EU suspends €2 million grant to Venice Biennale over Russian participation
The European Commission withdrew funding after the biennale refused to exclude Russia from the event, citing concerns about normalizing the country's international presence.
Iranian naval forces say they intercepted and destroyed an American MQ-9 drone in Iranian airspace over Asaluyeh.
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Premier League referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement after World Cup
Taylor, 47, ends 20-year career spanning 831 matches after officiating Spain's 1-0 World Cup last-16 win over Portugal.
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Multiple NBA teams pursue LeBron James in free agency
The 76ers, Timberwolves, Cavaliers and other franchises are actively recruiting the four-time champion as he weighs his next destination.
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Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The 23-year-old six-time Olympic medalist posted an Instagram video Tuesday saying she is back in the gym, two years before the Los Angeles Games.
Ex-Inter and Milan defender Dario Simic arrested on corruption charges
The 50-year-old Croatian former international was detained Tuesday on suspicion of illegally obtaining permits for a coastal campground.
Soyuz MS-29 launches three crew members to International Space Station
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome for an eight-month mission.
Cuba's power grid collapses for third time in 10 days
The island nation lost electricity to approximately 10 million people Tuesday morning amid a six-month U.S. fuel blockade.
U.S. threatens sanctions against ICC members over sovereignty concerns
The Trump administration announced plans to "systematically disable" the International Criminal Court, citing threats to American sovereignty. The EU rejected the claims.
Balogun joins Klutch Sports after World Cup red card controversy
USMNT striker signed with LeBron James' agency after tournament run ended in Belgium loss. Balogun said the suspension overturn controversy affected team morale.
Denise O'Sullivan returns to NWSL with Gotham FC on loan from Liverpool
The 32-year-old Irish midfielder rejoins the league after six months in England's Women's Super League, signing with the defending champions.
Frontier Airlines to launch Starlink Wi-Fi service in early 2027
Frontier Airlines will debut in-flight satellite internet from SpaceX's Starlink next year, joining other carriers in adopting the service.
IBM shares plunge 25% after company warns of weak quarterly results
IBM stock fell nearly 25% on Tuesday, its worst day since 1987, after the company warned second-quarter earnings would miss expectations.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least eight, including police officials
An airstrike on a Hamas-run police post in Jabalia killed at least seven to eight people. Separate strikes also targeted a Hamas naval commander and armed militants.
Florida set to execute three aging death row inmates this month
Florida is preparing to execute three older inmates by month's end, including a 74-year-old who would be the oldest in state history.
Amici to introduce sports disciplines alongside singing and dancing
Maria De Filippi's long-running talent show plans to expand its curriculum to include sports categories in a bid to revitalize the format.