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Iran tensions rise in protests ahead of Mahsa Amini ceremony
Iran tensions rise in protests ahead of Mahsa Amini ceremony

Iranian students protested Tuesday at multiple universities, defying a bloody crackdown as tensions mount on the eve of planned ceremonies marking 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death. Wednesday marks 40 days since Amini's death and the end of the traditional mourning period in Iran.

Google parent Alphabet's profits fall short at $14 bn
Google parent Alphabet's profits fall short at $14 bn

Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that fell short of market expectations as belts tightened in the digital ad market that drives its revenue. Alphabet shares slipped 6.3 percent to $97.90 in after-market trades that followed the release of the earnings report.

Dream debut for head coach Mokwena as Mamelodi Sundowns hit five
Dream debut for head coach Mokwena as Mamelodi Sundowns hit five

Rulani Mokwena made a perfect start as Mamelodi Sundowns head coach on Tuesday with a 5-0 triumph at Maritzburg United in the South African Premiership. "We were aggressive and hungry and took our chances," said Mokwena, formerly the co-head coach with Manqoba Mngqithi, who has been demoted to a lesser role with the Pretoria outfit.