Somalia on Tuesday defended award-winning referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals.
The Lord's pitch for the first Test between New Zealand and England has been rated as "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
American Matteo Jorgenson led Visma-Lease a Bike over the line to win Tuesday's 28km team time-trial on stage three of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as Frenchman Alex Baudin retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.
- COP31 host unveils 'electrification' priority for climate talks
- Pope Leo XIV met Bad Bunny in Madrid on Monday: Vatican
Economy
Stock markets fell Tuesday, giving back earlier gains as US technology stocks turned lower after weeks of solid gains on renewed doubts about prospects for AI names.
June 09, 2026
RECENT NEWS
- What we know about Xi's visit to North Korea
- Kenyan police fire tear gas, make arrests at US Ebola centre protest
- Left-winger beats Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff: media
- Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.
June 09, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with Iran in the coming days, while OpenAI's confirmation of a plan to issue shares rekindled demand for technology stocks.
June 09, 2026
Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.
June 09, 2026
Thousands have taken to the streets across Albania for over a week, as a luxury resort development linked to US President Donald Trump ignites long-running discontent over corruption in the Balkan nation.
June 09, 2026
Sports
England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.
June 09, 2026
RECENT NEWS
An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shockwaves through Pakistan's medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest Tuesday demanding safety and justice for the victim.
New Zealand-born winger James Lowe announced on Tuesday that he was leaving Ireland and Leinster amid rumours of an impending move to Japan.
Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes' reign as Test skipper may already be in "the past tense" following the all-rounder's involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.
COP31 hosts Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it outlined its priorities for the UN climate talks.
June 09, 2026
Sports
Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell Tuesday to ensure she will swim the event at the Commonwealth Games.
June 09, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions weighed on oil prices and the dollar.
Europe's 100 largest companies pay out more than two-thirds of profits to shareholders on average, fuelling inequality and diverting cash which could be used for investment, Oxfam said on Tuesday.
Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are "deeply concerning", the British government said Tuesday.
German industrial production and exports rose slightly in April, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned the momentum was too weak to signal an economic rebound as the Iran war weighs.
June 09, 2026
- German chemical giant BASF urges overhaul of EU carbon scheme
- Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
- Mosaddek steers Bangladesh to 284-8 against sloppy Australia
- Jota will be in Scotland skipper Robertson's 'heart' at World Cup, says widow
- Between Homer and Hollywood: Troy a source of Turkish pride
- Success-starved China fans adopt 'Card Master' referee as World Cup rep
- Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
- Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal