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Andrew Tate arrest casts light on Romania's sexcam boom
The arrest of controversial online influencer Andrew Tate for alleged rape and human trafficking in Romania has shone a spotlight on the country's burgeoning sexcam industry.
In a low country, ski making is a high art
In a land with no mountains and scarcely ever any snow, ski craftsmanship might not seem a priority.
Most Asian markets track Wall St rally ahead of US inflation data
Most Asian equities rose Tuesday, tracking big gains on Wall Street as investors gear up for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day, though analysts warned the optimism might be overdone.
February 24, 2022: the day Russia invaded Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Europe wakes up to a war on its eastern flank as Russia invades neighbouring Ukraine, sparking the worst conflict on the continent since World War II.
How will it end? No easy answers over Russia's war on Ukraine
The Kremlin wanted Russia's invasion of Ukraine to yield a lightning victory, but 12 months on the war is dragging into a stalemate with neither side achieving military breakthrough nor prepared to agree a settlement based on the status quo.
Australian athletics star Bol has doping suspension lifted
Olympic 800-metre runner Peter Bol hailed the end of a "nightmare" on Tuesday after a second analysis failed to confirm the Australian had taken performance-enhancing drugs.
Amazon's Zoox robotaxis take to California roads
The Amazon subsidiary Zoox on Monday said its self-driving vehicles with no manual controls took to California public roads over the weekend, calling it a major breakthrough for the robotaxi industry.
Cyclone-battered New Zealand declares national emergency
New Zealand declared a national state of emergency Tuesday as Cyclone Gabrielle swept away roads, inundated homes and left more than 100,000 people without power.
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed geopolitics
Beyond Ukraine's borders, Russia's invasion of its neighbour has upended parts of the world order, including the forming of new blocs not seen since the Cold War.
Hour by hour in a battered town on Ukraine's front line
The civilians of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine have been in the crossfire of fierce fighting since pro-Russian rebels seized control of nearby Donetsk in 2014.
GoPro Mitoma studied way to Premier League stardom
Kaoru Mitoma strapped a camera to his head to study dribbling for his graduation thesis. Now his former university coach is enjoying watching him teach Premier League defenders a lesson.
Bank of Japan's 'bazooka' chief Kuroda's record tenure
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda is stepping down after a 10-year tenure defined by his signature "bazooka" of easy money policies, designed to reboot the country's moribund economy.
The Ukraine war in 10 iconic pictures
The war in Ukraine has become synonymous with horrific suffering and destruction, but also with fierce courage and unprecedented solidarity.
Kazuo Ueda nominated next Bank of Japan governor
Economics professor Kazuo Ueda was nominated Tuesday as the Bank of Japan's next governor, tasked with navigating a way forward after a decade of extraordinary monetary easing.
Olena Kurylo, face of the Ukraine war, recalls Russia's invasion
One year after photographs of her bloody face and bandaged head became early symbols of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Olena Kurylo vividly remembers the devastating events of February 24, 2022.
Iran's President Raisi begins visit to China
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in China on Tuesday to begin a three-day visit aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and consolidating relations between the two countries.
Dortmund face Chelsea with faith in 'final puzzle piece' Haller
Borussia Dortmund host Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League tie on Wednesday hoping to have recaptured the elusive stability that has hampered their title chances in recent years.
US criticizes China's laser lights use against Philippines Coast Guard ship
The United States on Monday criticized China's reported use of military-grade laser light against a Philippine coast guard vessel in the disputed South China Sea last week, which left the ship's crew temporarily blinded.
Cruise outshines Oscars rivals as Academy readies for award show
Tom Cruise lived up to his billing as the "last true movie star" as nearly 200 of this year's Oscar nominees gathered to celebrate -- and size up their competition -- at the Academy's boozy annual luncheon Monday.
'Rebirth' in Rio as carnival street parties return
Covered in golden glitter, Brazilian domestic worker Vera Lucia da Silva is bursting to be back parading through Rio de Janeiro in a carnival street party, after a three-year hiatus for Covid-19.
Colombia's bull fighting custom under fire for animal abuse
Eliecer Molina climbs the stands to receive his monetary prize after excelling in a corraleja in Colombia's Caribbean north.
Japan GDP rebounds less than expected in fourth quarter
Japan's economy expanded just 0.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022, a smaller rebound than expected despite the long-awaited reopening of the country to tourists, government data showed Tuesday.
MLB permanently adopts automatic runner in extra innings
Major League Baseball's joint competition committee made permanent on Monday a rule change putting an automatic runner on base in extra innings for regular-season games.
Experts back more robust US estimates of social cost of carbon
Some 400 scientists and climate experts expressed support on Monday for a US government proposal to revise a key metric that estimates the damage from carbon dioxide emissions.
Data analytics firm Palantir posts quarterly profit
Secretive data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies on Monday announced its first profitable quarter since the US company was founded nearly 20 years ago.
Salah sees fresh start for Liverpool in derby win
Mohamed Salah said Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby on Monday is just the start of a revival for the Reds.
US Open golf qualifying back in England for first time since 2019
A final US Open golf qualifying event will be staged in England this year for the first time since 2019 after a three-year hiatus for the Covid-19 pandemic.
US 'object' shootdowns: the end of UFO sightings?
Is the US military's decision to shoot down four objects that suddenly showed up in US airspace the beginning of the end of UFO speculation?
Real Sociedad close in on Madrid with win at Espanyol
Real Sociedad cut the gap on second-place Real Madrid to three points with a 3-2 win at Espanyol in La Liga on Monday.
Gakpo breaks Liverpool duck in derby win
Cody Gakpo scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds snapped a four-game winless streak in the Premier League by beating Everton 2-0 in Monday's Merseyside derby.
Storm-battered N. Zealand declares national state of emergency
The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency Tuesday after a tropical storm lashed the North Island in what officials have described as an "unprecedented" natural disaster.
High-tech jets take on balloon, other objects in N.America skies
The stealthy, highly maneuverable F-22 fighter jet raced to 58,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean and launched a missile at... a huge balloon.