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Nadal cool on expectations after winning injury return

Nadal cool on expectations after winning injury return

Rafael Nadal said he had limited expectations at the Barcelona Open as he made a triumphant return from injury on Tuesday, beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3.

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'Disgrace' of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash

'Disgrace' of a trial: Trump strains on New York courtroom leash

Donald Trump could not have made his stance clearer: he would rather be anywhere else than in a New York courtroom Tuesday, on trial for business fraud.

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Potential jurors grilled at historic Trump trial

Potential jurors grilled at historic Trump trial

Prosecution and defense lawyers grilled prospective jurors in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial Tuesday -- a grueling process in which both sides will look to weed out biased panelists.

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Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf

Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf

Dubai's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert country.

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US Fed's Powell says inflation fight may take 'longer than expected'

US Fed's Powell says inflation fight may take 'longer than expected'

The US Federal Reserve's ongoing fight against inflation could take "longer than expected," the head of the US central bank said Tuesday, further paring back the chances of early rate cuts.

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Will Israel have to choose between Iran retaliation and Gaza assault?

Will Israel have to choose between Iran retaliation and Gaza assault?

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack and to send troops into Gaza's overcrowded Rafah area in its war against Hamas, but experts say it cannot achieve both goals simultaneously.

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Buttler ton powers Rajasthan to record IPL chase of 224

Buttler ton powers Rajasthan to record IPL chase of 224

Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 107 to trump Sunil Narine's first T20 century as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a joint record IPL chase against Kolkata Knight Riders off the final ball on Tuesday.

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Arteta urges Arsenal to seize Champions League chance at Bayern

Arteta urges Arsenal to seize Champions League chance at Bayern

Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to shake off a blow to their Premier League title challenge and seize the chance to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 15 years on Wednesday.

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Split among Colombia guerrillas strikes blow to peace talks

Split among Colombia guerrillas strikes blow to peace talks

A top rebel commander has pulled out of Colombia's peace negotiations amid a split in one of the most powerful guerrilla groups in the country, the government said Tuesday.

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Donor nations pledge over $610 mn for crisis-hit Ethiopia

Donor nations pledge over $610 mn for crisis-hit Ethiopia

Countries on Tuesday pledged more than $610 million to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid and a dire food crisis is deepening.

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