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England slumped to a 3-1 home friendly defeat by Senegal on Tuesday to ramp up the scrutiny on boss Thomas Tuchel one year out from the World Cup.

Sean Combs's defense lawyers on Tuesday began questioning a woman who dated the music mogul up until his arrest, and who has testified in agonizing detail that he pressured her into drug-fueled sex with escorts.

Colombia was rocked by a string of 19 coordinated bomb and gun attacks that killed at least seven people across the country's southwest Tuesday, deepening a security crisis roiling the Andean nation.

Defending US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said Tuesday he expects to sign a new deal with LIV Golf when his current contract with the upstart Saudi Arabia-backed circuit expires next year.

Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway on Tuesday ordered sanctions against two hardline Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence" against Palestinians, upping their condemnation of Israel's actions in the Gaza war.

Hundreds of US Marines were expected in Los Angeles on Tuesday as President Donald Trump again mused about declaring a full-blown "insurrection" following protests in a small part of the city.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard warned Tuesday after a trip to Hiroshima that "warmongers" were pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war, in an extraordinary, if veiled, pitch for diplomacy.

A senior US health official on Tuesday admitted President Donald Trump's administration had gone too far in slashing biomedical research grants worth billions of dollars, and said efforts were underway to restore some of the funding.

Manchester City completed the signing of French international Rayan Cherki from Lyon on Tuesday, in time to beat the deadline to register new players for the start of the Club World Cup.

Colombia was rocked by a string of 19 coordinated bomb and gun attacks that killed at least four people across the country's southwest Tuesday, deepening a security crisis roiling the Andean nation.

Supporters of Venezuelans deported by the United States to El Salvador, including one of their relatives, appealed to President Nayib Bukele's government Tuesday to let them see the migrants in prison.

Brazil's far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday denied involvement in an alleged coup plot as he took the stand for the first time in his high-stakes trial.

World number two Rory McIlroy says his swing and driver struggles over the past month have improved as he prepares to challenge intimidating Oakmont in this week's 125th US Open.

A second day of high-level talks between the United States and China stretched into the evening Tuesday, as officials gathered in London to defuse a bitter trade war that has been dragging on the global economy.

Sean Combs's defense lawyers on Tuesday began questioning a woman who dated the music mogul up until his arrest, and who has testified in agonizing detail that he pressured her into drug-fueled sex with escorts.

A former student killed 10 people when he opened fire at a high school in southeastern Austria on Tuesday before taking his own life, authorities said, in an unprecedented case of deadly gun violence that stunned the Alpine country.

More than 90 countries called on Tuesday for a global treaty to restrict plastic production, ahead of another round of hard-fought negotiations on the pact.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought Tuesday to reassure lawmakers over the US pledge to supply Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, amid growing concern that production is not rolling out quickly enough to meet the commitment.

Britain and four allies joined forces Tuesday to sanction two Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence" against Palestinians, upping their condemnation of Israel's actions around the war in Gaza.

Jenni Hermoso was left out of Spain's squad for next month's women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday, with two-time Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas set to be key players for the world champions.

Southwest Colombia was rocked by a string of explosions and gun attacks that left at least four people dead Tuesday, police said, in what appeared to be a coordinated wave of attacks designed to sow terror.

Global stock markets diverged on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of US-China talks aimed at cementing a fragile trade war truce between the world's two biggest economies.

Spain's Ivan Romeo won the third stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Tuesday when he streaked clear at the end of a 207km run from Brioude to Charantonnay to cross the line first and claim the overall lead.

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm, who unleashed choice curse words after poor shots at last week's LIV Golf event, says his mental game is ready to be tested at this week's US Open.

Britain and four allies joined forces Tuesday to sanction two Israeli ministers for "repeated incitements of violence" against Palestinians, upping their condemnation of Israel's actions around the war in Gaza.

The French Senate on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the fast fashion industry by sanctioning companies and banning advertisements.

Bath and Scotland fly-half Finn Russell is relishing the unusual prospect of being a Twickenham hero in Saturday's English Premiership final against Leicester.

Southwest Colombia was rocked by a string of explosions and gun attacks that left at least three people dead Tuesday, police said, in what appeared to be a coordinated attack designed to sow terror.

The World Bank slashed its 2025 global growth forecast Tuesday, citing trade tensions and resulting policy uncertainty, as US President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs strained ties and weighed on economic outlooks.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the war in Gaza "hurts my whole body" as he delivered an emotional speech while being honoured by the University of Manchester.

The United States and China huddled for a second day of talks in London on Tuesday, with Washington sending positive signals that the two superpowers might resolve a bitter trade war dragging on the global economy.

Russia and Ukraine swapped more captured soldiers Tuesday, hours after Moscow launched a wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine that targeted a maternity hospital and killed at least three people, Kyiv said.

The European Union on Tuesday proposed slashing a price cap on Russia's global oil exports, as part of a new package of sanctions over the Ukraine war.

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will make an afternoon start with Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa while second-ranked Rory McIlroy joins Justin Rose and Shane Lowry early to start the 125th US Open.

Billy Boston has become the first knight in rugby league's 130-year history after being honoured by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

US streaming giant Netflix said on Tuesday it was going to invest more than a billion euros ($1.1 billion) in productions in Spain, which has become one of its audiovisual creation hubs in Europe.

Global stock markets diverged on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of US-China talks aimed at cementing a fragile trade war truce between the world's two biggest economies.

Crystal Palace forward Daichi Kamada scored twice for Japan and Paris Saint Germain's Lee Kang-in netted for South Korea as the Asian giants rounded off successful World Cup qualifying campaigns in style on Tuesday.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.