Ethiopia's Tigray rebel authorities condemn army drone strikes
Rebel authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region on Tuesday accused the federal government of carrying out deadly drone strikes in the northern region, denouncing "a serious escalation" amid fears of a new war.
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The Infantino saga -- What they said
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's position remains precarious, despite receiving support from his close friend US President Donald Trump, after three confederations tore into him in a joint letter.
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Too hot to live? French buyers rethink housing choices after heatwaves
After multiple severe heatwaves in a single summer, French residents are increasingly factoring high temperatures into their home hunts, realtors say, bumping up features such as shutters, air conditioning and indirect sunlight on their priority lists.
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Economic losses from natural disasters fall to $100 bn in first half of 2026: Swiss Re
Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the period last year.
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Ukraine says Russia fired N. Korean missiles in deadly attack
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.
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Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132
Colombian volunteers and rescuers cleared rubble with their bare hands and buckets to search for survivors early Tuesday after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people and smashed dozens of buildings.
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Oil prices jump further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
Oil prices extended a strong rally Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one US interest rate hike this year.
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Singapore says AI-related demand lifting economy
Singapore sharply raised its forecast for economic growth in 2026 on Tuesday as robust AI-related global demand boosted activity.
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Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.
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Demeter Tactical Investments (ME) Limited bolsters governance with two board appointments
Dr Ryan Lemand and Emmanouil Tzannes bring regulatory, asset management and institutional strategy expertise to the ADGM-based firm
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