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Tigers beat Astros, Royals blank Orioles to open MLB playoffs
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to defeat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
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US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack
The United States said Tuesday that it was discussing a joint response after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, warning Tehran of "severe consequences".
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Nike earnings drop, says turnaround will take time
Nike reported a drop in profits Tuesday on sagging revenues as the sports giant cautioned that a turnaround from a rocky period would take time under a new CEO.
Vance, Walz set for US VP debate clash
US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in what could be an unusually important undercard debate Tuesday as they compete for decisive votes in America's heartland just weeks before the election.
Arsenal beat PSG in Champions League duel, Dortmund hit Celtic for seven
Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Champions League duel on Tuesday, while last season's beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund gave Celtic a brutal reality check with an emphatic 7-1 win in Germany.
Inter sweep past Red Star to claim first Champions League win
Inter Milan won their first match of this season's revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro.
Tigers defeat Astros 3-1 to open MLB playoffs
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to beat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
Celtic got 'spooked', says Rodgers after Dortmund beating
Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers admitted his side got "spooked" in Tuesday's 7-1 Champions League loss at Borussia Dortmund.
'Rusty' Foden happy to kickstart Man City season in Bratislava rout
Phil Foden said he is still "rusty" but scored his first goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 to record their first Champions League win of the campaign.
Fires taking Amazon closer to 'point of no return': expert
A year ago, Carlos Nobre, one of Brazil's top climate scientists, was a rare voice of optimism about the future of the planet.
NFL suspends Bills' Miller four games for personal conduct violation
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was suspended for four games on Tuesday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced.
US dockworkers launch mass strike a month before election
Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in an action that could drag on the world's largest economy just ahead of a November presidential election.
Leverkusen hold on to beat AC Milan in the Champions League
Bayer Leverkusen showed attacking flair and then defensive grit to see off AC Milan 1-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, continuing their perfect start to life in the competition.
Lewandowski hits brace as Barca crush Young Boys
Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Young Boys 5-0 in a one-sided Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Man City kickstart Champions League campaign with Bratislava rout
Manchester City cruised to their first win in the Champions League this season with Erling Haaland among the goalscorers in a 4-0 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava that did little justice to the visitors' dominance.
Dortmund and Adeyemi hand Celtic brutal European reality check
Karim Adeyemi scored three goals in the first half as Borussia Dortmund handed Celtic a brutal Champions League reality check, winning 7-1 at home on Tuesday.
Havertz and Saka star as Arsenal sink PSG
Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka inspired Arsenal's 2-0 success against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as the Gunners secured their first win in the Champions League this season.
Iron Dome: Israel's key anti-missile shield
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
Israel and ally US vow response as Iran fires missile barrage
Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region and vows of retaliation.
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan's white-ball skipper
Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches, batter said on social media site X.
Iran threatens 'crushing attacks' if Israel responds
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to carry out "crushing attacks" against arch-foe Israel if it retaliates for a missile attack by the Islamic republic on Tuesday.
Over 100 people to sue Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sex assault: lawyer
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, who say they were victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at the hands of Sean "Diddy" Combs are to sue the US rap star, a lawyer said Tuesday.
Kompany confident Kane will be fit to face Aston Villa
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany is hopeful Harry Kane will be able to shrug off an ankle injury to face Aston Villa on his return to England in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Pras Michel sues Lauryn Hill for fraud over canceled Fugees tour
Pras Michel on Tuesday sued bandmate Lauryn Hill, with claims including fraud and breach of contract over their canceled Fugees reunion tour.
Cranes stand still as US dockworkers fight for 'future'
Just a short drive from the New York skyline, giant cranes, containers, and machinery stand motionless behind closed gates.
Prayers and applause: two sides of Jerusalem react to Iran missiles
Depending on where you were in Jerusalem on Tuesday night, Iran's missile attack on Israel provoked either fervent prayers or cries of joy.
Real Madrid to take no risks with Mbappe at Lille in Champions League
Kylian Mbappe has recovered faster than expected from a thigh injury but Real Madrid will take no risks with the fitness of the France superstar in Wednesday's Champions League game at Lille, coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted.
Israel vows response as Iran fires missile barrage
Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region and vows of retaliation.
Brest claim stunning Champions League win, Stuttgart draw
French outsiders Brest made it two wins out of two at the start of their first ever UEFA Champions League campaign with a remarkable 4-0 victory away to Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday, while Stuttgart were held 1-1 by Sparta Prague.
Paris fashion: Feathers fly at Chanel as Vuitton packs in stars
Chanel returned to the Grand Palais -- scene of the late Karl Lagerfeld's most legendary triumphs -- for the first time in four years on Tuesday, without a designer but still able to ruffle feathers with its birdcage-themed Paris Fashion Week show.
Mexico's new president tells investors their money is safe
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday promised to protect the rights of investors as she took office as the country's first woman leader, following a backlash over recent judicial reforms.
GM reports US sales dip, but says EVs grew
General Motors reported a dip in third-quarter US auto sales Tuesday, but pointed to growth in sales of electric vehicles and said retail pricing remained steady.
Man Utd captain Fernandes has red card rescinded
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has escaped a three-match suspension after his red card in a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham was overturned.
US breast cancer rate rising sharply even as deaths fall: study
Breast cancer rates are rising sharply in the United States, driven by increases among younger women and Asian Americans, a study said Tuesday.
Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, inheriting a country beset by gang violence and economic uncertainty over controversial reforms passed by her powerful ruling party.
Iran fires missiles at Israel in new escalation
Israel was under missile attack from Iran on Tuesday, the Israeli military and Iranian state media said, the latest escalation after Israeli raids against Iran-backed militants in Lebanon.
Euro 2025 ticket sales kick off in snowy Alps
Switzerland launched the ticket sales for the 2025 women's European football championships with a snowy kickabout Tuesday way up in the Alps on the country's iconic Jungfraujoch.
Ireland unveils bumper budget with Apple tax cash boost
Ireland on Tuesday unveiled a 2025 budget that includes tax cuts and increased social benefits, and announced a huge surplus in 2024 thanks to billions of euros in Apple back-taxes.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on Pluto's largest moon
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected carbon dioxide on the frozen surface of Pluto's biggest moon, Charon, for the first time, research revealed on Tuesday.
Emery keen to show Villa can compete in 'special' Bayern clash
Unai Emery is hoping Aston Villa can summon the spirit of the club's 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich when the German giants visit Birmingham in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Parents can now limit Fortnite play time
Epic Games on Tuesday began letting parents limit how long, and when, their children can play blockbuster video game Fortnite.