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Nicaragua ramping up repression of exiles: UN experts

Nicaragua ramping up repression of exiles: UN experts

While ramping up its repression at home, Nicaragua's government is also going after exiles abroad, with hundreds if not thousands of people affected, UN investigators said Tuesday.

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Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil

Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil

Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump's boast that the conflict was all but over.

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Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP

Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil: CEO to AFP

Denmark's Lego, the world’s number one toy maker, on Tuesday posted record sales and profits for its 2025 financial year, marking a "fantastic" year, despite global tensions, Lego's CEO told AFP.

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India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India team to pocket $14 million for T20 World Cup win

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

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Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war over 'very soon'

Crude plunges, stocks rally as Trump says war over 'very soon'

Oil prices sank and equities rallied Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after Donald Trump said the US-Israel war on Iran would be ending earlier than thought.

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Andreeva crashes out in angry end to Indian Wells title defense

Andreeva crashes out in angry end to Indian Wells title defense

Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense met a bad-tempered end on Monday in round three as Katerina Siniakova stunned the talented Russian teenager 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.

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Disappearances multiply in strongman Doumbouya's Guinea

Disappearances multiply in strongman Doumbouya's Guinea

More than a year after his abduction in Guinea by men in fatigues, Abdoul Sacko is still grappling with the physical and psychological scars of the torture he endured.

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Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round

Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round

Carlos Alcaraz had to dig deep to extend his 2026 unbeaten run, rallying from a set and a break down to beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2 in the third round at Indian Wells on Monday.

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Rosenior back in France as Chelsea face PSG Champions League challenge

Rosenior back in France as Chelsea face PSG Champions League challenge

The renewal of Chelsea's rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League this week sees Liam Rosenior make a quick return to France, just two months after he left Strasbourg for Stamford Bridge.

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Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16

Arsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16

Wednesday's Champions League action sees Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea meet for the first time since last year's Club World Cup final, while Real Madrid host Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 tie as the sides clash in a knockout tie for the fifth season running:

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