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Biden, Sunak call Russian bombing of Ukrainian civilians 'barbaric'
US President Joe Biden and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak called Russian President Vladimir Putin's targeting of Ukrainian civilians "barbaric" on Wednesday at a G20 summit in Bali.
French MPs mull banning bullfighting
French MPs are set to begin debating a ban on bullfighting on Wednesday, with a vote due later this month that has enraged lovers of the blood sport in the south of the country.
Chagall painting stolen by Nazis sells for $7.4 mn at US auction
A painting by Marc Chagall, which was among 15 works stolen by Nazis and eventually returned by France to the heirs of the affected families, sold for $7.4 million at auction in New York Tuesday.
Yamada wants Japan to 'check themselves' with France Test
Former Japan winger Akihito Yamada said he hopes his country can "check themselves to see where they are" as they play France in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday.
NBA Pelicans dump Grizzlies while Mavericks beat Clippers
C.J. McCollum scored a season-high 30 points while reserves Larry Nance Jr. and Jose Alvarado made key contributions to spark New Orleans over Memphis 113-102 in an NBA game Tuesday.
Trump pulls trigger on 2024 White House run
A combative Donald Trump launched into the 2024 White House race on Tuesday, setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle after a poor midterm election showing by his hand-picked candidates weakened his grip on the party.
German football bars boycott 'unacceptable' Qatar World Cup
When Germany kick off their Qatar World Cup campaign against Japan next week, the projector screens at Berlin's Fargo football bar will be in their unusual rolled-up position.
Christmas brings bad tidings for endangered Guatemalan fir
As Christmas approaches, Guatemalan authorities step up controls against poachers targeting an endangered fir tree that is a much sought-after festive decoration.
Hong Kong films defy warnings with strong Golden Horse presence
Crime thriller "Limbo" leads the pack at the Golden Horse Film Awards in a strong showing for Hong Kong despite veiled warnings from Chinese authorities against joining the prestigious Taiwan-based event.
Brazil's Lula to take star turn at UN climate talks
After years of Amazon deforestation under Brazil's outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro, president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will address Wednesday a UN climate conference eager to hear how he will protect the rainforest.
Asian stocks swing as Ukraine fears offset inflation hopes
Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday as another positive US inflation report that fanned hopes of a slowdown in the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike campaign was offset by fresh geopolitical concerns over Ukraine.
Floods sweep future from Pakistan schoolchildren
Pakistani three-year-old Afshan's trip to school is a high-wire balancing act as she teeters across a metal girder spanning a trench of putrid floodwater, eyes fixed ahead.
Flash floods sweep away houses, cars in Australian town
Entire buildings have been ripped from their foundations after flash floods swamped a small Australian town, with disaster management officials on Wednesday describing the deluge as a destructive "wall of water".
US, allies to 'figure out what happened' with Poland strike
Washington and allies said Wednesday they will investigate a deadly strike in Poland before deciding next steps, with US President Joe Biden saying it was "unlikely" the missile was fired from Russia.
Trump launches 2024 White House bid
Donald Trump pulled the trigger on a third White House run on Tuesday, setting the stage for a bruising Republican nomination battle after a poor midterm election showing by his hand-picked candidates weakened his grip on the party.
India fact-checkers face threats, jail in misinformation fight
Hunched over laptops in small office cubicles, a group of Indian fact-checkers is on the frontlines of a war against misinformation, braving online abuse and legal threats.
Estee Lauder agrees to buy Tom Ford brand for $2.3 bn
Luxury beauty brand Estee Lauder said in a statement Tuesday it had agreed to buy designer Tom Ford's company for $2.3 billion.
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Musk delays Twitter relaunch after fake account frenzy
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk on Tuesday postponed the relaunch of the site's paid subscription service after a first attempt saw an embarrassing spate of fake accounts that scared advertisers.
Billion youth risk hearing loss from headphones, venues: study
Around one billion young people worldwide could be at risk of hearing loss from listening to headphones or attending loud music venues, a large review of the available research estimated on Wednesday.
Poland military on alert after 'Russian-made' missile blast
A Russian-made missile killed two people in Poland Tuesday, Warsaw said, as it put its military on heightened readiness in a potentially major escalation of the war in Ukraine.
'Three dead' as Iran protests swell on anniversary of lethal 2019 crackdown
Iranian security forces shot dead at least three protesters Tuesday, a rights group said, as demonstrations sparked by Mahsa Amini's death swelled on the anniversary of a bloody 2019 crackdown.
Mexico mourns Frida the beloved rescue dog
A Mexican rescue dog who gained international fame sniffing through earthquake rubble in her protective goggles and booties died Tuesday of age-related illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes.
Aussie Lee chases money title, top player award at LPGA finale
Australia's Minjee Lee takes aim at a 2022 money title and the LPGA Player of the Year award when the season-ending Tour Championship begins Thursday.
Grammy nominations: snubs, surprises and twists
It wouldn't be the Grammys without a healthy dose of surprises, snubs and head-scratchers, and the slate of nominees for the February 2023 gala did not disappoint.
'Two dead' as Iran protests swell on anniversary of lethal 2019 crackdown
Iranian security forces shot dead at least two protesters Tuesday, a rights group said, as demonstrations sparked by Mahsa Amini's death swelled on the anniversary of a bloody 2019 crackdown.
England's India contingent insulted by 'fake' tag
Three Lions fans from India outnumbered the home-bred kind nearly 10 to one and expressed outrage at being labelled "fake" as England rolled into their World Cup base in Qatar on Tuesday.
US gymnast Sunisa Lee announces Paris Olympics bid
Reigning Olympic all-around champion Sunisa Lee announced Tuesday she was ending her US college career next year to focus on trying to defend her title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Poland puts military on alert after reported Russia strike
Poland put its military on heightened readiness Tuesday after Russian missiles reportedly landed inside the NATO member's borders in a potentially major escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Rich, developing nations head toward climate compensation clash
Wealthy and developing countries set the stage Tuesday for a showdown at UN climate talks over demands for rich polluters to compensate vulnerable nations for damages caused by natural disasters.
Ex-Kenyan leader visits key DR Congo city amid rebel crisis
Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta arrived Tuesday in eastern DR Congo's main city of Goma, as fresh clashes with M23 rebels occurred just to the north, sending thousands fleeing.
Smoking cannabis may be more harmful to lungs than tobacco: study
Cannabis may do more harm to a smoker's lungs and airways than tobacco, according to a small Canadian study published Tuesday.