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Golf's governing bodies propose rule change to reduce ball distance
Golf's governing bodies have proposed a new rule to give tournament organisers the option to require the use of a distance-reducing ball over fears that elite players are taming courses too easily.
Stocks rebound as cooling inflation offsets bank fears
US and European stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as easing inflation data in the United States offset fears over the health of the banking system.
Meta axes 10,000 jobs in new round of cuts
Facebook owner Meta announced a fresh wave of job cuts on Tuesday, part of what CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company's "year of efficiency" as the US tech sector continues to downsize.
EU unveils electricity reforms to reduce price spike threat
The EU laid out plans Tuesday to make electricity bills "less dependent" on fossil fuel costs, to limit the risks of price hikes like those seen after Russia invaded Ukraine.
US consumer inflation still elevated as Fed comes under stress
US consumer inflation remained elevated in February, according to government data released Tuesday, adding pressure to the Federal Reserve as it balances its fight to lower prices with financial stability concerns.
Crypto market resilient after collapse of SVB bank
As the Federal Reserve seeks to calm financial markets following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of resilience despite links to the crisis.
EU parliament looks to tighten lobbying rules for ex-MEPs
The European Parliament is pushing to stop former members from lobbying legislators for six months after leaving office, in response to a bribery scandal that has rocked the EU.
Pakistan police use water cannon in attempt to arrest Imran Khan
Pakistan riot police on Tuesday used water cannon and tear gas to push back supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan who have gathered outside his house to prevent officers from arresting him.
'No need to worry': Odds drop newly-found asteroid will hit Earth
The chances have plummeted that a newly-discovered asteroid with the potential to wipe out a city will hit Earth on Valentine's Day 2046, the European Space Agency said on Tuesday.
Novo Nordisk to cut US insulin prices by up to 75%
Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday that it will lower the US price of insulin by up to 75 percent, the latest move by a drugmaker to mitigate diabetes treatment costs.
US consumer inflation still elevated but Fed under stress
US consumer inflation edged down in February but remains elevated, according to government data released Tuesday, adding pressure to the Federal Reserve as it balances its inflation fight with financial stability concerns.
Google lets testers access ChatGPT-style generative AI
Google on Tuesday began letting some developers and businesses access the kind of artificial intelligence that has captured attention since the launch of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT last year.
Ancelotti's Madrid will try to beat Liverpool, not make 'calculations'
Real Madrid will go on the attack against Liverpool this week instead of trying to protect their Champions League last 16 first leg advantage, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.
Armenia raises peacekeeper 'problems' with Putin, fears escalation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Tuesday he had complained to President Vladimir Putin about "problems" with Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh, warning of an escalation in the restive Caucasus region.
Diplomatic push sparks little hope for ending DR Congo insurgency
Another failed ceasefire, a UN call for talks nobody seems to want, and a new influx of foreign soldiers: despite a flurry of diplomatic efforts there appears little chance a fresh insurgency in eastern DR Congo will stop any time soon.
Mahsa Amini not forgotten in Iran six months after death
Six months ago this week, Mahsa Amini was arrested for allegedly flouting Iran's strict dress code for women. Within days she was dead, sparking the country's biggest protests in years.
Philippines, US to hold largest ever joint war games: officials
The Philippines and the United States will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, Philippine and US officials said Tuesday, as the longtime allies seek to counter China's growing regional influence.
Ukraine grain deal talks ongoing after Russian proposal: UN
Consultations to prolong a vital Ukrainian grain exports deal are continuing, the UN said Tuesday, after a Russian proposal for just a 60-day extension cast doubt over its fate.
Bling and beamers: Pakistan politicians' gift trove revealed
Pakistan politicians and government officials received a treasure trove of gifts from foreign dignitaries over the past two decades including more than 150 Rolex watches, bullet-proof BMW cars and a 21-karat gold crown, newly released records show.
Malawi cyclone survivors battle despair as hopes for survivors dwindle
Survivors of Cyclone Freddy clung to dwindling hopes of finding missing relatives on Tuesday after the storm slammed into Malawi for its second strike on Africa in a record-setting rampage.
Freiburg coach Streich extends deal
Christian Streich has extended his deal as Freiburg coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday.
US banking crisis dogs markets
Stock markets sank further in Asia and faltered in Europe on Tuesday, with banks sliding again on contagion fear after the collapse of two regional US lenders.
Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as China tensions rise
Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone on Tuesday, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a US model used in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as China steps up military pressure on the island.
South Africa, West Indies start new one-day era
South Africa have a new coach and the West Indies a new captain as they start a three-match one-day international series at Buffalo Park in East London on Thursday.
Art auctions hit record in 2022 despite economic gloom
More than a million artworks were put up for auction for the first time in 2022 despite a gloomy global economy, according to a report released on Tuesday.
China warns AUKUS allies on 'path of error and danger' with subs pact
China warned on Tuesday that Australia, Britain and the United States were treading a "path of error and danger" after they unveiled a nuclear-powered submarines deal.
Embattled Credit Suisse admits 'material weaknesses'
Credit Suisse acknowledged Tuesday "material weaknesses" in its internal controls as the scandal-hit Swiss bank released its annual report, which was delayed following queries from US regulators regarding its books.
Pakistan Taliban kill policemen guarding census team
Two Pakistani policemen were killed while guarding teams collecting census data in separate attacks claimed by the local Taliban, police said Tuesday.
Philippine police officer jailed for killing teens in rare drug war conviction
A Philippine police officer has been found guilty of killing two teenagers during former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, court documents obtained by AFP Tuesday showed, a rare conviction of one of the crackdown's enforcers.
Record early start again for Tokyo's cherry blossoms
Japan announced the official start of Tokyo's cherry blossom season on Tuesday, 10 days earlier than usual and tied with a record early start seen only twice before.
Afghan musicians in Portugal tell of 'cultural genocide'
"We are here to save our music," proclaims Ramiz, a young Afghan musician who has been welcomed in Portugal, along with other students from the national music school he left as he fled the Taliban's cultural crackdown.
Rock legend Lou Reed's tai chi book to be published
Rock pioneer and poet Lou Reed began writing a book in 2009 on an art at the heart of his lifestyle: tai chi.