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Flavio Bolsonaro visits father under house arrest ahead of Brazil runoff

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday visited his father, former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, under house arrest with just under two weeks before the country's runoff election.

France, Eq. Guinea in standoff over luxury Paris mansion

France and Equatorial Guinea are locked in a bitter row over a luxury mansion in one of the swankiest districts of Paris, with French authorities putting it up for sale but the west African nation refusing to relinquish the premises.

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Scepticism over Macron idea of anti-IS 'coalition' to fight Hamas

French President Emmanuel Macron evoked an international coalition along the lines of the one that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Iraq and Syria to fight Palestinian militant group Hamas but such an idea will struggle to even get off the ground, experts say.

California suspends tests of GM's Cruise self-driving car

California authorities on Tuesday suspended testing of Cruise self-driving cars being developed by General Motors, citing safety concerns following a series of accidents and other problems.

'We want him home': US reporter Evan Gershkovich's sister

The sister of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia since March on spying charges, appealed for his release on Tuesday ahead of his upcoming 32nd birthday.

Civilians massacred in DR Congo as clashes spread

With 26 civilians reported killed by militants linked to the Islamic State group and rebel combat spreading closer to the provincial capital Goma, eastern DR Congo appeared in turmoil on Tuesday.

Markets up, oil down as investors eye Mideast crisis

Oil slid but most world stock markets rose Tuesday in anticipation of a raft of strong US corporate earnings, even as economic and geopolitical fears still dog sentiment ahead of this week's eurozone interest rate decision.

UN chief alleges violations of law in Gaza, angering Israel

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday alleged violations of international law in Gaza and urged an immediate ceasefire as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in response to Hamas attacks, with the crisis deeply dividing the Security Council.

Elderly Israeli woman recalls 'hell' of Hamas abduction

An 85-year-old Israeli woman freed after being held in captivity by Hamas militants in war-torn Gaza for more than two weeks spoke Tuesday about the "hell" of her abduction.

Climate activists ordered to do unpaid work for Ashes Test protest

A UK judge on Tuesday ordered three climate activists to do dozens of hours of unpaid work after they trespassed on the pitch during an Ashes Test at Lord's cricket ground in June.

Civilian massacre in DR Congo as clashes spread

With 20 civilians reported killed by militants linked to the Islamic State group and rebel combat spreading closer to the provincial capital Goma, eastern DR Congo appeared in turmoil on Tuesday.

Spain's Socialists reach coalition deal with hard-left

Spain's Socialist party and hard-left Sumar said Tuesday they had reached an agreement to form a coalition government, a key step to reinstating acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for another term.

Scholz vows support for Israel won't impact Ukraine aid

Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged Tuesday to maintain Germany's aid to Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion even as Berlin supports Israel in its conflict with Hamas.

EU takes step towards recycled packaging

An EU push towards bloc-wide rules on recyclable packaging to cut plastic and other waste got initial support in the European Parliament on Tuesday.

Israel-Hamas war threatens world economy, bankers tell Saudi forum

The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a heavy blow to the global economy, banking titans told a glitzy investment forum in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

China removes defence minister, ousts ex-FM from cabinet

China on Tuesday removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted former foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet, state media reported, as part of a major reshuffle of its top leadership.

Freed reporter criticises Afghan media crackdown

Journalist Mortaza Behboudi, who had spent 284 days in jail in Afghanistan, said he thought he would never make it out alive.

Israeli woman, 85, recalls 'hell' of Hamas hostage ordeal

An 85-year-old Israeli freed after more than two weeks of captivity by Hamas militants said on Tuesday "I went through hell" during her abduction to war-torn Gaza.

Trump expected to come face-to-face with former confidant at NY trial

Donald Trump is expected to attend his New York civil fraud trial on Tuesday to face off with his former lawyer and confidant Michael Cohen.

Freed Israeli 'went through hell' in attack, treated well in Gaza

An Israeli 85-year-old freed by Palestinian militant group Hamas said Tuesday she "went through hell" during her abduction, but was treated well during more than two weeks held captive in Gaza.

Macron on visit to Israel, West Bank as Gaza war rages

French President Emmanuel Macron was Tuesday set to become the first Western leader to visit both Israel's premier and the Palestinian president, more than two weeks into the brutal Gaza conflict that has claimed thousands of lives.

Macron to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders as Gaza war rages

French President Emmanuel Macron was Tuesday set to become the first Western leader to meet both Israel's premier and the Palestinian president, more than two weeks into the brutal Gaza conflict that has claimed thousands of lives.

Gaza war sparks Arab fears of new Palestinian displacement

The sight of tent cities for Palestinians displaced within war-torn Gaza evokes dark historical memories for Israel's Arab neighbours, especially Egypt and Jordan.

Israel-Hamas war risks 'serious' economic damage: World Bank president

The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a "serious" blow to global economic development, the president of the World Bank told an investor conference in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

'Double game?' Migrants pour through Orban's Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban claims to be "defending Europe from a tide of migrants".

Many decrees, little change in Italian PM Meloni's first year

From bank profits to migrants, Giorgia Meloni's Italian government has been active on numerous fronts in its first year in office, but many measures seem more designed for show than lasting change.

Venezuelan foe of Maduro wins opposition primary, but can she run?

Liberal politician Maria Corina Machado held an overwhelming lead Monday in the opposition's presidential primary contest, but it remained unclear if her candidacy to oppose President Nicolas Maduro in next year's elections will clear a major legal hurdle.

Hamas releases two more hostages, US demands rest be freed

Two elderly Hamas hostages were airlifted to an Israeli hospital to be reunited with family Tuesday, as the United States demanded Palestinian militants release 200 other captives before Gaza ceasefire talks are considered.

Australia PM to get gala Biden welcome with China, Ukraine in view

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will receive a lavish welcome from US President Joe Biden at the White House this week, with talks about China and Ukraine on the menu.

Panama police in standoff with protesters over Canadian-run mine

Police in Panama fired teargas Monday at protesters burning tires and blocking roads to protest a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine.

China's top diplomat to pay rare US visit ahead of potential Xi trip

China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States announced Monday, paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check.

Global stocks mixed as markets monitor US bond yields, Mideast conflict

Global stocks were mixed Monday as markets monitored US Treasury yields and ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while awaiting key earnings and economic data later in the week.

Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israel's Gaza strikes

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday more than 5,000 people have been killed in the battered Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign just over two weeks ago.

Panama police in standoff with anti-Canadian mine protesters