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United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action "to prevent genocide" in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.

Late baseball pariahs Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were removed from the sport's permanently ineligible list on Tuesday in a historic move that paves the way for the duo and other deceased players to be admitted into the hall of fame.

World number one Scottie Scheffler is thrilled to be playing the first two rounds of the PGA Championship with defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, expecting a memorable time.

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" marathon group sex sessions.

Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89, the government said Tuesday.

United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action "to prevent genocide" in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.

Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning writer and director of "Kramer vs Kramer," has died in his US home, The New York Times reported Tuesday. He was 92.

Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.

Airbnb on Tuesday began letting users book in-home massages, chefs and personal trainers in an overhauled app as it continued to expand beyond being just a platform for short-term lodging.

Republicans geared up Tuesday for a series of crucial votes on Donald Trump's domestic policy mega-bill, with rows over spending threatening to unravel the US president's plans for sweeping tax cuts.

Legendary Brazil striker Marta will return to the national team aged 39 after a nine-month absence for two friendlies against Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Tuesday.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play together in the first two rounds of the 107th PGA Championship in groupings announced Tuesday.

Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, who has died aged 89, won over legions of fans by adopting a humble lifestyle, giving away most of his salary to charity and driving around in a sky blue Volkswagen Beetle.

Uruguay's leftist ex-leader Jose "Pepe" Mujica, a cult figure for his modest lifestyle, has died after losing his battle with cancer, the government in Montevideo said Tuesday.

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest started Tuesday in a blaze of lights, colour and pyrotechnics as competitors strutted their stuff in the first semi-final in the world's biggest televised live music event.

Bryson DeChambeau credits the confidence boost he took from last year's 72nd-hole PGA Championship loss for helping him win last year's US Open and making him a better major threat.

The Cannes film festival kicked off Tuesday with a highly political ceremony that included a tribute to a slain Palestinian photojournalist from Juliette Binoche and a fresh attack on US President Donald Trump from Robert De Niro.

Canada's new government will relentlessly protect the nation's sovereignty as it works to redefine fraught relations with the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday as his cabinet was sworn in.

Gaza rescuers said Israeli strikes in the vicinity of a hospital in the south of the Palestinian territory killed at least 28 people Tuesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the military would enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele says he still has something to prove at this week's PGA championship and doesn't feel much different as a two-time major winner than he did a year ago without a major crown.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed cooler-than-expected April inflation data and reiterated his call for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, as analysts warned that his tariffs may still fuel price hikes in the months ahead.

The United States rescinded further export controls Tuesday on advanced computing semiconductors, answering calls by countries that said they were being shut out from crucial technology needed to develop artificial intelligence.

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would lift sanctions on Syria to offer it a chance for "greatness" after Bashar al-Assad's fall, as he cast himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East.

US captain Keegan Bradley might bring together PGA Tour and LIV Golf talent for September's Ryder Cup showdown against Europe, even as the competing groups can't complete a deal themselves.

Lorenzo Musetti reached the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Tuesday after heavy rain forced him to wait nearly three hours at match point before he could finish off his straight-sets victory over Daniil Medvedev.

Rights groups on Tuesday urged judges to halt Britain's supply of fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza, as they took the government to court and accused it of breaking international law.

Hyped-up fans prepared to take sought-after seats for the Eurovision Song Contest's first semi-final on Tuesday as the world's biggest televised live music event takes off.

Nottingham Forest have claimed owner Evangelos Marinakis did not confront boss Nuno Espirito Santo after last weekend's 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester.

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he "controlled" her life and brutally beat her to keep her in line.

Mali's military government on Tuesday dissolved the west African country's political parties, according to a presidency decree, the latest attempt to clamp down on the opposition since the junta seized power.

Rachael Blackmore's groundbreaking exploits as a jockey have "inspired people to follow their dreams" Henry de Bromhead, the trainer with whom she teamed up to make history, told AFP on Tuesday.

Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was named host of the 2032 PGA Championship on Tuesday by the PGA of America, making it the first course to host six times.

Norway's 5,000m Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen may have to delay the start of his outdoor season due to problems with his Achilles tendon, the athlete's spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.

The Tour de France will pass through the historic Parisian district of Montmartre on its final stage this year after huge crowds massed there for the 2024 Olympic road races, sources close to the decision told AFP on Tuesday.

Krishan Lal longs to return home after living in a government shelter for nearly a week, but like many who fled the border in Kashmir, he fears India's ceasefire with Pakistan won’t last.

Benin on Tuesday received from a Finnish museum a sacred "katakle" three-legged stool, symbol of the African nation's artistic wealth looted by French colonial troops in the late 19th century.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military will enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and the release of a US-Israeli hostage from the war-ravaged territory.

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he "controlled" her life and wielded compromising sexual blackmail material to keep her in line.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday unveiled his new cabinet that will be charged with redefining the country's relationship with the United States as it confronts President Donald Trump's trade war.