'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. "Before this World Cup, people talked about qualification as the dream," Hamdy told AFP. "Now we've reached the last 16. Agence France-Presse
Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favourites to replace Pope Francis said he was "stepping back" from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. However, he questioned "the relevance" of maintaining Lopez "in his office" in an October document, which was sent to Papal Nuncio Alfred Xuereb last month with a complaint from another alleged victim who said the cardinal sexually assaulted her several times, the woman told AFP. The Catholic Church has been dogged by child abuse by paedophile priests for decades, with Pope Francis -- who vowed to tackle the "culture of abuse" -- criticised for not doing enough to stop cover-ups. Agence France-Presse
US airstrikes hit Iran after tankers attacked in Hormuz Iran's military headquarters threatened a "crushing response" after US warplanes bombed more than 80 targets in the third round of tit-for-tat attacks since the ceasefire. Iran
US revokes Iran oil waiver after Hormuz attacks The United States had issued the two-month sanctions waiver as part of its preliminary deal with Iran. Iran
Turkish delight: Trump revels in Erdogan's lavish welcome From Ottoman warriors in suits of armour to a marble palace and fighter jets, US President Donald Trump got the kind of welcome he loves in Turkey on Tuesday. In a theatrical touch, around two dozen soldiers wearing historic-style suits of armour, pointed helmets and what appeared to be fake beards and moustaches stood outside the palace itself. Agence France-Presse
Five NATO members seen to spend over 3.5% of GDP on core defence this year, alliance estimates show Reuters
Explainer Why Trump bid to lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey faces complicated path Trump's announcement could reset US-Turkey defense ties, but congressional approval and separate legal restrictions stand in the way. Turkey
Explainer French energy, shipping giants explore Syria deals during Macron visit The two countries signed preliminary pacts spanning transport, healthcare, banking, infrastructure and development on Tuesday, even as twin explosions in the capital underscored the fragile investment environment. Syria
Macron's Syria visit eyes to boost France's economic role: What to know The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and various regional developments during the first visit by a Western head of state to Syria since the civil war ended. Syria
Sudan, China ink memorandum to develop seaports: What to know The deal comes as Sudan seeks to revive its maritime sector and revitalize its Red Sea ports. Sudan
