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Stock markets mostly drop as China data falls short
Asian and European stock markets mostly dropped Tuesday, as poorly-received data out of China reinforced the likelihood of more measures to stimulate the world's second biggest economy according to traders.
Henderson 'sorry' for hurting LGBTQ community over Saudi move
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has apologised for upsetting the LGBTQ community with his move to Saudi Arabia but said playing in the Gulf state is a "positive thing".
UK's second biggest city declares financial distress
The UK's second biggest city on Tuesday admitted that it cannot balance its books, blaming Conservative governments for years of under-funding.
916 killed or injured by cluster munitions in Ukraine last year: monitor
Over 900 people were killed or injured by cluster munitions in Ukraine last year amid broad Russian use of the widely-banned weapons, propelling global casualty figures to record levels, a report showed Tuesday.
Bangladesh's in-form Najmul out of Asia Cup with injury
Top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto was ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup on Tuesday with a hamstring injury and faces a race to be fit for the World Cup.
What we know about N. Korea-Russia ties
The United States said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will travel to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin later this month, to discuss providing arms to Moscow for its war in Ukraine.
Hong Kong's top court rules to recognise same-sex civil unions
Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday in favour of recognising same-sex partnerships including civil unions but stopped short of granting full marriage rights in a partial win for the city's LGBTQ community.
French beauty giant L'Occitane dives as go-private talks called off
Shares in French beauty brand L'Occitane plunged by a record of almost 30 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday after its chairman called off talks on taking the firm private.
'Corsage' star admits child porn charges in Austria court
A star of the award-winning film "Corsage" about the free-spirited Austrian empress Sisi pleaded guilty Tuesday to child pornography charges in a Vienna court.
AFP Fact Check: Fukushima wastewater release spawns misinformation
Japan's release of wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has unleashed a wave of misinformation, with AFP debunking false claims of a radioactive Pacific Ocean that have been viewed millions of times.
Billions pledged for green development at Africa climate talks
The UAE pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa on Tuesday at a landmark climate summit aimed to showcase the continent's potential as a green powerhouse.
ASEAN leaders meet at summit dominated by Myanmar crisis
Southeast Asian leaders met in Indonesia on Tuesday to seek a united voice on the years-long Myanmar crisis as the Philippines said it was ready to replace the country's junta rulers as chair of the bloc in 2026.
French schools refuse dozens of girls wearing Muslim dress
French schools sent dozens of girls home for refusing to remove their abayas -- an over-garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women -- on the first day of the school year, a government minister said Tuesday.
French schools refuse dozens girls wearing Muslim dress
French schools sent dozens of girls home for refusing to remove their abayas -- an over-garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women -- on the first day of the school year, a government minister said Tuesday.
Stocks mixed as China data falls short, traders await more stimulus
Equities were mixed Tuesday, as traders await more measures by China to stimulate its economy and support the creaking property market, while fresh services data reinforced the need for action.
Hong Kong's top court rules in favour of same-sex civil unions
Hong Kong's top court ruled Tuesday in favour of same-sex partnerships including civil unions but stopped short of granting full marriage rights in a partial win for the city's LGBTQ community.
US Open fan ejected after Nazi anthem furore
A fan was ejected from the US Open on Monday after Germany's Alexander Zverev protested about the words of a Nazi-era anthem being shouted from the stands.
Zverev outduels Sinner at US Open, faces Alcaraz in quarters
Alexander Zverev defeated Jannik Sinner in a late-night five-set US Open marathon to line up a quarter-final with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Microsoft gambles big on Hollywood-esque 'Starfield' video game
"Starfield", one of the most-anticipated video games in years, launches worldwide on Wednesday with the hype -- and production standards -- of a Hollywood blockbuster.
S. Korea, Southeast Asia must 'join forces' to counter N. Korea: Yoon
South Korea and Southeast Asian nations must "join forces" to respond to North Korea's nuclear threats, president Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday, as Washington warned Pyongyang's leader was set to make a rare trip to Russia for arms talks.
Black Sea ships carrying grain hit insurance obstacle
The risk of bombing has made it virtually impossible to insure ships leaving Ukraine via the Black Sea, leaving the sector to find an alternative route, especially for grain.
Japanese man admits starting deadly anime studio fire: reports
A Japanese man allegedly angry that his ideas had been stolen admitted Tuesday to starting a fire that killed 36 people in an animation studio in 2019, local media said.
Berlin techno clubs under threat from motorway expansion
The Autobahn may have been beloved by the band Kraftwerk, but it has become the bugbear of the Berlin techno scene as a motorway expansion threatens to shut down several clubs in the German capital.
Russia upends global grain trade
Russia has cemented its position as the world's top grain exporter with the help of a bumper harvest and cut-rate prices while its war in Ukraine has upended the market.
Biden trip offers little hope to 'desperate' Vietnam activists
Tried in secret for "abusing democratic freedoms" and detained in a psychiatric hospital, journalist Le Anh Hung knows well the price of standing up to Vietnam's communist government.
China's Country Garden narrowly avoids default: Bloomberg
Struggling Chinese developer Country Garden has made multi-million-dollar interest payments on two outstanding loans, reports said Tuesday, narrowly avoiding what would have been its first default.
Spain's men's national team denounce Rubiales over World Cup kiss
Spain's men's national team on Monday denounced the "unacceptable behaviour" of the country's suspended football chief Luis Rubiales over his infamous World Cup kiss.
G20 per capita coal emissions growing: research
G20 per capita coal emissions continue to rise despite climate pledges and transition efforts by some members of the group of major economies, new research showed Tuesday.
How the All Blacks rose to the challenge of unleashing the haka
Before France take on New Zealand in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup the hosts will have to face the ferocious challenge laid down by the All Blacks in the haka.
N. Korea's Kim set for arms talks with Putin in Russia: US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to make a rare trip abroad to meet with President Vladimir Putin in Russia to discuss providing arms to Moscow for its war in Ukraine, the United States said Monday.
Medvedev books US Open clash with 'godfather' Rublev
Daniil Medvedev will play Russian compatriot and close friend Andrey Rublev in the US Open quarter-finals after defeating Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur in four sets on Monday.
Panama international footballer Hernandez shot dead: police
Panamanian international defender Gilberto Hernandez was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Caribbean city of Colon, police said Monday.