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Tech firms gain on Anthropic IPO optimism; HSBC slumps in London
Tech firms rose Tuesday for a second day as AI titan Anthropic's IPO filing revived optimism over the sector.
French media protest manhandling of journalists at far-right party rally
French media groups on Tuesday called on the far-right National Rally (RN) party headed by Marine Le Pen to allow them to "work freely" after journalists were allegedly subjected to rough treatment at a congress last weekend.
Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan
Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best 5-34 as Sri Lanka cruised to a thumping eight wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore on Tuesday which ends England's hopes of reaching the tri-series final.
EU seeks deportation powers for beefed up border agency
The European Union wants to give its border agency greater powers, including handling deportations, under plans to strengthen the bloc's response to irregular migration presented on Tuesday.
Dangote, Nigeria's oil tycoon rewriting Africa's story
After going from hawking sweets to his primary schoolmates to becoming Africa's richest man, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote now stands on the cusp of what could be the continent's biggest-ever IPO.
Two charged with UK security offences over airbase plot: police
UK anti-terrorism police said Tuesday two men have been charged with national security offences after an incident last month at a British airbase used by the United States, linking the scare to Iran.
Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after the Real Madrid star was dropped by major Chinese brands for apparently joking about Mao Zedong in a video that has gone viral.
Turnout high as Israeli voters deliver verdict on Netanyahu
Israelis flocked to the polls Tuesday in turnout unseen in decades, with a deeply divided electorate delivering a verdict on veteran right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the first election since the October 7, 2023 attack.
Carrick to remain Man Utd boss for Chelsea clash: reports
Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports on Tuesday.
Maresca defends Donnarumma, Guehi after Man City defeat
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Tuesday defended goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and centre-back Marc Guehi after costly mistakes in their first Premier League defeat of the season at Aston Villa.
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UN
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centuries to come, the United Nations said Tuesday.
Nordic leaders call Putin as local truce begins in Ukraine
The leaders of Norway and Finland held a "frank and substantive" phone conversation with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the first call between pro-Ukrainian European leaders and the Russian president in more than a year.
Rybakina looking to clinch year-end number one in Tokyo
Elena Rybakina said Tuesday that she had "definitely got more attention" since becoming world number one as she looks to clinch the year-end top ranking this week in Japan.
Osaka unveils crane outfit in Tokyo before win over Paolini
Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Tech firms track Wall St rally on mixed day for stock markets
Tech firms rallied Tuesday following a healthy run-up on Wall Street as traders welcomed AI titan Anthropic's IPO filing that revived optimism over the sector.
Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, opening the door to an international return after his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus, a federation source told AFP on Tuesday.
Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in
Harry Kane said Tuesday that his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation.
Norway media take legal action to block Meta from using content
Norway's main media organisations said Tuesday they had taken legal action to block Meta from enforcing new user terms which they claim threaten their rights to their journalistic content.
HSBC profit jumps on higher rates, lower costs
HSBC profits jumped in the third quarter thanks to higher interest rates and lower costs, the bank giant said Tuesday, but its share price slid as the results undershot investor expectations.
Bayern praise 'humble' Kane after Ballon d'Or win
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks on Tuesday praised Harry Kane after his Ballon d'Or win, saying the striker will already be focused on scoring his "next goal".
Rams rediscover offensive balance in 35-21 victory over Raiders
After starting the regular season with six weeks of chaos and disappointment, the Los Angeles Rams appeared to turn a corner in Las Vegas.
Colts retain Daniel Jones as starter despite continued offensive struggles
Shane Steichen still believes in quarterback Daniel Jones.
Mercedes-Benz cuts 2026 profit outlook on tough China market
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday became the third big German carmaker to cut its outlook for the year on tough conditions in China, underlining the scale of the crisis facing the industry.
Madushanka wrecks Pakistan as Sri Lanka press for final slot
Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best five wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for a paltry 110 in Lahore on Tuesday, raising Sri Lanka's chances of qualifying for the tri-series final.
Reparations calls follow Charles on tough Caribbean trip
King Charles III begins a delicate tour of the Caribbean Tuesday, overshadowed by calls to apologise for the slave trade and pay reparations for what he has called the "darkest days" of British history.
Destructive Abhishek 113 leads India to series win over New Zealand
An aggressive partnership by Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi propelled India to a six-wicket win and a series victory over New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir ministers resign before planned council expansion
Ahead of the expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir council of ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday all the current ministers in the Union Territory resigned.
Norway, Finland leaders hold 'frank and substantive' talk with Putin
Finland's president and Norway's prime minister held a "frank and substantive" discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the Nordic leaders said.
Germany, EU, stable investment stops despite upheaval: Merz
Europe remained a stable destination for investment despite political turbulence at home and elsewhere, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday, kicking off a three-nation Asian tour aimed at deepening ties beyond China.
Wall Street faces earnings and Fed tests after turbulent technology-led week
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones will look to rebound on Monday as US stock market investors face a pivotal week, with corporate earnings reports led by major AI players and a Federal Reserve meeting posing critical tests for a suddenly shaky market rally. Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Friday even as technology shares steadied somewhat to end a turbulent week for the market-driving AI trade, and investors look
China brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments'
Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong.
Ukraine, Russia say US-brokered truce holding in ravaged city
A local truce between Ukraine and Russia aimed at allowing humanitarian aid into the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky appears to be tentatively holding, hours after Russia fired missiles on a university campus in Kyiv.