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Defense challenge evidence in killing of US health insurance CEO

Defense challenge evidence in killing of US health insurance CEO

The defense for the 27-year-old suspect accused of killing a top health insurance executive in New York sought to exclude evidence presented by the prosecution as he appeared in court for a second day Tuesday.

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Man City's Haaland makes Premier League history with 100th goal

Man City's Haaland makes Premier League history with 100th goal

Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in Tuesday's clash with Fulham.

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Putin and US negotiators hold high-stakes Ukraine talks in Moscow

Putin and US negotiators hold high-stakes Ukraine talks in Moscow

Top US negotiators vying to end the war in Ukraine met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in high-stakes talks happening as Moscow pressed battlefield advances.

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Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League

Spain overpower Germany to win second women's Nations League

Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 second leg win over Germany on Tuesday, following a goalless draw last week.

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'HIV-free generations': prevention drug rollout brings hope to South Africa

'HIV-free generations': prevention drug rollout brings hope to South Africa

Kegoratile Aphane did not flinch when the needle pierced the skin of her right buttock, injecting a yellow-coloured drug touted as a revolution that could end the HIV pandemic.

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US medical agency will scale back testing on monkeys

US medical agency will scale back testing on monkeys

The United States will scale back certain drug-safety testing requirements on monkeys, federal regulators said Tuesday, marking the latest step by President Donald Trump's administration to limit the use of animals in research.

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Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9 mn at auction

Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9 mn at auction

Faberge's The Winter Egg, considered one of his most beautiful creations, sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at auction Tuesday in London, smashing the sales record for the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia.

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Snooker great O'Sullivan loses to Zhou in UK Championship first round

Snooker great O'Sullivan loses to Zhou in UK Championship first round

Snooker great Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out in the first round of the UK Championship on Tuesday following a 6-4 defeat by China's Zhou Yuelong.

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O'Neill salutes Celtic players for 'terrific' response

O'Neill salutes Celtic players for 'terrific' response

Martin O'Neill praised Celtic players for their "terrific" response as he prepared for what will "definitely" be his final game in charge.

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Amazon unveils new AI chip in battle against Nvidia

Amazon unveils new AI chip in battle against Nvidia

Amazon Web Services launched its in-house-built Trainium3 AI chip on Tuesday, marking a significant push to compete with Nvidia in the lucrative market for artificial intelligence computing power.

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