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Eurozone inflation falls under 2% for first time since 2021
Jaiswal leads India to remarkable victory in rain-hit Bangladesh Test
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Assange says 'pleaded guilty to journalism' to gain freedom
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said Tuesday he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", warning that freedom of expression was now at a "dark crossroads".
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China Open history-maker Zhang nearly quit after long losing run
Zhang Shuai admitted Tuesday she nearly quit after losing 24 matches in a row -- now the world number 595 is into the quarter-finals of her home China Open.
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Rutte dismisses Trump fears as he takes reins at NATO
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.
'Intense fighting' as Israel launches Lebanon ground offensive
The Israeli army said its troops were locked in fierce clashes in Lebanon after launching a ground offensive Tuesday, escalating the conflict after a week of air strikes that killed hundreds.
'I pleaded guilty to journalism,' Wikileaks' Assange
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday said he was released after years of incarceration only because he had pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", which he described as a pillar of a free society.
Defence 'geek' Ishiba becomes Japan PM
Shigeru Ishiba became Japanese prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.
Bangladesh crumble for 146, India need 95 to sweep series
Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets apiece as Bangladesh crumbled to 146 all out on the final day of the rain-hit second Test on Tuesday, leaving India needing 95 runs to sweep the series 2-0.
Multiple deaths in school bus fire in Thailand: PM
A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 students and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, officials said, with up to 25 feared dead.
Tokyo recovers some losses to lead markets higher
Tokyo led most markets higher Tuesday as a weaker yen boosted exporters and helped traders recover some of their hefty losses in the previous day's rout.
Coldplay ticket scalping fiasco sparks backlash in India
British rock band Coldplay's upcoming tour of India has triggered a police investigation and dismayed fans after scalpers bought up cheap tickets to resell online for more than $1,000 apiece.
Droughts drive Spanish boom in pistachio farming
Two decades ago, Miguel Angel Garcia harvested grapes and grains on his farm in central Spain, like his father and grandfather before him.
Frustrated French clubs turn away players in post-Olympics sports boom
Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.
With bulging in-tray, Ishiba becomes Japan PM
Shigeru Ishiba became Japanese prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.
Tokyo recovers some losses to lead Asian markets higher
Tokyo led most Asian markets higher Tuesday as a weaker yen boosted exporters and helped traders recover some of their hefty losses in the previous day's rout.
Defiant history-maker Zhang Shuai powers into Beijing last eight
The 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her renaissance as she rolled into the quarter-finals of her home China Open on Tuesday to make more history.
India police detain top activist after month-long climate march
An Indian environmental activist was detained by police outside New Delhi at the end of a month-long climate protest march on foot from the Himalayas, his colleague said Tuesday.
Matisse retrospective traces journey through artist's career
A new Henri Matisse retrospective in Switzerland offers visitors a rare chance to follow his artistic journey via works from throughout the career of one of modern art's godfathers.
Major League Eating: the sport of stuffing your face
Each man gobbled up 44 pork rolls in 10 minutes, but it was the last bite that earned one of them the $2,000 top prize in the very American pastime of competitive eating.
Sacred filth offers India's sex workers brief respect
Every year in India's megacity Kolkata, the world's oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom -- when soil outside brothels is considered sacred and collected for Hindu rituals.
Bloomers and flats: Paris Fashion Week's big trends
Raid your granny's wardrobe. Bloomers are back. The surprising resurrection of Victorian underwear as outerwear is one of the big trends of Paris Fashion Week, along with the proliferation of the girl-power business suit.
Rural schools empty in North Macedonia due to exodus
Teacher Zarko Blazevski spends nearly an hour crossing empty mountain passes to reach his remote school with only three students in North Macedonia.
Locals toil as experts toast Turkish wine renaissance
As the evening light falls on her vineyards in northwestern Turkey, Zeynep Arca Salliel pinches the grapes and tastes the skin. It is harvest time.
US dockworkers launch strike after labor contract expires
Dockworkers at major ports along the US East and Gulf Coasts began walking off the job early Tuesday after last-minute negotiations yielded no new labor contract, a stoppage expected to drag on the world's largest economy just ahead of the November presidential election.
Thousands evacuated as Super Typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan
Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands of people in the south of the island Tuesday ahead of the arrival of Super Typhoon Krathon as the president warned it was likely cause "catastrophic damage".
Indian Kashmir votes in final round of regional polls
Indian-administered Kashmir was voting Tuesday in the third and final round of polls to elect its first government since the insurgency-wracked territory was brought under New Delhi's direct control.
With 130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden defends US government response
The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least 130 on Monday, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.
Kenya airport whistleblower fears for his life
Nelson Amenya caused an uproar by exposing secret talks for an Indian firm to take over Kenya's main airport. He has no regrets, but fears his life is now in danger, he says.
Goff perfect as Lions claw Seahawks, Titans sink Dolphins
The Detroit Lions sent the Seattle Seahawks spinning to their first defeat of the NFL season on Monday with an emphatic 42-29 victory in the Motor City.
Champions League can put Asian women's football on map, say players
Women's football in Asia can close the gap on Europe and North America with this week's launch of the AFC Women's Champions League, say players from top Japanese side Urawa Reds Ladies.
Vinicius taking control as holders Madrid face Lille
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is hoping to end October with a first Ballon d'Or in his hands in Paris, but his month also begins in France with a Champions League visit to Lille on Wednesday.
Bologna living the dream with Champions League clash at Liverpool
Bologna face their biggest match in 60 years on Wednesday when they take on Liverpool at Anfield, the sort of glamour fixture fans were dreaming of when the Serie A team surprised everyone by reaching the Champions League.
Tokyo recovers some losses as most Asian markets rise
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, recovering some of the losses suffered in the previous day's rout, as the yen weakened against the dollar, while most other Asian markets started the day on a positive note following another record on Wall Street.
'Teflon Mark' Rutte to stick to his guns as NATO chief
A laid-back people person known for holding firm when things get tough, Dutchman Mark Rutte will need all those skills to lead NATO through one of its most challenging times.
Rutte takes reins at NATO as US vote looms
Former Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte takes over as NATO's secretary general on Tuesday as the Western military alliance reaches a critical juncture weeks from a momentous US election.
Australia look to cement dominance in women's T20 World Cup
Australia are hot favourites for their seventh title at the women's T20 World Cup starting Thursday in their first tournament appearance since the retirement of four-time tournament-winning captain Meg Lanning.
Aston Villa target repeat of 1982 Champions League heroics against Bayern
Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that fatigue will be no excuse as his side aim to emulate the most memorable night in the club's history against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Rwandan ex-doctor goes on trial in France accused of genocide
A former doctor goes on trial on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, three decades after the massacre of the African country's Tutsi population by the Hutu majority.
With bulging in-tray, Ishiba to become Japan PM
Shigeru Ishiba was set Tuesday to become Japanese prime minister, seeking to restore the ruling party's popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China's military build-up.
Sheinbaum to take office as Mexico's first woman president
Almost four months after her landslide election victory, Claudia Sheinbaum will be sworn in Tuesday as Mexican president, taking over as the Latin American nation's first woman leader at a time when it is wracked by criminal violence.
Scientists fear underfunded Argentina research on verge of collapse
Argentine biochemist Alejandro Nadra worries that President Javier Milei's budget cuts will undo his scientific quest to unravel the cause of genetic diseases that disable and kill millions.
Long-delayed cruise leaves Belfast after four months
A luxury round-the-world cruise ship beset with technical delays and docked in rainy Belfast since May finally departed from the Northern Irish capital late Monday, prompting celebration among its passengers.