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Acerbi facing federation probe over alleged racist comments
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Tuesday that it had opened an investigation into racist insults allegedly made by Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi.
Creeping ice clouding vision of Europe space telescope Euclid
Scientists are trying to melt a thin layer of ice that is increasingly clouding the vision of the "dark universe detective" space telescope Euclid, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday.
Gaza hunger warnings grow as hopes build for ceasefire
Efforts to hammer out a temporary truce in Gaza intensified Tuesday after months of war that have left parts of the devastated territory facing imminent famine.
Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever to spin off ice cream arm
British consumer goods giant Unilever announced Tuesday that it will separate its ice cream unit, whose top-selling products include Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, as a standalone business.
Yen drops, stock markets mixed as Japan hikes interest rates
The yen weakened and Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for the first time in 17 years as it shifted away from its long-running ultra-loose monetary policy.
Bank of Japan hikes rates for first time since 2007
Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Bank of Japan hikes rates for first since 2007
Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Entire Gaza population at 'severe levels of acute food insecurity': Blinken
The entire population of Gaza is experiencing "severe levels of acute food insecurity", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, underscoring the urgency for increasing the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory.
AI titan Nvidia ramps up collaboration with Chinese auto giants
Nvidia on Monday announced a major expansion of its collaboration with world-leading BYD and other Chinese electric car makers, including on the development of autonomous AI-boosted vehicles.
Australia scraps Afghanistan T20s, citing worsening women's rights
Australia on Tuesday scrapped a T20 men's cricket series against Afghanistan later this year, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was deteriorating.
Ex K-pop star leaves jail after five-year rape, spycam term
Former K-pop star Jung Joon-young left prison Tuesday after completing a five-year term for gang rape and illicit filming, in one of South Korea's high profile spycam scandals.
Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide
Look at this stone bridge," said writer Vedat Akcayoz pointing to the crumbling stumps of a 10th-century span over the Arpacay river that marks the closed border between Turkey and Armenia.
Easy does it: The Bank of Japan's experiment
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
Blinken says US stands by 'ironclad' commitments to defend Philippines
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea.
Ukraine 'hacktivists' fighting Russia on digital front
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Artem knew that he would not "sit idly by".
Dodgers seek Seoul mates with Ohtani on board
The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to "paint Japan blue" with the signing of Shohei Ohtani, and reaction this week in South Korea suggests they have charmed the rest of Asia too.
Messi fans to get 50 percent refund for Hong Kong fiasco
Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit out the friendly, will get a 50-percent refund -- as long as they don't launch legal action.
Brunson, Knicks tame Warriors as Lakers romp
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points as the New York Knicks completed a wire-to-wire 119-112 road victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Monday.
Yen drops, Asian markets mixed as Japan hikes interest rates
The yen weakened and Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for the first time in 17 years as it shifted away from its long-running ultra-loose monetary policy.
Bank of Japan scraps negative interest rate
Japan's central bank on Tuesday on Tuesday its negative interest rate as it finally began unwinding one of the world's most aggressive monetary easing programmes.
N. Korea's Kim oversees 'super-large' rocket launcher drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw firing drills involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers, state media said Tuesday, a day after Seoul said Pyongyang had fired several short-range ballistic missiles.
Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup
Son Heung-min and South Korea must move on from their turbulent Asian Cup when they return to World Cup qualifying Thursday, while Japan face North Korea in a double-header that sees them travel to Pyongyang.
Owen Franks to miss key Crusaders games after two-match ban
Veteran prop Owen Franks has been suspended for two weeks, Super Rugby said on Tuesday, ruling him out of key games for the Canterbury Crusaders against the Auckland Blues and Waikato Chiefs.
Biden summons Israeli team in bid to avoid Rafah assault
US President Joe Biden said Monday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss how to avoid an all-out assault in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
What next for the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules?
Nottingham Forest have been thrust into the Premier League relegation zone after being hit with a four-point deduction for breaches of financial rules, that are becoming a dominant topic in the world's richest league.
Michelin unveils 62 newly starred French restaurants
The Michelin Guide unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants Monday, praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs, though again honouring only a handful of women.
Tottenham to play Newcastle in Melbourne this May
Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United will play a post-season friendly in Melbourne on May 22, the Australian A-League announced Tuesday.
Messi out of Argentina friendlies: federation
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's upcoming friendlies in the United States due to a hamstring injury, the Argentina Football Association confirmed on Monday.
Napoli's Jesus accuses Italy defender Acerbi of racist abuse
Napoli defender Juan Jesus on Monday blasted Francesco Acerbi for denying he dished out racist abuse after the Italy international was forced to leave the Azzurri's training camp ahead of two friendlies in the United States.
Striking referees cry foul over MLS stand-ins
Striking Major League Soccer referees on Monday accused substitute officials of making a litany of mistakes in last weekend's fixtures as their bitter labor dispute with league chiefs rumbled on.
AI giant Nvidia unveils higher performing 'superchips'
Nvidia on Monday unveiled its latest family of chips for powering artificial intelligence, as it seeks to consolidate its position as the major supplier to the AI frenzy.
Iconic US magazine Sports Illustrated gets publishing lifeline
Sports Illustrated, one of America's most storied magazines, saw an end to months of limbo Monday as a new 10-year publishing deal was announced.