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Thieves steal Renoir paintings from France museum

Nepal flood death toll rises as rescuers scour tunnels

Nicaragua accuses Germany of multiple violations of law in Gaza genocide case

France's Mistral sees value soar with 3 bn euro cash infusion

Dutch peanut butter artwork proves a sticky attraction

Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse caused deadly floods: researcher

Forex Expo Dubai to Take Place as Scheduled on 22–23 September 2026

Ethiopia boosts drone production to fight rebels

Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks

Yemen rebels hit Saudi Arabia with wave of strikes, wounding 73

Flights resume gradually in Indonesia after volcanic eruption

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

Australia limits migration

Venezuela’s Oil Return

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

China’s cartel lifeline

Sweden’s welfare reckoning

Nepalis mark a year since deadly protests that toppled government

Dozens of young people congregated at Nepal's burnt-out parliament building on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled the former government.

French AI firm Mistral valued at 21 bn euros after latest funding

Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the French AI firm at over 21 billion euros.

Rubio launches Latin America tour to cement US influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia on Tuesday, the first stop on a Latin American tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders and cement influence over the continent.

Sweden heads to the polls in close election race

Sweden votes Sunday in a tight general election that could see the left-wing opposition oust the government after a campaign dominated by concerns over healthcare and the welfare state amid fears over Europe's security.

France tries 14 over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster

Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seven-year-old child in 2021, in the deadliest small-boat crossing accident recorded in the Channel.

Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors

The Big Bash League is to be partially privatised, beginning with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.

Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'

Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.

Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv after three-day halt

A wave of strong explosions rang out in Kyiv, AFP journalists said early Tuesday, as Russia resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital after a three-day halt.

Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach US Open quarter-finals, Zverev and Rybakina advance

Zheng Qinwen pulled off another US Open stunner Monday, beating Iga Swiatek to book a quarter final with Elena Rybakina as men's top seed Alexander Zverev advanced safely to the last eight.