walid Regragui.
Modric seeks to derail Messi's bid for World Cup glory
Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday, desperate to seize their final chance to win football's ultimate prize.
Zelensky urges 800 mn euros in Ukraine winter help
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said Ukraine needed emergency aid for its energy sector totalling around 800 million euros to help his country survive Russia's bombing of its civilian infrastructure.
EU energy ministers seek compromise on gas price cap
EU ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday struggled to bridge differences over a proposed cap on natural gas prices, a challenge stymying other measures designed to mitigate Europe's energy crunch.
EU parliament to sack vice president in Qatar bribe claim
The European Parliament took a first step Tuesday in efforts to restore its credibility, amid allegations of corruption linked to World Cup host Qatar, moving to ditch one of its own vice presidents.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa faces crunch impeachment debate
South African MPs on Tuesday prepared to debate whether to initiate proceedings that could force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations he concealed a huge cash theft at his farm.
Former England boss Jones set for Twickenham return with Barbarians
Former England coach Eddie Jones will return to Twickenham in May to lead the Barbarians against a World XV.
Reyna hits back over US World Cup bust-up
Gio Reyna has hit back at US coach Gregg Berhalter over comments regarding the Borussia Dortmund forward's behaviour during the World Cup.
Ferrari name Vasseur as new Formula One team principal
Frenchman Frederic Vasseur was named team principal and general manager of Ferrari on Tuesday, tasked with ending Red Bull's dominance in Formula One.
Morocco 'hungry for more' says coach Regragui
Morocco are not satisfied with a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup and are hungry for more coach Walid Regragui said ahead of their clash with world champions France on Wednesday.
Decade on, wife of missing Laos activist says no closer to finding answers
The wife of a missing Laos activist said Tuesday that a decade on she was still no closer to finding answers over his disappearance as more than 60 human rights groups condemned Vientiane's inaction.
Dutch cyclist Van der Poel has Australian convictions quashed: report
Top cyclist Mathieu van der Poel had his convictions quashed on appeal Tuesday having previously pleaded guilty to assaulting two teenagers at an Australian hotel, the national broadcaster reported.
Lawyer for corruption-accused Greek MEP says she's 'innocent'
The lawyer for a detained Greek member of the European Parliament on Tuesday said his client was "innocent" after she was charged with corruption in a probe into suspected bribes from World Cup host Qatar.
Argentina and Messi in World Cup showdown with Modric's Croatia
Argentina and Lionel Messi face Croatia on Tuesday in a World Cup semi-final that pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and a remarkable fighting spirit.