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US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff worries persist

US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff worries persist

Consumer inflation in the United States held steady in July, data showed Tuesday, but underlying price increases picked up as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ripple through the world's biggest economy.

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Brevis smashes record ton as South Africa level T20 series

Brevis smashes record ton as South Africa level T20 series

Dewald Brevis belted South Africa's highest Twenty20 individual score with a blistering 125 not out from 56 balls as the tourists stayed alive in the three-match series after a 53-run victory over Australia in Darwin on Tuesday.

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EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 'but not at any cost'

EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 'but not at any cost'

The European Union is ready to do a deal to land a groundbreaking treaty on plastic pollution, but not at any cost, the EU's environment commissioner insisted Tuesday.

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China Evergrande Group says to delist from Hong Kong

China Evergrande Group says to delist from Hong Kong

Embattled property giant China Evergrande Group said Tuesday it will delist from Hong Kong Stock Exchange as a heavier-than-expected debt burden weighed on its liquidation process.

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In China's factory heartland, warehouses weather Trump tariffs

In China's factory heartland, warehouses weather Trump tariffs

Labourer Shuai Hang went a week without work earlier this year when sky-high US tariffs on Chinese goods overwhelmed the warehouse he works at and slowed the company's US-bound parcels to a trickle.

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Palace claim sporting merit 'meaningless' after Europa League demotion

Palace claim sporting merit 'meaningless' after Europa League demotion

Premier League side Crystal Palace said on Tuesday that sporting merit had been "rendered meaningless" by UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League.

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Former Premier League referee Coote given eight-week ban over Klopp comments

Former Premier League referee Coote given eight-week ban over Klopp comments

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote has been given an eight-week suspension by the Football Association and told to attend an education programme over disparaging comments he made about ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

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Council of Europe cautions on weapon sales to Israel

Council of Europe cautions on weapon sales to Israel

The Council of Europe urged its member states on Tuesday to halt deliveries of weapons to Israel if they could be used for human rights violations.

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The Elders group of global leaders warns of Gaza 'genocide'

The Elders group of global leaders warns of Gaza 'genocide'

The Elders group of international stateswomen and statesmen for the first time on Tuesday called the situation in Gaza an "unfolding genocide", saying that Israel's obstruction of aid was causing a "famine".

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Stocks gain on China-US truce, before key inflation data

Stocks gain on China-US truce, before key inflation data

Stock markets rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce and awaited key US inflation data.

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