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Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential blocks, killing at least 13

EU lawmakers call to make it easier to suspend shopping platforms like Shein

Reijnders adamant Man City will keep calm after Leverkusen loss

Tandy makes wholesale Wales changes for Springboks

Irish lock Ryan gets three game ban for Springbok red card

Robots take centre stage at Singapore 'Olympiad'

IOC chief Coventry in tears as 2026 Winter Games torch relay sets off

Bavuma relishes history and memories in 2-0 Test sweep of India

Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as his wife dies aged 80

Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential blocks, killing at least four

Gambhir under fierce pressure as India suffer biggest Test defeat

PSG court hearing on Mbappe league ruling set for February

The preliminary court hearing requested by Paris Saint-Germain over a French football league (LFP) decision in the dispute between the club and Kylian Mbappe has been scheduled for February 23, a source close to the case told AFP on Tuesday.

Frank backs struggling Spurs to bounce back in Paris

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank insists his team can get back on track in Wednesday's daunting Champions League visit to Paris Saint-Germain after they were left reeling by a heavy defeat in the North London derby at the weekend.

Alonso says must 'know how to live with' criticism at Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Tuesday he must know how to handle criticism and media speculation over his future while at the helm of the Spanish giants.

Trump says 'close' to Ukraine war deal, but Europeans cautious

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a Ukraine-Russia deal is "very close," but European leaders were skeptical and Russian missiles continued to rain down on Kyiv.

Unknown Renoir painting sells for 1.8 million euros at auction

A previously unknown work by French impressionist painter Auguste Renoir of his toddler son Jean sold for 1.8 million euros ($2.08 million) at a Paris auction on Tuesday, the Drouot auction house told AFP.

Slot feels 'guilty' over Liverpool's 'ridiculous' slump

Arne Slot admitted he feels "guilty" over Liverpool's "ridiculous" slump ahead of Wednesday's Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven.

Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as FIFA 'suspend' ban

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially "suspended" ban on Tuesday following a red card.

EU, Africa pledge to boost trade, tackle migration at summit

European and African leaders committed to strengthening trade and better tackling irregular migration Tuesday, at the end of a summit aimed at boosting ties between the two continents.

With 'Zootopia 2,' Disney continues its battle against prejudice

The sentient animals of the fictional city of Zootopia are back with a fairytale for our times, examining how the powerful exploit our prejudices, in a family-friendly movie Disney hopes will be a big holiday hit.