Romanchuk overhauls Paltrinieri to grab 1500m swim gold
On an evening when a string of world champions added European titles, Ukrainian Mykhailo Romanchuk provided an upset in Rome on Tuesday by toppling Gregorio Paltrinieri in the men's 1500m.
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Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in fist ODI
Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.
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Bolsonaro, Lula launch campaigns in Brazil
The race for Brazil's October elections formally opened Tuesday, with dueling campaign events by far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva highlighting the South American giant's deep divides.
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Sjoestroem breaks European swimming medal record
On the eve of her 29th birthday, Swede Sarah Sjoestroem won the 50m freestyle in Rome on Tuesday for her 45th major championship gold medal.
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Osaka crashes out in Cincinnati opener
Naomi Osaka's summer form slump deepened on Tuesday as the four-time Grand Slam winner lost 6-4, 7-5 to Zhang Shuai at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.
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Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda drop to 15-year low
The pedalos lie far from the water's edge and the flat stone slabs around the Sirmione peninsula are exposed after drought reduced the level of Italy's Lake Garda to a 15-year low.
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Ex-Man Utd star Giggs admits to lifelong infidelity in court testimony
Former footballer Ryan Giggs admitted Tuesday to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but denied ever being violent towards partners, as he gave evidence over charges of assault and coercive control of an ex-girlfriend.
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S.Africans rally to mark Marikana massacre 10th anniversary
Thousands of people gathered in the South African town of Marikana on Tuesday to mark a decade since dozens of striking workers were killed in the worst act of police violence since the end of apartheid.
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EU, US say studying Iran response to 'final' nuclear text
The European Union and United States said Tuesday they were studying Iran's response to a "final" draft agreement on reviving a 2015 nuclear accord with major powers the EU presented at talks in Vienna.
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US makes hearing aids over-the-counter to curb costs
Over-the-counter hearing aids will for the first time be available to tens of millions of Americans, officials said Tuesday, in an effort to cut prices from $5,000 a pair.
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