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British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following intense scrutiny over his finances.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Tuesday that freeride skiing and snowboarding events, as well as synchronised skating, will be on the programme for the 2030 Winter Olympics, while dropping Nordic combined.

Harry Kane said England need to "calm down" after the emotionally draining win over Mexico that took them through to the World Cup quarter-finals.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that Syria must not be destabilised after twin bomb attacks near the Damascus hotel where he spent the night, during a landmark state visit to a country emerging from years of civil war.

Prince Harry on Tuesday lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering in yet another blow to the estranged royal as he begins a fraught five-day trip back to the UK.

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen was Tuesday to announce if she will stand for president next year, after an appeals court paved the way for her to run but wearing an ankle tag as it confirmed her embezzlement conviction.

Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff's fairytale run in the quarter-finals.

Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France's midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn't want to wait for his chance.

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner saw off the challenge of Jan-Lennard Struff and sweltering heat on Tuesday to ease into his third Wimbledon semi-final, where he could face Novak Djokovic.

US President Donald Trump praised his "chemistry" with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit Tuesday, while hitting out at European allies for their response to his war in Iran.

Coco Gauff produced another gritty comeback to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon on Tuesday and become the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy delved into fairy tales as inspiration for his second Chanel Haute Couture show from "Jack and the Beanstalk" to "Goldilocks".

British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage announced Tuesday he would resign as a member of parliament to run in a snap by-election, in a high-stakes gamble following scrutiny over his finances.

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors tracked concerns over the AI sector's outlook, while oil prices climbed after two tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

The US trade deficit widened sharply in May to its largest in over a year as imports rose, government data showed Tuesday, with analysts noting that businesses could be gearing up for further tariffs.

Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost their case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering, according to a ruling by London's High Court.

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 17 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state media reported, as President Xi Jinping urged "all out" rescue efforts.

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court cleared her to run but wearing an ankle tag, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.

Serena Williams wants to play singles tournaments before the US Open, unlike her preparation for Wimbledon, the American legend's coach Rennae Stubbs said Tuesday.

French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political future remained uncertain Tuesday after a court sentenced her to a year under house arrest, potentially hampering a campaign for next year's presidential elections when her party has its strongest chance yet of winning power.

The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.

British pop superstar Harry Styles set a new record when he wrapped up his sold-out 12-night residency at London's Wembley stadium on a high.

Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the east African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations.

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen arrived in court Tuesday for a key verdict that will determine if she can run in next year's presidential elections, when her party has its best chance yet of winning power.

Alongside millions of Afghans, 21-year-old Fatima Ibrahimi was forced to return from Iran to a home country in the grips of a humanitarian crisis.

Stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors tracked concerns over the AI sector's outlook, while oil prices climbed after a tanker was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

Two explosions shook Damascus on Tuesday near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying, wounding at least 18 people, during the French leader's landmark visit to Syria.

Paris FC on Tuesday announced that Liam Rosenior was taking over as coach.

Cubans were gradually getting power back on Tuesday after the third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a US fuel blockade.

Tens of thousands of people were without power Tuesday on Guam and the Northern Marianas after a super typhoon tore through the US Pacific territories, with no casualties reported.

NATO allies showcased surging defence spending with new arms contracts worth billions at a summit in Turkey on Tuesday as they sought to placate US President Donald Trump's fury over Europe's response to the war with Iran.

Prince Harry was in Britain on Tuesday as a court was set to rule in his case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering.