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New police search begins in hunt for missing Madeleine McCann
Portuguese and German police on Tuesday started a new search in the hunt for missing British toddler Madeleine McCann -- 18 years after she disappeared while on holiday with her parents.
Saudi readies for 'worst case scenario' in sweltering hajj
Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin hajj this week in sweltering summer temperatures.
Portuguese police start new search in Madeleine McCann case
Portuguese police on Tuesday started a new investigation near the place where British toddler Madeleine McCann disappeared while on holiday with her family in 2007, a spokeswoman said.
Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders withdrew his party from the government Tuesday in a row over immigration, bringing down a shaky coalition and likely ushering in snap elections.
Wilders: firebrand 'Dutch Trump' gambles for power
Sometimes known as the "Dutch Trump" both for his bouffant dyed hair and firebrand rhetoric, Geert Wilders' anti-Islam, anti-immigrant and anti-EU message has catapulted him to the brink of power.
Australian woman details fungi interest before deadly meal
An Australian woman who allegedly murdered three of her husband's relatives with toxic mushrooms said she developed an interest in foraging for wild fungi during Covid lockdown, a court heard on Tuesday.
Most markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Most markets rose Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war as speculation swirled that the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.
Rescuers say Israeli fire kills at least 15 near Gaza aid point
Rescuers said the Israeli military killed at least 15 people on Tuesday in southern Gaza near a US-backed aid centre, with the army reporting it had fired on "suspects who advanced toward the troops".
Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD
The OECD slashed its annual global growth forecast on Tuesday, warning that US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz will stifle the world economy -- hitting the United States especially hard.
Year after exodus, silence fills Panama island threatened by sea
Streets once filled with children's laughter have fallen silent on a Panamanian island where almost all residents left a year ago due to the threat of the sea swallowing their homes.
Former finalist Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with injury
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios said Tuesday that he will miss this year's tournament and the grass-court season after "a small setback" on his latest injury return.
Time machine: How carbon dating brings the past back to life
From unmasking art forgery to uncovering the secrets of the Notre-Dame cathedral, an imposing machine outside Paris can turn back the clock to reveal the truth.
Nationalist's win dashes hopes for Polish LGBTQ, abortion rights
Polish abortion rights activist Justyna Wydrzynska fought back tears as she recounted learning that the nationalist candidate had won Sunday's presidential election in Poland, which has a near-total abortion ban.
Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap
Zico, who was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation, has warned that players are moving to Europe too young and cites his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.
Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka in French Open semi-final hunt
Carlos Alcaraz expects a stiff challenge from Tommy Paul in the French Open quarter-finals Tuesday, as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka look to set up a blockbuster clash.
Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country's capital.
In Cairo, the little indie cinema that could
In the heart of Cairo, a small cinema has for over a decade offered a unique space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations.
South Korea on cusp, Uzbeks eye historic World Cup spot
European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine life
Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine.
Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid speculation the countries' leaders will hold talks soon.
Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.
Coral-rich Greek archipelago hopes to gain from trawler ban
As a reddish dawn broke over the tiny, coral-rich Greek archipelago of Fournoi, Manolis Mytikas's wooden fishing boat slowly glided home, his nets almost empty.
Pakistan to play in Sri Lanka at India-hosted Women's World Cup
Pakistan will play their matches at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka under an International Cricket Council deal that allows them to avoid playing in host nation India.
Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival
On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services.
Ohtani leads tributes as Japan's 'Mr. Pro Baseball' dies at 89
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani led the tributes to Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima following his death on Tuesday aged 89.
'The Beautiful Game' falls for AI's charms
Sport has been unable to resist the surge of artificial intelligence and the biggest one of them all, football, is benefitting from data that AI can supply and the human eye cannot.
Trump 'open' to meeting Ukraine, Russia leaders to push ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is "open" to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, the White House said, after the two sides failed on Monday to make headway towards an elusive ceasefire.
Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca
With cocaine production at an all-time high, Colombia's government is testing a pacific approach to its narcotics problem: paying farmers to uproot crops of coca, the drug's main ingredient.
Five names to watch in the Premier League transfer window
Premier League clubs are already busy strengthening their squads for the 2025/26 season with an early transfer frenzy sparked by the upcoming Club World Cup.
South Korea's six months of political chaos
South Koreans go to the polls on Tuesday in a snap election after ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached and stripped of office over his abortive martial law declaration.
Mongolia PM loses parliament confidence vote, resigns
Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday, a parliamentary statement said, after losing a confidence vote among lawmakers.