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Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

Race to find port for hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

Health authorities were racing to find a port for a cruise ship battling a suspected hantavirus outbreak Tuesday, as it remained off Cape Verde with passengers isolating after three people died.

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Romanian pro-EU PM loses no-confidence motion

Romanian pro-EU PM loses no-confidence motion

Romania's parliament on Tuesday voted to oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a motion of no confidence initiated by the Social Democrats and the far right, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.

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Stocks diverge as traders eye US-Iran ceasefire

Stocks diverge as traders eye US-Iran ceasefire

Global stocks diverged Tuesday as investors weighed first-quarter corporate earnings alongside uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

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Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

Edin Terzic to become Athletic Bilbao coach next season

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic will take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season, the club announced on Tuesday, following the departure of Ernesto Valverde this summer.

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Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a review of the team's dismal campaign in this year's Six Nations.

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EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia

The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan Tuesday, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.

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German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports

German car-ramming suspect had mental health problems: reports

A man suspected of ploughing a car into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, killing two people, had recently been treated for mental health problems, reports said Tuesday.

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Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

Pyongyang calling: North Korea shows off own-brand phones

North Korea has welcomed foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its sleek Jindallae smartphone.

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Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

Iran warns 'not even started' in Hormuz

Iran's powerful chief negotiator warned the United States against any further escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, after a spate of attacks risked reigniting the Middle East war.

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World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief

World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief

Badminton's world governing body said Tuesday it has not heard from the head of the sport in China and is monitoring his situation after the country's anti-corruption body said he was under investigation.

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