London (AFP) – England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had undergone surgery on his injured hamstring.
England skipper Stokes undergoes hamstring operation
Ban for Wolves striker Cunha cut after offer to buy new glasses for security guard
London (AFP) – An offer from Wolves forward Matheus Cunha to buy new glasses for a security guard following a post-match melee helped convince an independent disciplinary panel to cut his ban from three matches to two.
US sanctions top Hungary minister over 'corruption'
Budapest (AFP) – The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s cabinet on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption.
Frigid temps hit US behind major winter storm
Washington (AFP) – Frigid temperatures across a large US area complicated efforts Tuesday at restoring power and clearing roads after a major winter storm plowed through the central plains to the Atlantic coast.
Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok: Thai media
Bangkok (AFP) – A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai media reported.
US says Sudan's RSF committed 'genocide' in Darfur
Washington (AFP) – The United States determined on Tuesday that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had “committed genocide” and imposed sanctions on the paramilitary group’s leader.
UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls
London (AFP) – The UK government says the International Cricket Council should “deliver on their own rules” relating to women’s participation as the England men’s team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.
Olmo situation could affect future signings: Barca's Raphinha
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Barcelona winger Raphinha said Tuesday potential future signings might be put off from joining the Catalan giants because of the Dani Olmo registration debacle.
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Paris (AFP) – Jean-Marie Le Pen, an extreme right-winger who haunted the French political establishment for decades, died on Tuesday aged 96, dividing opinion until the end.
Nvidia ramps up AI tech for games, robots and autos
Las Vegas (AFP) – Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang made a rock star appearance at a packed arena late Monday, touting AI chips and software for robots, cars, video games and more.