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Israel braces for Iranian attack after US warning
Israel said Tuesday it was ready to counter any attack from Iran as a US official warned of an imminent missile strike, after Israeli raids against Tehran-backed militants in Lebanon sent tensions soaring.
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Stock markets slump, oil jumps on Middle East concerns
Global markets sank and oil soared Tuesday on fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Slot calls for Liverpool to show they missed Champions League stage
Arne Slot said he wants Liverpool's players and fans to show how much they missed the Champions League when the competition returns to Anfield on Wednesday.
Jimmy Carter: president, global mediator, Nobel laureate
Jimmy Carter holds a unique place in US politics: he is the oldest former president and a Nobel peace laureate, who left office under a cloud of unpopularity and has seen his star rise ever since.
China drives record growth in renewable energy jobs: report
A record 2.5 million jobs were created in the renewable energy sector in 2023, most of them in China, the International Renewable Energy Agency and International Labour Organization said on Tuesday.
Iran preparing imminent missile attack on Israel: US
Iran is preparing an imminent ballistic missile attack against Israel, the United States said Tuesday, warning that any such assault would have "severe" consequences for Tehran.
French PM vows more taxes and spending cuts ahead of budget fight
France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and spending cuts Tuesday to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a policy address that met with a raucous reception from lawmakers who could topple his government at any time.
Haaland captains Norway with Odegaard still 'a long way' from playing
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will take over the captain's armband for this month's Nations League fixtures, the Norwegian FA said Tuesday, with regular skipper Martin Odegaard still "far from ready" to return to action.
Pohang thump Shanghai Port as Gwangju go top in AFC Champions League
A brilliant second-half display by Pohang Steelers saw them thump 10-man Shanghai Port 3-0 on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League Elite on a great night for South Korean clubs.
Germany inaugurates IBM's first European quantum data centre
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday inaugurated US firm IBM's first quantum data centre in Europe, saying Germany aims to be at the forefront of the revolutionary technology.
At least 23 killed in Thai school bus inferno
A devastating fire on a Thai school bus killed at least 23 people, police said Tuesday after rescuers pulled children's bodies from the charred wreckage of the vehicle.
Israel says ground forces raid south Lebanon, escalating conflict
The Israeli military said Tuesday its ground troops had carried out raids against Hezbollah in south Lebanon and mobilised more forces, despite calls for de-escalation after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds.
Italians recover from nosedive to keep Louis Vuitton Cup final tied
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli bounced back superbly after a nosedive to keep the Louis Vuitton Cup final clash with Ineos Britannia tied at 4-4 on Tuesday.
European airlines extend suspension of Middle East flights
Top European airlines Lufthansa, KLM and Swiss announced Tuesday they were extending their suspension of flights to the Middle East, as tensions spiral throughout the region.
Second-ranked Zverev battles illness ahead of Shanghai Masters
Alexander Zverev revealed Tuesday he was still battling lung inflammation that saw him hospitalised after last month's Laver Cup and caused him to miss the China Open in Beijing.
Stock markets diverge as eurozone inflation drops further
Slowing eurozone inflation boosted European stock markets on Tuesday but US equities ran out of steam after concluding a bumper third quarter.
France's richest man takes control of Paris Match magazine
Paris Match, a glossy French weekly known for its celebrity exclusives on Tuesday became part of the media empire of France's richest man Bernard Arnault, after a stint under right-wing tycoon Vincent Bollore's ownership.
Former US president Jimmy Carter turns 100
Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday on Tuesday -- the first ever US president to reach the century mark and another extraordinary milestone for the one-time peanut farmer who found his way to the White House.
Fils saves match point to beat Humbert in all-French Japan Open final
France's Arthur Fils came back from a match point down to win the Japan Open with a 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over countryman Ugo Humbert on Tuesday.
Defence 'geek' Ishiba becomes Japan PM in 'severe' security environment
Japan got a new prime minister on Tuesday, with Shigeru Ishiba setting out to jumpstart a lacklustre economy, defuse a demographic crisis and build an Asian NATO to face down China.
Sinner staves off Chinese wildcard to set up Alcaraz final
Jannik Sinner ignored the bubbling controversy over his steroid case and a roaring home crowd to set up a China Open final against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday.
Anger meets tear gas as Nigeria hardship protests fizzle out
Rallies over economic hardship struggled to build momentum in Nigeria on Tuesday as the country battles its worst economic crisis in a generation.
Bayern's Kane returns to training before Aston Villa clash
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returned to training on Tuesday ahead of his side's Champions League trip to Aston Villa after sustaining an ankle injury at the weekend.
Pohang thump Shanghai Port as Gwangju on top in AFC Champions League
A brilliant second-half display by Pohang Steelers saw them thump 10-man Shanghai Port 3-0 on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League Elite on a great night for South Korean clubs.
Award-winning Cambodian journalist arrested for 'incitement to cause chaos'
An award-winning Cambodian journalist known for reporting on human trafficking in the cyber scam industry has been arrested, police said Tuesday.
US dockworkers launch mass strike month before election
Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in action that could drag on the world's largest economy just ahead of the November presidential election.
Tunisia presidential candidate gets heavier jail term ahead of vote
Tunisian politician Ayachi Zammel, a candidate in the North African country's October 6 presidential election, has been sentenced to 12 years in jail, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
Evacuations from Lebanon: what we know
Israel launched a ground offensive in Lebanon on Tuesday, escalating a conflict against Hezbollah after a week of air strikes that have killed hundreds.
Israel says launches Lebanon ground offensive, escalating conflict
The Israeli army said it launched a ground offensive in Lebanon and that its forces engaged in clashes Tuesday, further escalating the conflict after a week of intense air strikes that killed hundreds.
New NATO chief Rutte dismisses Trump fears, vows Ukraine support
NATO's new chief Mark Rutte on Tuesday downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US elections and pledged to keep backing Ukraine, as he assumed leadership of the world's most powerful military alliance.
Feathers fly at Chanel's Paris fashion return
Chanel returned to the Grand Palais -- scene of the late Karl Lagerfeld's most legendary triumphs -- for the first time in four years Tuesday with a birdcage-themed Paris Fashion Week show that recalled the label's past glories.
Anger in Nepal over relief delays as flood toll hits 225
Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal at the weekend criticised the government on Tuesday for inadequate relief efforts during a disaster that killed at least 225 people.
More than 20 feared dead in Thai school bus inferno
Rescuers worked to recover children's bodies from the charred wreckage of a Thai school bus Tuesday after an accident turned the vehicle into an inferno, with more than 20 feared dead.
Rwandan ex-doctor on trial in France accused of genocide
A former doctor went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, the latest suspect to face justice in France three decades after the massacre of the African country's Tutsi population by the Hutu majority.
European stocks diverge as eurozone inflation drops further
European stock markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors digested news of a further drop to eurozone inflation that firmed expectations of another interest-rate cut from the European Central Bank.
Alcaraz sweeps into Beijing final as home hero extends fairytale
Carlos Alcaraz sent Daniil Medvedev packing to reach his first China Open final on Tuesday as 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her fairytale renaissance.
Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day
A Russian strike on a southern Ukraine market killed six people on Tuesday as the nation held a moment of silence to mark a major public holiday honouring troops, authorities said.
Mariners stunned at home by Buriram in AFC Champions League Elite
Australia's Central Coast Mariners slumped to a dismal home defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday, stunned 2-1 at home by Thailand's Buriram United and finishing the match with 10 men.
UAE oil giant ADNOC swoops on German chemicals firm Covestro
German chemicals group Covestro said Tuesday it had accepted a takeover bid from UAE state energy company ADNOC, as one of the key sectors in Europe's largest economy is gripped by crisis.
Alcaraz downs Medvedev in straight sets to reach Beijing final
Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz emulated Rafael Nadal in reaching a China Open final as he sent Daniil Medvedev packing 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday.
Anger in Nepal over relief delays as flood toll hits 218
Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal at the weekend criticised the government on Tuesday for inadequate relief efforts during a disaster that killed at least 218 people.