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Senegal enacts law doubling penalty for same-sex relations
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.
De Zerbi 'agrees in principle' to become new Tottenham boss - reports
Roberto De Zerbi has "agreed in principle" to become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur as the troubled Premier League club bid to avoid relegation, British media reported Tuesday.
Trump says other countries should 'just take' the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should "go get your own oil" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief
A Russian oil tanker docked in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from a fuel blockade.
Next days in Iran war will be 'decisive': Pentagon chief
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.
Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war
Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rations and mandated work from home for civil servants, as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.
How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world, industry data shows.
Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade
A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.
Asia to be hit hardest by Iran war energy crisis: Kpler to AFP
Asian nations are facing a major energy crisis as a result of the Iran war, with a sharp fall in crude shipments and few alternatives, global maritime analytics firm Kpler told AFP on Tuesday.
Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025
Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consumer devices plateaued against a backdrop of sluggish domestic consumption.
Sexualised deepfakes targeting actress spur German '#MeToo' moment
Thousands of Germans have taken to the streets in recent days in support of a TV personality who has had fake sexualised images of her spread online, spurring a new "#MeToo" moment around online abuse.
Wave of US-Israeli strikes hit key Iran sites
Iranian media reported Tuesday a wave of US-Israeli strikes hit military bases, a cancer drug plant and a religious site -- after President Donald Trump threatened to destroy the country's oil wells and power grid.
Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1
Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 Tuesday in Melbourne, ensuring they head to North America on a high.
Italy fertility rate fell to new low of 1.14 in 2025
Italy's fertility rate fell to a new low of 1.14 children per woman in 2025 -- one of the lowest levels in the world, official data released on Tuesday showed.
Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering
Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.
Oil prices rise, stocks mixed on Iran war uncertainty
Oil prices rose and stock markets diverged Tuesday as uncertainty over the direction of the Middle East war dominated investor sentiment.
In Beirut's largest stadium, displaced people with disabilities face 'ordeal'
In the stands of Beirut's largest stadium, it is the shouts of children displaced by war that echo, not the songs of fans.
Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update
Here are the latest key facts about security alerts and trade impacts from the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war.
Deposed and detained: Niger president's fate unclear nearly three years on
The presidential term of Niger's overthrown leader Mohamed Bazoum officially ends Thursday, but he faces little prospect of freedom from detention or even a trial, making what comes next uncertain.
Newcastle say no manager change 'at the moment'
Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson said Tuesday the club have no plans "at the moment" to replace Eddie Howe as manager.
Newly-hatched rare Indian bustard chick gets 50-strong guard
Fifty wildlife officers are now the devoted guardians of a newly-hatched great Indian bustard chick, born after a marathon road trip to provide a fertilised egg for the critically endangered bird, officials said Tuesday.
Stranded whale frees itself again off German coast
A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has freed itself for a third time, a police spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Archaeologists forced by Mideast war to cut short Iraq digs
Iraq is home to ruins from some of the world's earliest civilisations, but teams led by international archaeologists have been forced by drone and rocket attacks in the Middle East war to cut short their expeditions.
Myanmar lawmakers put junta chief on path to presidency
Myanmar lawmakers elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing a vice-president on Tuesday, bringing the coup leader closer to becoming the country's civilian leader.
Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threat
US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and provoked power cuts Tuesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to blow up the country's oil and energy plants.
Stranded whale frees itself again off German coast and disappears
A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has freed itself for a third time and has now disappeared, a police spokesman told AFP Tuesday.
Oil slips, stocks mixed after report says Trump willing to end war
Oil prices slipped Tuesday and stocks were mixed as investors weighed a report indicating Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed but also threatened to strike its energy infrastructure if it did not make a deal.
Thailand's king endorses new cabinet
Thailand's king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said Tuesday.
China bans entombing cremated remains in empty flats
Chinese authorities have banned entombing cremated remains in cheap apartments, a practice that had gained popularity as mourners took advantage of the subdued housing market to dodge rising funeral costs.
Calls grow for 15-year-old Suryavanshi to make India bow
There were growing calls Tuesday for teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India's senior national team after slamming a 17-ball 52 to launch his IPL season.
Stocks slip, oil swings after report says Trump willing to end war
Most stocks fell and oil prices fluctuated Tuesday as initial optimism petered out following a report indicating Donald Trump was willing to end the Iran war even if the key Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
Pakistan cricketer Naseem fined record $71,500 for minister criticism
Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been slapped with the biggest fine in Pakistan cricket history after criticising a politician on social media.