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Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion

Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion

Beleaguered UK leader Keir Starmer's Labour party is expected to bleed support to both the hard-right and far-left in a crunch poll this week as Britain's traditional two-party system splinters.

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Venezuela says exiles welcome to return following mass amnesty

Venezuela says exiles welcome to return following mass amnesty

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised Monday that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed back with open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners.

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Australia buys parts for future AUKUS sub reactor

Australia buys parts for future AUKUS sub reactor

Australia has paid for the first British-built parts of nuclear reactors to power a future SSN-AUKUS stealth submarine, the government said Tuesday.

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Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

Ukraine marks four years since Russian invasion

Ukraine was on Tuesday marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, with a show of solidarity from its staunchest allies and no immediate end in sight to Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.

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Brazil court to try politicians over hit on black councilwoman

Brazil court to try politicians over hit on black councilwoman

Brazil's Supreme Court begins the trial Tuesday of politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime in the city.

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Interim president says Venezuelans welcome to return after amnesty law

Interim president says Venezuelans welcome to return after amnesty law

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez promised Monday that Venezuelans in exile would be welcomed back with open arms following a new amnesty law passed after the US ouster of Nicolas Maduro, as authorities continued to slowly release prisoners.

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Man kills police officer in Moscow train station blast

Man kills police officer in Moscow train station blast

A man detonated an explosive device beside a police patrol car in central Moscow early Tuesday, killing one officer and wounding two others, the Russian interior ministry said.

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Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report

While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling for stricter sanctions enforcement.

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Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession

Australian PM seeks removal of UK's Andrew from line of succession

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is writing to Commonwealth realms on Tuesday about its backing for former prince Andrew to be axed from the line of royal succession.

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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.

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