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Bayern polish perfect group stage with win over Inter
Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting continued his lethal form up front for Bayern Munich Tuesday as the German giants beat Inter Milan 2-0 to complete a perfect record in the Champions League group stage.
Denmark's centre tipped as kingmaker in close election
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's left-wing bloc looked set to lose its majority in Tuesday's general election that saw the new centrist Moderate Party poised to become kingmaker, projections based on partial results showed.
Ukraine first lady appeals for IT workers' help
Ukraine's first lady called on Tuesday for IT specialists to help her country by building technology that saves lives rather than ending them.
Bolsonaro 'authorizes' transition without acknowledging defeat
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday "authorized" the transition to a new government, without acknowledging his defeat to leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Netanyahu party finishes first in Israel vote: initial projections
The party of Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday's vote, initial projections indicated, but there was no guarantee he could form a government.
Uber reaches 615 mn pound tax settlement with Britain
Uber will pay British authorities 615 million pounds (around $700 million) to settle a tax dispute following a British judicial ruling that classified drivers as workers, the company said Tuesday.
Spider-Man and friends arrest Peru drug dealers
Four of The Avengers swooped into a dangerous Lima neighborhood over the weekend, when Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor and the Black Widow broke down a door and arrested several wanted drug dealers.
Wall Street chiefs to share stage with Hong Kong's sanctioned leader
Some of the world's top bankers will attend a Hong Kong finance summit on Wednesday, defying criticism by US lawmakers over their decision to share a stage with the city's leader who is sanctioned by Washington.
US official in Ukraine to show support ahead of vote
A senior official in President Joe Biden's administration was visiting Ukraine on Tuesday to vow continued support, a week before congressional elections in which some Republicans have vowed more scrutiny of billions of dollars in war aid.
'Lot to talk about' as Colombian, Venezuelan leaders meet
Colombia's Gustavo Petro arrived in Venezuela Tuesday for the first talks at presidential level since the neighbors reestablished diplomatic ties after a three-year break.
Porto seal top spot, dump miserable Atletico out of Europe
Porto sealed top spot in Champions League Group B with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, with the Spanish side dumped out of Europe entirely as Bayer Leverkusen finished third.
Musk announces $8 monthly charge for verified Twitter accounts
New Twitter head Elon Musk said Tuesday the site will charge $8 per month to verify users' accounts, arguing the plan would upend the platform's "current lords & peasants system" and create a new revenue stream for the company.
Brazilian centrist Alckmin, Lula's big-tent bet for VP
Known as a good administrator but dull politician, Brazil's business-friendly centrist Geraldo Alckmin is the wingman leftist president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is betting on to help mend a deeply divided country.
No bloc seen winning majority in Danish election, centre likely kingmaker
Denmark's left-wing bloc led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen appeared to take the lead in Tuesday's general election but without a majority, exit polls showed, setting the new centrist Moderate party up as likely kingmaker.
S.Africa will need $500 bn to reach net zero: World Bank
South Africa, one of the world's largest greenhouse gas emitters, will require at least half-a-trillion dollars to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the World Bank said Tuesday.
Fleeing jihadist violence, Niger pupils return to school
With blue schoolbags bouncing off their backs, hundreds of schoolchildren hurtle down small sand dunes eager to attend class again.
Julie Powell of 'Julie and Julia' fame dies at 49
Julie Powell, the writer whose yearlong mission to cook through Julia Child's "French Cooking" masterpiece was immortalized in print and film, has died of cardiac arrest, The New York Times said Tuesday. She was 49 years old.
'Real' Mama Coco honored on Mexico's Day of the Dead
Tourists making a pilgrimage to a modest Mexican home during Day of the Dead festivities leave with no doubt: Mama Coco, the character of the Oscar-winning animated movie, used to live there.
Police killed, guards taken hostage in Ecuador gang violence
Two police officers were killed, two more wounded and prison guards taken hostage Tuesday in the latest wave of attacks in a deadly gang war consuming Ecuador, authorities said.
Invasive malaria mosquito spreading in Africa, researchers warn
New evidence has emerged that an invasive species of malaria-carrying mosquito from Asia is spreading in Africa, where it could pose a "unique" threat to tens of millions of city-dwellers, researchers warned Tuesday.
Russia's Wagner facing UK court action over Ukraine 'terrorism'
Lawyers in Britain on Tuesday took the first step towards what they said was "groundbreaking" legal action against Russia's shadowy Wagner group over allegations it has committed "terrorism" in Ukraine.
Monkeypox still global health emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that its emergency committee had determined that monkeypox should continue to be classified as a global health emergency.
Djokovic hits the ground running in Paris
Novak Djokovic began the defence of his Paris Masters title with a clinical 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 second round win against American Maxime Cressy on Tuesday.
Grain exports to stop as Putin demands 'real guarantees' from Kyiv
Grain exports will halt on Wednesday after Moscow pulled out of a deal to let ships through the Black Sea, as Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded "real guarantees" from Kyiv before returning to the agreement.
Despite conflict Russia sends France giant magnet for nuclear fusion project
Russia on Tuesday dispatched one of six giant magnets needed for the ITER nuclear fusion programme in France, one of the last international scientific projects Moscow participates in despite the Ukraine conflict.
Nash out as Brooklyn Nets coach after poor start
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash was fired by the club on Tuesday, paying the price for the team's sluggish start to the new season.
U2 frontman Bono releases memoir 'Surrender'
U2's Bono on Tuesday released his memoir "Surrender," detailing the journey from his youth in Dublin to fronting one of the world's most prominent rock bands.
Brazil's Lula finds quick welcome and likely ally in Biden
For the White House on a Sunday evening, the pace was extraordinary -- 35 minutes after Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared the winner of Brazil's election, President Joe Biden issued a congratulatory statement.
I'll retire at Real Madrid, I just don't know when - Kroos
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says he will retire at the Spanish club, although it might not be when his contract expires in June 2023.
Italy opposition cries foul after Meloni cracks down on raves
The Italian opposition has voiced fears for public freedoms after the new far-right government stepped up fines and jail terms against the organisers and followers of illegal rave parties.
Global stocks mixed on Fed hopes, China zero-Covid reports
Global stock markets were mixed Tuesday, as traders looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.
Israel voters flock to the polls as Netanyahu eyes comeback
Israelis cast ballots Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, turning out for their strongest showing in two decades with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu seeking a comeback.