Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after death of worker
Russian authorities denied Tuesday that they were imposing special anti-plague measures after a laboratory technician reportedly died of the disease, as the UN's health agency said the risk to the country was low.
Read moreKenya reports first-ever Ebola death
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country.
Read moreTennis world No.1 Sinner's season over due to knee injury
Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to a knee injury, the Italian announced on Tuesday.
Read more'Eats through a straw': French teens wounded in high school protests
Several children have been seriously injured during protests in France, as high school pupils demand better conditions and police crack down on their demonstrations.
Read more7-Eleven exits India amid mounting competition
All 7-Eleven convenience stores in India shut down in September, according to its Japanese parent company on Tuesday, as media reported the retail giant struggled to compete with local rivals.
Read moreMoscow denies sanitary measures over plague reports
Russian authorities denied Tuesday that special restrictions had been introduced over reports that a laboratory technician died of plague, even as Washington said it was closely monitoring events.
Read moreSamoa look to recreate 2022 final run at Rugby League World Cup
Veteran prop Spencer Leniu headlines a power-packed Samoa Rugby League World Cup squad named Tuesday as they look to recreate their historic run to the 2022 final.
Read moreEnd of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots
Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental.
Read moreSuperstar duo headline strong New Zealand squad for Rugby League World Cup
New Zealand named a star-studded squad led by Newcastle Knights pair Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai Tuesday as they eye their first Rugby League World Cup title since 2008.
Read moreGerman factory orders plunge as recovery still fragile
German factory orders fell faster than expected in August, official data showed Tuesday, underscoring the fragility of a recovery in Europe's biggest economy.
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