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Macron roils French sense of equality with pension reform
For opponents of France's pension reform, the proposed changes are about more than raising the retirement age: they're about an economic model seen as stacked in favour of the rich and a president viewed as too close to the wealthy.
Leicester sign ex-England full-back Brown on short-term deal
Leicester have signed ex-England full-back Mike Brown on a short-term contract, the Premiership champions announced Tuesday.
In Norway's icy seas, freediver dances with killer whales
Gliding stealthily through Norway's frigid Arctic waters, world champion freediver Arthur Guerin-Boeri defies the glacial temperatures and darkness to rub shoulders with one of the most fearsome sea predators -- killer whales.
McDonald's profits rise as consumers seek value
McDonald's reported Tuesday a jump in fourth-quarter profits following higher sales in most markets, scoring with consumers worried about inflation.
'Men only' rule finally lifted by Shetland Viking festival
Women and girls have finally been allowed to take part in a torchlit procession on Tuesday at a festival in Shetland celebrating the Scottish islands' Viking past.
US says Russia not complying with last remaining nuclear treaty
The United States said Tuesday that Russia was not complying with New START, the last remaining arms control treaty between the world's two main nuclear powers, as tensions soar over the Ukraine war.
Kyiv eyes 140 Western tanks, Russia claims east Ukraine gains
Ukraine said Tuesday it was expecting up to 140 modern tanks from its Western allies, as Russian forces claimed new ground close to the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut.
In latest incident at Dallas Zoo, two monkeys feared stolen
Two emperor tamarin monkeys have gone missing from Dallas Zoo in Texas, with police fearing theft in the latest of a string of bizarre animal incidents at the attraction.
US Justice Dept investigating Tesla self-driving features
The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance features, the company said Tuesday in a financial document.
Stocks mixed before fresh rate hikes
Global stock markets diverged on Tuesday as investors digested economic growth data and corporate results ahead of another round of central bank interest rate hikes.
US hits Myanmar with new sanctions on coup 2nd anniversary
The United States slapped fresh sanctions on Myanmar Tuesday, a day before the Southeast Asian country marks the second anniversary of a military coup that launched a violent campaign against democracy activists.
Pakistan mosque blast that killed 100 was 'revenge against police'
A suicide blast at a mosque inside a Pakistan police headquarters was a targeted revenge attack, a police chief said Tuesday, as rescue efforts ended with the death toll standing at 100.
Wales will thrive on 'underdog' tag against Ireland, says Gatland
Warren Gatland says Wales will relish being the underdogs in their Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Saturday -- the first match of his second stint in charge.
EPA blocks Alaska mining project in salmon-rich Bristol Bay
US environmental authorities on Tuesday blocked a huge gold and copper mine project in Alaska's pristine salmon-rich Bristol Bay.
France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine
France will ship 12 more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers and fresh air defence equipment to Ukraine to bolster the fight against Russian invaders, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday.
Major UAE solar plant to go online before COP summit: energy firm
One of the world's biggest solar plants will become fully operational this year in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, months before it hosts UN climate talks, a partner company said Tuesday.
Pfizer eyes big drop in Covid-related revenues in 2023
After two straight years of surging sales due to Covid-19 products, Pfizer projected a steep decline in 2023 revenues as demand for vaccines and therapeutics ebbs.
49 boys drown in Pakistan boating accident
Forty-nine children died when their overloaded boat capsized in northwest Pakistan, police said Tuesday after divers spent three days dragging bodies from freezing waters.
France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine: defence minister
France will send 12 more Caesar truck-mounted howitzers to Ukraine for its fight against Russian invaders, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday.
US Fed starts policy meeting with smaller rate hike likely
US central bankers opened a two-day policy meeting Tuesday on rising expectations that they will slow the pace of interest rate hikes again, as inflation begins to fade.
Blinken voices sorrow for 'innocent' Palestinians killed
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his sorrow Tuesday for "innocent" Palestinians killed in a spike of violence in the occupied West Bank, after meeting Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.
Thousands greet Pope in conflict-torn DR Congo
Massive crowds thronged for a glimpse of Pope Francis as he made his way through the streets of Kinshasa Tuesday, after arriving in DR Congo with a message of peace for a country ravaged by decades of conflict.
After turbulent year, UBS upbeat with eye on Asia
Swiss banking giant UBS voiced optimism for 2023 on Tuesday, hoping that higher interest rates and a swelling business in Asia would boost its results following a turbulent 2022.
In new jolt to Dallas Zoo, two tamarin monkeys go missing
Two emperor tamarin monkeys have gone missing at the Dallas Zoo, the latest in a string of bizarre animal incidents to rock the facility in the US state of Texas.
Stocks mixed as traders weigh GDP data
Global stock markets diverged on Tuesday as investors digested economic growth data and corporate results ahead of another round of central bank interest rate hikes.
Canada province tests decriminalizing hard drugs
A Canadian province on Tuesday decriminalized the possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other hard drugs in a radical policy shift to address an opioid overdose crisis that has killed thousands.
'Only we can lose it now': Serie A title fever in Naples
Serie A title fever is sweeping Naples as the football-mad city hopes that rampant Napoli will end more than three decades of waiting to be crowned kings of Italy.
Mbappe, Messi and Neymar in same team not hindering PSG, says Galtier
Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has denied that playing Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar all together in the same side has a negative impact on the team's balance, as the Brazilian was ruled out of Wednesday's match at Montpellier.
UK police unveil reforms decades after Hillsborough disaster
UK police chiefs on Tuesday apologised to the victims of the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster as they unveiled plans for "essential reform", including measures to prevent evidence being lost or destroyed.
GM profits rise after record quarter in North America
General Motors rode a strong performance in North America to higher fourth-quarter profits and said Tuesday that an easing in logistics problems has helped brighten its outlook for 2023.
Russian Olympic chief says athletes must compete without restrictions
The head of Russia's Olympic Committee said Tuesday that athletes representing Russia must not be subjected to different conditions from those of other countries, amid a growing row over their participation in the 2024 Paris Games.
Nigeria striker Moffi joins Nice from French rivals Lorient
Nigerian international striker Terem Moffi has joined Nice from their French Ligue 1 rivals Lorient, the club announced on the last day of the January transfer window on Tuesday.