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US House committee releases batch of 'Epstein files'

A US House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents on Tuesday from the investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Not my bag: Trump blames AI for viral video

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blamed AI for a viral video that appeared to show a black bag being thrown out of a White House window.

Brazil court shrugs off US 'threats' as it mulls Bolsonaro fate

Brazil's Supreme Court vowed Tuesday not to bend to pressure from Washington in deciding the fate of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, a Donald Trump ally on trial for allegedly plotting a coup.

Kim and Putin join China's Xi for massive military parade in Beijing

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to flank President Xi Jinping at a massive parade in Beijing on Wednesday morning, in a historic moment capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding against the West.

At least 25 killed in Pakistan attacks, including 14 at political rally

At least 25 people were killed in three attacks in Pakistan on Tuesday, officials said, including 14 who died after a suicide bomber targeted a political rally in the southwestern province of Balochistan.

Trump says to ask Supreme Court for 'expedited ruling' in tariff appeal

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to seek a swift ruling from the Supreme Court as his administration pushes to overturn a court decision that found many of his tariffs illegal.

Not dead. Trump dismisses health rumors as 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health -- including that he had died -- as "fake news" during a press conference at the White House.

Trump announces US Space Command move to Alabama

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the headquarters of the US Space Command will be moved from Colorado to Alabama, reversing a decision by his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden.

Trump dismisses health rumors as 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors that have swirled about his health as "fake news" during press conference at the White House.

Trump expected to announce US Space Command move

President Donald Trump is set to make an announcement Tuesday on moving the headquarters of the US Space Command, reversing a decision by his predecessor Joe Biden.

Trump vows to end crime in 'most dangerous city' Chicago

US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to quickly and dramatically reduce crime in Chicago, hinting at sending federal troops into what he branded the "most dangerous city in the world."

Scrap nukes, urges director Bigelow in new thriller at Venice

The world needs to be "more informed" and reduce its nuclear stockpile, US director Kathryn Bigelow said on Tuesday before the premier of her latest film, about an imminent strike on the US.

Putin praises Slovak PM for 'independent' position

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister on Tuesday for following an "independent" foreign policy, as the pair met in China.

Israel builds up forces ahead of Gaza City offensive

Israel intensified its military build-up on Tuesday as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City, nearly two years into a devastating war.

Brazil court deliberates Bolsonaro coup-plot verdict

Brazil's Supreme Court began verdict deliberations Tuesday in the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, the Donald Trump ally accused of plotting a coup to retain power after he lost the 2022 election.

North Korea leader Kim arrives in Beijing for rare visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency said, ahead of a massive military parade on Wednesday.

Five Thai PM candidates vie to fill power vacuum

With Thailand's prime minister sacked by court order, would-be successors are waging backroom campaigns to secure their rise to the kingdom's top office.

Putin calls on Slovakia to cut off Ukraine energy supplies

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister Tuesday for the country's "independent" position, and suggested Bratislava cuts off gas supplies to Ukraine during a meeting in China.

Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive

Israel intensified its military build-up on Tuesday as reservists began responding to call-up orders ahead of a planned offensive to capture Gaza City, nearly two years into a devastating war.

Rights group says 20 missing after deadly Indonesia protests

At least 20 people are missing after violent protests, sparked by lavish perks for Indonesian lawmakers that have widened to include anger against police, a rights group said on Tuesday.

Train presumed carrying North Korea leader Kim arrives in Beijing

A train flying North Korea flags and believed to be carrying leader Kim Jong Un was seen by AFP journalists approaching Beijing Railway Station on Tuesday, ahead of a massive military parade on Wednesday.

Govt gestures leave roots of Indonesia protests intact

Government gestures to calm deadly protests in Indonesia have done little to address the economic inequality and hardship fuelling the unrest, leaving deep resentment to linger and flare up again, experts say.

'Fortress' on wheels: Kim Jong Un's bulletproof train

An olive-green North Korean train, emblazoned with a gold stripe, carried leader Kim Jong Un into China on Tuesday for a grand military parade that President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will also attend.

About 2,000 North Korean troops killed in Russia deployment: Seoul spy agency

Around 2,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to help Russia fight Ukraine are estimated to have been killed, Seoul's spy agency said Tuesday, according to a lawmaker.

20 missing after deadly Indonesia protests

At least 20 people are missing after violent Indonesia protests sparked by lavish perks for lawmakers that have widened to include anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday.

Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday that their countries' ties were at an "unprecedented level" during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade.

20 people missing after deadly Indonesia protests

At least 20 people were missing after violent protests sparked in Indonesia by lavish perks for lawmakers that have come to include anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday.

South Australia bans plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers

An Australian state has banned plastic fish-shaped soy sauce containers, reeling in a sushi lovers' favourite that is washing up in drains and beaches.

North Korea's Kim in China ahead of massive military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was on his way to Beijing on Tuesday morning, having crossed the border into China aboard an armoured train ahead of a massive military parade on Wednesday.

Bolsonaro verdict looms as Brazil coup trial closes

Brazil's Supreme Court will on Tuesday start passing judgment in the coup-plotting trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, a case that has put the Latin American powerhouse in US President Donald Trump's sights.

Maduro says US warships with 1,200 missiles targeting Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that eight US military vessels with 1,200 missiles were targeting his country, which he declared to be in a state of "maximum readiness to defend" itself.

Mauritania's Tah takes over as Africa's 'super banker'

Mauritania's former economy minister Sidi Ould Tah took office Monday as head of the African Development Bank, vowing to build a "robust and prosperous" continent despite US aid cuts.

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