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The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack was set to appear in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

Elon Musk said Tuesday he would back a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, as his rocket and AI company reported its first quarterly profit since going public, driven by deals to rent out computing power to AI firms.

Netflix stock dropped more than five percent Tuesday afternoon after its quarterly earnings release failed to assuage investor concerns about a slowdown in viewer engagement and revenue growth.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States hailed "very productive" talks in Oslo on Tuesday amid efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between Kyiv's leader and US President Donald Trump over the war with Russia.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Rodri would be back in the starting line-up for Sunday's Clasico showdown against Real Madrid after being rested at kick-off in the Champions League loss away to Paris Saint-Germain.

Enzo Maresca said Phil Foden provided evidence that his prolonged slump might finally be over with a hat-trick in Manchester City's 5-1 rout of AEK Athens in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Elon Musk said Tuesday he would back a merger of SpaceX and Tesla, as his rocket and AI company reported its first quarterly profit since going public, driven by deals to rent out computing power to AI firms.

Duncan Robinson scored 21 points to spark a fierce second-half fightback and the Detroit Pistons beat visiting Boston 121-113 on Tuesday in the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season.

US officials gave final approval Tuesday to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, certifying the latest long-delayed version of the popular single-aisle aircraft.

Holders Paris Saint-Germain made it three wins from three in this season's Champions League, beating Barcelona 4-2 thanks to late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz on Tuesday, while Liverpool clinched a dramatic comeback victory over Villarreal.

Vitinha's superb late strike proved crucial as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain saw off rivals Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a dramatic game between two of the leading contenders to win this season's Champions League.

Liverpool stormed back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign on Tuesday.

Phil Foden hit a hat-trick to underline his long-awaited return to form as Manchester City crushed AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday, greeting a pullback in oil prices as investors steered funds towards industrial equities amid lingering caution over artificial intelligence shares.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Volodymyr Zelensky to make a deal with Russia -- redoubling pressure on the Ukrainian leader even as Moscow grinds on with the war it launched four years ago.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain was fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he had tried but failed to get over the heartbreak.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as he knows winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign team will request the disqualification of rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Tuesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta, a source told AFP.

A.J. Dybantsa, the top pick in this year's NBA Draft, will miss Washington's season opener Wednesday against visiting Milwaukee with a left ankle sprain, Wizards coach Brian Keefe said.

Everyone who profited from the sprawling multi-billion dollar investment fund scandal gripping Turkey has been identified, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Tuesday, expressing confidence the markets would emerge stronger from the controversy.

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy.

Actor Christina Applegate on Tuesday said she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which doctors had attributed her symptoms to since 2021.

Separatists in Canada's Alberta province say their independence fight is not over despite a decisive referendum loss, risking long-term political turmoil in an oil-rich province crucial to the Canadian economy.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the team down during his time in charge.

UK police said Tuesday they have re-arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Iran, amid an investigation into a security scare at a British airbase used by the United States.

US tech giant Meta said Tuesday it had complied with a Brazilian court order to treat the election campaigns of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro equally.

A Guatemalan man was sentenced in Texas on Tuesday to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the deaths of 53 migrants crammed into a sweltering tractor-truck that had crossed the Mexican-US border in 2022.

Non-communicable diseases account for three-quarters of deaths worldwide but affect different population groups in different ways, a World Health Organization study showed on Tuesday.

Superhero cinema has flirted with the grotesque before, but rarely with the level of blood-soaked commitment seen in "Clayface", DC Studios' new film from the Batman universe.

Italy was on Tuesday preparing to send 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo with top US envoys on Tuesday in a bid to get strained relations with Washington "on a more constructive path", Norway said.