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Stocks split on China, US consumer  confidence

Stocks split on China, US consumer confidence

European and Asian stocks climbed Tuesday and oil prices rallied further as China slashed the quarantine time for visitors, fuelling hopes of recovery for the world's second largest economy.

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Wimbledon cancer survivor Peniston says illness 'blessing in disguise'

Wimbledon cancer survivor Peniston says illness 'blessing in disguise'

Ryan Peniston described his childhood battle with cancer as "a blessing in disguise" on Tuesday as he marked his Grand Slam debut by reaching the Wimbledon second round.

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Minamino leaves Liverpool for Ligue 1 club Monaco

Minamino leaves Liverpool for Ligue 1 club Monaco

Japan forward Takumi Minamino has completed his move from Liverpool to Monaco, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

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Jewel thieves in brazen Dutch art fair heist

Jewel thieves in brazen Dutch art fair heist

Flat-cap wearing armed robbers staged a brazen daylight raid on an international art fair in the Netherlands Tuesday, smashing a jewellery case with a sledgehammer in front of terrified visitors.

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Morgan says it's 'right time to go' after England retirement

Morgan says it's 'right time to go' after England retirement

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan retired from international cricket with immediate effect on Tuesday, saying he recently woke up and knew now was the time to stand down.

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South Africa's Eskom announces further power cuts

South Africa's Eskom announces further power cuts

South Africa, a country plagued by power shortages, on Tuesday imposed the the toughest electricity rationing in two and a half years after labour disputes disrupted production at several plants.

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Ex-Red Brigades member exiled in France says 'will not die' in Italian jail

Ex-Red Brigades member exiled in France says 'will not die' in Italian jail

A former member of left-wing Italian extremist group the Red Brigades exiled in France has said he "will not die in jail" in Italy ahead of a French court's decision this week on his extradition.

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Record Ernst & Young fine in US for cheating on ethics exams

Record Ernst & Young fine in US for cheating on ethics exams

US authorities fined Ernst & Young a record $100 million over cheating on accounting ethics exams that the firm initially covered up from regulators, officials announced Tuesday.

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Kyrgios wins and tells Wimbledon critics: 'That's for you'

Kyrgios wins and tells Wimbledon critics: 'That's for you'

Nick Kyrgios came out on top in a fiery Wimbledon five-setter on Tuesday and told rowdy critics in the crowd: "That one's for you -- you know who you are."

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Scotland sets October 2023 for new independence vote

Scotland sets October 2023 for new independence vote

Scotland's government on Tuesday drew the battle lines for a legal and political tussle with London as it announced plans to hold a second independence referendum on October 19, 2023.

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