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Eurozone stocks skid lower on German gloom, despite Asia bounce
Eurozone stock markets slid Tuesday as news of a shock contraction in German industrial output fanned fears over the health of Europe's top economy.
Top Italian influencer suspected of fraud in cake deal
Italy's Instagram star Chiara Ferragni is being investigated for fraud over a charity cake deal in which she suggested erroneously that the proceeds would help children with bone cancer.
Cape Town pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after speedy India win
The Newlands pitch on which India beat South Africa in less than two days last week was rated "unsatisfactory" by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.
EU examines Microsoft investment in OpenAI
The European Union's competition regulator said Tuesday it was looking into Microsoft's investment into ChatGPT developer OpenAI to see if it merits further investigation under the bloc's merger rules.
Gabriel Attal picked as France's youngest PM
French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government.
Blinken back in Israel as deadliest Gaza war grinds on
The Israeli army bombed Gaza and battled Hamas fighters on Tuesday as US top diplomat Antony Blinken was back in Israel on a regional tour aimed at stopping the war from escalating across the Middle East.
Bhutan counts votes as economic strife hits 'national happiness'
Bhutanese election officials counted votes Tuesday after polls dominated by serious economic challenges that call into question the Himalayan kingdom's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
Russia to do 'everything' to halt Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod
Russia on Tuesday said its military would do everything possible to stop the Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod, a border town where hundreds were evacuated after fatal bombardments.
Blinken returns to Israel as bloody Gaza war grinds on
The Israeli army bombed Gaza and battled Hamas fighters on Tuesday as US top diplomat Antony Blinken was back in Israel on a regional tour aimed at stopping the war from escalating across the Middle East.
Japan's veteran football star Endo retires
Japan's veteran midfielder Yasuhito Endo on Tuesday announced his retirement after 26 years of his career and joined Gamba Osaka as a coach.
South Korea parliament passes bill banning dog meat trade
South Korea's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have called an embarrassment for the country.
Ostapenko, Garcia progress in Adelaide but Vondrousova out injured
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova pulled out of the Adelaide International with a hip injury Tuesday just days before the Australian Open, as Jelena Ostapenko set up a clash against Caroline Garcia.
Macron expected to name new PM to reboot presidency
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was expected to name a new prime minister in a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle to reboot the final three years of his presidency.
Taiwan issues alert over China satellite as poll ramps up security fears
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert on Tuesday as China launched a satellite, days before the self-ruled island holds a crucial presidential election that has heightened security worries.
Most markets track Wall St rally, Tokyo hits three-decade high
Asian markets enjoyed a much-needed bounce Tuesday after a dour start to the year, with Tokyo notching a three-decade high as traders tracked a rally on Wall Street.
Fils ends 'great champion' Gasquet's 956 weeks in top 100
Rising star Arthur Fils beat fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday to end the veteran's run of more than 18 years in the world's top 100.
Asian markets track Wall St rally, Tokyo hits three-decade high
Asian markets enjoyed a much-needed bounce Tuesday after a dour start to the year, with Tokyo notching a three-decade high as traders tracked a rally on Wall Street.
Ostapenko, Garcia progress in Adeleide but Vondrousova out injured
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova pulled out of the Adelaide International with a hip injury Tuesday just days before the Australian Open, as Jelena Ostapenko set up a clash against Caroline Garcia.
France drops renewables targets in new energy bill
Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables.
United, Alaska Airlines report loose hardware on 737 MAX planes
United and Alaska Airlines both reported on Monday that loose hardware had been discovered on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes during preliminary inspections after a dramatic mid-flight incident last week.
French footballer goes viral after scoring Cambodian dream
Dribbling a football, Antoine Lemarie might be thousands of miles from home, but the journeyman is now on top of the world having landed his first professional football contract and scored online fame –- in Cambodia.
Taiwan poll frontrunner hits out at Beijing 'interference'
Taiwan's presidential election frontrunner on Tuesday accused Beijing of using "all means" to influence this weekend's crucial poll, which will set the course of cross-strait ties for the next four years.
Taiwan island scarred by China war prepares for key vote
Spikes jut from the beaches of Taiwan's Kinmen island, military checkpoints serve as traffic roundabouts and bunkers double up as tourist cafes -- reminders everywhere of the conflict decades earlier with Chinese communist forces.
Top US diplomat to meet Israeli PM as fears of escalation rise
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was set to meet Israeli leaders Tuesday as part of efforts to contain the war in Gaza, a day after strikes in Syria and Lebanon killed high-profile members of Hamas and its ally Hezbollah.
Africa the next frontier for trophy hunter Salah
Serial goal scorer Mohamed Salah has conquered the world, Europe and England with Liverpool. Now he dreams of leading Egypt to African glory.
Private US lunar lander faces failure after 'critical' fuel loss
A historic private mission to land on the Moon faced near-certain failure Monday after the spacecraft suffered a "critical loss" of fuel, dealing a major blow to America's hopes of placing its first robot on the lunar surface in five decades.
Disney debuts deaf Native superhero as 'woke' debate swirls
Can a deaf, Native American superhero with a prosthetic leg reinvigorate Disney's Marvel franchise, just weeks after its CEO appeared to criticize his filmmakers for prioritizing messaging over storytelling?
United, Alaska Airlines report loose components on 737 MAX planes
United and Alaska Airlines both reported on Monday that loose hardware had been discovered on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes during preliminary inspections after a dramatic mid-flight incident last week.
Budget-crunched Cuba to hike fuel prices over 500 percent
Cuba's cash-strapped government announced Monday that fuel prices will soar by more than 500 percent beginning February 1, part of a series of economic measures aimed at reducing the deficit.
China's top diplomat says ties with US 'stabilised' last year
China's foreign minister said Tuesday that relations with the United States "stabilised" last year, as the two powers seek to put ties on a surer footing in 2024.
Qatar under pressure in Asian Cup defence after abrupt Queiroz axing
Qatar go into the Asian Cup starting on Friday as hosts and holders but the shock axing of Carlos Queiroz as coach last month has thrown their title defence into serious question.
Asian markets enjoy healthy bounce after Wall St rally
Asian markets enjoyed a much-needed bounce Tuesday after a dour start to the year, with traders tracking a rally on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying and a surge into sold-off tech giants.