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New Venezuelan leader walks tightrope with US, Maduro loyalists

New Venezuelan leader walks tightrope with US, Maduro loyalists

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday got down to the business of running the country, under pressure from Washington to give access to Caracas's oil while trying to keep supporters of ousted Nicolas Maduro on her side.

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US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

US Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided

Washington on Tuesday marks five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters pardoned by Donald Trump retracing their steps as Democrats revive hearings to hold the president accountable.

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Six dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

Six dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

Icy temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related accidents causing six deaths from the continent's bitterest cold snap this winter so far.

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Repeating Super Cup success will give Barca 'energy': Flick

Repeating Super Cup success will give Barca 'energy': Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said retaining the Spanish Super Cup this week would be a boost for his team's other ambitions this season.

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Dias, Gvardiol sidelined as Man City face defensive crisis

Dias, Gvardiol sidelined as Man City face defensive crisis

Ruben Dias will be sidelined for up to six weeks and Josko Gvardiol is out for "a long time" as Manchester City battle a growing defensive crisis, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

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Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of Man Utd job

Newcastle's Howe rules himself out of Man Utd job

Eddie Howe said on Tuesday that he is "100 percent" committed to Newcastle as he dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant Manchester United manager's job.

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Five dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

Five dead in weather accidents as cold snap grips Europe

Below-freezing winter temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related accidents leading to five deaths from the cold snap in France alone.

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US would lead Ukraine ceasefire monitoring, back multinational force: draft statement

US would lead Ukraine ceasefire monitoring, back multinational force: draft statement

The United States would lead a "ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism" with European participation if a peace deal is agreed in the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv's allies said in a draft statement seen by AFP ahead of a Paris summit Tuesday.

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Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous': daughter

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous': daughter

Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling on Tuesday, with his daughter saying the injury was serious but "not dangerous".

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UK electric car sales hit record high in 2025: industry

UK electric car sales hit record high in 2025: industry

All-electric vehicles accounted for nearly one quarter of new cars sold in the UK last year, a record high, industry data showed Tuesday, as Britain phases out combustion engines.

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