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Israel builds up military ahead of Gaza City offensive

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.

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Rights group says 20 missing after deadly Indonesia protests

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.

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Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG as Ederson departs

Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG as Ederson departs

Manchester City confirmed the signing of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after selling the long-serving Ederson to Fenerbahce.

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From novelist to influencer: the many sides to Albert Camus

From novelist to influencer: the many sides to Albert Camus

The premiere of "The Outsider" at this year's Venice Film Festival brings to the screen one of the world's most read novels, penned by French author Albert Camus, a star in his day and now.

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Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG

Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG

Manchester City confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for a reported fee of around 35 million euros ($41 million).

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Over the Moon: Fake astronaut scams lovestruck Japanese octogenarian

Over the Moon: Fake astronaut scams lovestruck Japanese octogenarian

A Japanese octogenarian was swindled out of thosands of dollars after falling in love online with a self-described astronaut who sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis, police said Tuesday.

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Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals

Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals

Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League as the "most competitive in world football", according to financial experts Deloitte.

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Inoue says taunts 'missed the target' ahead of world title clash

Inoue says taunts 'missed the target' ahead of world title clash

Undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue conceded Tuesday that Murodjon Akhmadaliev has power but said the Uzbek "missed the target" by claiming to be the better overall boxer ahead of their title fight.

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Train presumed carrying North Korea leader Kim arrives in Beijing

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.

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Govt gestures leave roots of Indonesia protests intact

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.

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