Russia aims to take Mariupol as part of eastern Ukraine onslaught
Russian troops were aiming to take control of the city of Mariupol on Tuesday, part of an anticipated massive onslaught across eastern Ukraine, as defending forces tried desperately to hold them back.
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Search for survivors in Philippine villages hit by landslides
Rescuers hampered by mud and rain searched Tuesday for survivors of landslides that smashed into villages in the central Philippines, as the death toll from tropical storm Megi rose to 27.
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NZ rugby review reveals cultural insensitivity, body-shaming
New Zealand Rugby's chief executive says the governing body has "to do better" after coaches were found to have made culturally insensitive comments to the country's top women players and indulged in favouritism and body-shaming.
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Film industry guns for fresh start at Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival will hope to relaunch the industry's hopes with another star-packed line-up to be announced on Thursday.
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Asia markets open lower ahead of key US data
Most Asian markets opened lower Tuesday, after a weak lead from Wall Street and with eyes on key US inflation data later in the day.
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Pregnancy trap for workers in controversial Japan scheme
When Vanessa, a worker with Japan's "technical intern" programme, told her supervisors she was pregnant, she says they first suggested an abortion and then pressured her to quit.
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Meta tests sale of virtual goods in metaverse
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will give content creators the opportunity to sell virtual items to users in Horizon Worlds, its main platform in the metaverse, the company said Monday.
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Australia's Victoria state to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Victoria announced Tuesday that it will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with all sporting events taking place outside of the state capital Melbourne.
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Lemar: 'It might not look pretty, but it works. Atletico win.'
"It’s not about advice, says Thomas Lemar. "It’s more when he talks, the way he talks, his honesty. That’s what makes you play out of your skin."
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Nicaraguans learn to swim to get to America
In a recreation center pool in Nicaragua, novice swimmers stand waist-deep in two rows and churn up the water to recreate the choppiness of a turbulent river.
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