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US finalizes rule to remove lead pipes within a decade
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday finalized a rule mandating the removal of the nation's remaining lead pipes within a decade, a move aimed at preventing millions of people from being exposed to the toxic metal linked with childhood developmental delays.
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Solanke hungry for second England cap after seven-year wait
Dominic Solanke said Tuesday that he never gave up hope that he would play for England again as he prepares for a possible second cap seven years after his international debut.
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Gilded canopy restored at Vatican basilica
Experts conducting the first renovation in 250 years of a towering altar canopy in the Vatican provided a sneak peek of their progress on Tuesday, with centuries-old gilding glowing anew.
Zverev scrapes through, Djokovic cruises to Shanghai Masters last 16
Second seed Alexander Zverev scraped through to the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, winning two tiebreaks against the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor in an ill-tempered match that ended 7-6 (8/6), 2-6, 7-6 (7/5).
Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin: Bob Woodward book
Then-president Donald Trump secretly sent Covid test kits to Vladimir Putin despite a US shortage during the pandemic, and spoke multiple times with the Russian leader after leaving office, says an explosive new book by Bob Woodward.
Gauff answers critics: 'It's hard to win all the time'
World number four Coco Gauff said Tuesday that everyone should accept the roller-coaster nature of tennis, as she responded to criticism of her results this season.
Neural networks, machine learning? Nobel-winning AI science explained
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists on Tuesday for discoveries that laid the groundwork for the artificial intelligence used by hugely popular tools such as ChatGPT.
China says raised 'serious concerns' with US over trade curbs
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Tuesday raised "serious concerns" with his US counterpart Gina Raimondo on Washington's curbs on its trade, urging it to lift sanctions on his country's firms "as soon as possible".
Boeing delivers 27 MAX jets in September despite strike
Boeing delivered 33 new aircraft to customers in September in spite of a labor strike of Seattle-area workers that has shuttered two major assembly plants, the company said Tuesday.
German 'Maddie' suspect could be free in 2025 after cleared of other sex crimes
A German man named as the top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial, meaning he is set for release from prison next year.
Italy seek Nations League consistency as Germany continue rebuild
Italy will attempt to back up their strong start to the UEFA Nations League after a disastrous Euro 2024 campaign, while a rebuilding Germany are without several key players due to injury.
From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football
A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football's biggest names to Saudi Arabia's modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.
Stock markets diverge as Hong Kong sinks, oil prices fall
Oil prices fell and global stock markets diverged on Tuesday, with Hong Kong suffering its worst day in 16 years as China held off announcing fresh measures to boost its economy.
US trade gap narrowest in five months as imports slip
An uptick in exports and a fall in imports brought the August US trade deficit to its narrowest in five months, according to government data released Tuesday.
Stay and 'you are going to die': Florida braces for next hurricane
Weather-weary Florida girded Tuesday for a hit from Hurricane Milton, a monster storm packing furious winds and the threat of walls of water gushing inland.
England 96-1 after Salman's century lifts Pakistan to 556
England finished the second day of the first Test in Multan on a solid 96-1 on Tuesday in reply to Pakistan's mammoth 556 that was boosted by a fiery century from Agha Salman.
Hollywood star Idris Elba champions African cinema in Ghana
As Idris Elba strode the halls of the Africa Cinema Summit in Ghana's capital Accra, it was clear the Golden Globe-winning British actor was not just a guest.
Djokovic rolls Cobolli to make Shanghai Masters last 16
Novak Djokovic powered through to the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, steamrolling Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour.
Milan's Hernandez receives two-game suspension after referee rant
Theo Hernandez has been suspended for two games for ranting at referee Luca Pairetto following AC Milan's dramatic defeat at Fiorentina, Serie A said on Tuesday.
Geoffrey Hinton, soft-spoken godfather of AI
For a brief moment in spring last year, the bird-like features of bespectacled British-born researcher Geoffrey Hinton were poking out from TV screens across the world.
Ex-Barcelona and Spain great Iniesta retires aged 40
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup with an all-conquering Spain team, announced his retirement from football on Tuesday at the age of 40.
Duo wins Physics Nobel for 'foundational' AI breakthroughs
Geoffrey Hinton, known at the Godfather of AI, and physicist John Hopfield won the Nobel physics prize on Tuesday for their pioneering work on the foundations of artificial intelligence.
German 'Maddie' suspect could be free in 2025 after cleared of separate sex crimes
A German man named as the top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial, meaning he is set for release from prison next year.
China slaps provisional tariffs on EU brandy imports
China said on Tuesday it would impose provisional tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union, marking the latest salvo in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels.
Ex-skipper Skelton eyes Wallabies November return
Former Australia captain Will Skelton says he is keen to feature for the Wallabies in November having spoken to head coach Joe Schmidt.
Spanish great Iniesta leaves indelible legacy after retirement
Andres Iniesta scored the most important goal in the history of Spanish football, winning his country the World Cup for the first time in 2010.
Indian Kashmir elects first regional government in a decade
Indian-administered Kashmir elected Tuesday its first government since the restive Himalayan territory was brought under New Delhi's direct control, as voters backed opposition parties to lead its regional assembly.
Hong Kong stocks crash, oil prices retreat on fading China boost
Hong Kong's stock market suffered its worst day in 16 years Tuesday and oil prices slid as a strong rally thanks to China's planned economic stimulus faded.
Man City accuse Premier League of 'misleading' claims after legal case
Manchester City have accused the Premier League of a "misleading" response following a legal case concerning rules governing commercial deals.
Duo wins Physics Nobel for key breakthroughs in AI
American John Hopfield and British-Canadian Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for pioneering work in the development of artificial intelligence.
Agha defies England as Pakistan post 515-8 in first Test
Salman Agha knocked a fiery half-century to foil England's fightback on Tuesday, as Pakistan reached 515-8 at tea on day two of the opening Test in Multan.
September second-warmest on record: EU climate monitor
Last month was the second-warmest September ever registered globally in an exceptional year "almost certain" to become the hottest on record, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said on Tuesday.
Pastor wanted by US for sex trafficking to run for Philippine senate
A detained Philippine pastor who is also wanted in the United States for sex trafficking children registered Tuesday to run in next year's senate elections.
Mozambican writer Mia Couto dreams future leaders set an 'example'
Mozambique's internationally acclaimed writer and poet Mia Couto hopes for a "fresh start" for his country, which heads to the polls on Wednesday, but he doubts the young democracy is ready for change.
German 'Maddie' suspect could be free soon after cleared of separate sex crimes
The German convicted rapist and main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was on Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial.
China says to take anti-dumping measures against EU brandy imports
China said on Tuesday it would impose anti-dumping measures on brandy imported from the European Union, marking the latest salvo in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels.
German suspect in 'Maddie' case cleared in separate sex crimes trial
The German convicted rapist and main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was on Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial.
Israel expands offensive against Hezbollah in south Lebanon
Israel ramped up its ground offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coast on Tuesday, after deploying more troops in the country and urging civilians living near the Mediterranean to evacuate.
China stocks rally fizzles on stimulus worries amid Asia retreat
Mainland Chinese markets rallied Tuesday but were well off their morning highs, while Hong Kong suffered its worst day in 16 years on disappointment at a lack of detail on Beijing's raft of economic stimulus announced last month.
Bangladesh's Yunus says no elections before reforms
Bangladesh's interim leader has refused to give a timeframe for elections following the ouster of his autocratic predecessor, saying in an interview published Tuesday that reforms are needed before polls.
England strike twice as Pakistan reach 397-6 at lunch in first Test
England took two wickets just before lunch to restrict Pakistan to 397-6 on the second day of the first Test in Multan on Tuesday.