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- Floods hit northern Philippines after typhoon forces dam release
- Pakistan skittled for 117 in final T20 against Australia
- Schools closed in Beirut after deadly Israeli strike
- Chris Wood hits hat-trick in NZ World Cup qualifying rout
- Markets mixed after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
- US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military information
- Bangladeshi ex-ministers face 'massacre' charges in court
- Law and disorder as Thai police station comes under monkey attack
- Disgraced Singapore oil tycoon sentenced to nearly 18 years for fraud
- Philippines cleans up as typhoon death toll rises
- Quincy Jones awarded posthumous Oscar
- 'Critically endangered' African penguins just want peace and food
- Long delayed Ukrainian survival video game sequel set for release amid war
- Star Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences
- Philippines cleans up after sixth major storm in weeks
- Woman-owned cafe in Indonesia's Sharia stronghold shakes stigma
- Indigenous Australian lawmaker who heckled King Charles censured
- End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell
- Trump taps big tech critic Carr to lead US communications agency
- Mitchell-less Cavs rip Hornets as perfect NBA start hits 15-0
- Markets swing after Wall St losses as traders weigh US rates outlook
- India's capital shuts schools because of smog
- Rio under high security for G20 summit
- G20 leaders to grapple with climate, taxes, Trump comeback
- Hopes set on G20 spurring deadlocked UN climate talks
- Gabon early results show voters back new constitution
- Child abuse police arrest star Australian broadcaster
- Disgraced Singapore oil tycoon to be sentenced for fraud
- Stray dogs in Giza become tourist draw after 'pyramid puppy' sensation
- UN Security Council to weigh call for immediate Sudan ceasefire
- Is AI's meteoric rise beginning to slow?
- Israeli strikes on Beirut kill six, including Hezbollah official
- Rain wipes out England's final T20 in West Indies
- US speaker opposes calls to release ethics report on Trump's AG pick
- McDonald's feast undercuts Trump health pledge
- Thousands march through Athens to mark student uprising
- NBA fines Hornets' Ball, T-Wolves' Edwards, Bucks coach Rivers
- China's Xi says to 'enhance' ties with Brazil as arrives for G20: state media
- Bills snap nine-game Chiefs win streak to spoil perfect NFL start
- Biden answers missile pleas from Ukraine as clock ticks down
- Senegal ruling party claims 'large victory' in elections
- Dutch plan 'nice adios' for Nadal at Davis Cup retirement party
- Trump meets PGA boss and Saudi PIF head amid deal talks: report
- UN chief urges G20 'leadership' on stalled climate talks
- Steelers edge Ravens, Lions maul Jaguars
- No.1 Korda wins LPGA Annika for seventh title of the season
- Biden touts climate legacy in landmark Amazon visit
- England secure Nations League promotion, France beat Italy
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Spain unveils aid plan a week after catastrophic floods
Spain on Tuesday announced an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions devastated by its worst floods in a generation that have killed 218 people.
Neymar to miss two weeks' training in fresh setback: coach
Neymar will miss at least two weeks' training after suffering a muscle problem in his second game back from long-term injury, his coach at Saudi club Al Hilal said.
Injured Djokovic gives up on ATP Finals title defence
Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an "ongoing injury" which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion's season.
Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted again on Tuesday, blowing an ash column into the sky a day after it spewed fireballs on nearby villages that killed nine people.
Injured Djokovic to miss ATP Finals
Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will miss the eight-man ATP Finals in Turin due to an "ongoing injury".
South Korea fines Meta for illegal collection of user data
US tech giant Meta illegally harvested sensitive data including on sexual orientation from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users and shared it with advertisers, Seoul's data watchdog said Tuesday.
UK parliament to debate world's first 'smoke-free generation' bill
A new UK-wide law aimed at creating the first "smoke-free generation" will on Tuesday be introduced in parliament, as part of a world-leading ban.
Stock markets rise, dollar pressured as US votes
Major stock markets rose and the dollar remained under pressure Tuesday as the United States votes in a knife-edge presidential election.
'Incalculable' bill awaits Spain after historic floods
The destruction wreaked by Spain's deadliest floods in a generation in one of the country's economic motors will leave a huge bill for the state and the insurance sector.
Europe auto struggles lead to cuts at Michelin, Germany's Schaeffler
French tyre company Michelin said Tuesday it would close two French plants by early 2026 and German parts maker Schaeffler announced 4,700 job cuts, the latest signs of struggles in the European auto industry.
Award-winning Cambodian reporter quits journalism after arrest
A high-profile Cambodian reporter who won an international award for uncovering alleged cyber scams told AFP Tuesday that he is quitting journalism, saying he has lost "courage" after being arrested by the authorities and freed on bail.
Kenyan athletes' deaths expose mental health struggles
The mental health struggles of Kenyan athletes and a lack of support have come under the spotlight in the East African running powerhouse following a spate of deaths in the past few weeks.
Start without a shot: PTSD sufferers welcome marathon effort
The sound of a starting gun can cause a runner with PTSD to "fall into a panic, or complete despair," a Ukrainian war veteran told AFP -- but help is at hand due to a revolutionary system devised in Ukraine.
Norway speeds ahead of EU in race for fossil-free roads
On the quiet streets of an Oslo suburb, electric vehicles are parked in nearly every other driveway as Norway speeds towards its goal of becoming the first country free of fossil fuel-powered cars.
Harris or Trump: America decides in knife-edge election
American voters deliver their verdict Tuesday after an extraordinarily turbulent election that will either make Kamala Harris the first woman president in US history or deliver Donald Trump a comeback that sends shockwaves around the world.
Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll.
Most Asian markets rise as US heads to polls in toss-up vote
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing a knife-edge vote, while Chinese equities were boosted by hopes over the country's economy.
World's first wooden satellite launched into space
The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Myanmar junta chief visits key ally China
Myanmar's embattled junta chief arrived in China Tuesday -- his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 -- but analysts say the invitation is only a lukewarm endorsement from his key ally and could backfire.
Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge
Nintendo downgraded its annual sales forecast on Tuesday as net profit plunged 60 percent year-on-year in the first half, with fans awaiting the announcement of a new console.
Most Asian markets rise ahead of toss-up US election
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing a knife-edge vote, while Chinese equities were boosted by hopes over the country's economy.
Greenland seeks to capitalise on 'last-chance tourism'
A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists, but its remote location and fragile environment -- which make it a unique destination -- also pose challenges.
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Saudi Aramco says quarterly profit drops 15% on low oil prices
Energy giant Saudi Aramco reported a 15 percent year-on-year drop in third quarter profit on Tuesday, citing low oil prices.
Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway
A new runway at Greenland's Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the tourism sector, at the risk of inundating the Arctic island's infrastructure and fragile ecosystem.
Boeing union says approves contract, ending over 7-week strike
Striking workers at Boeing approved a new contract proposal on Monday, ending a more than seven-week stoppage that had cost the beleaguered aviation giant billions.
Harris, Trump end historic campaigns with final pitch to voters
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made their final case Monday in the hours before Election Day, when voters will either choose America's first woman president or hand the Republican an unprecedented comeback likely to rattle the world.
Cavs down Bucks to improve to 8-0, Thunder unbeaten in West
Darius Garland poured in 39 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a late Milwaukee surge to beat the Bucks 116-114 on Monday and push their perfect NBA record to 8-0.
New Hampshire hamlet tied in first US Election day votes
Voters in the US hamlet of Dixville Notch launched Election Day in the first minutes of Tuesday with a tied vote, mirroring the incredibly close national polls in the White House race.
Outsider Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup photo-finish thriller
Rank outsider Knight's Choice upset favourite Buckaroo on Tuesday to win the Aus$8 million (US$5.25 million) Melbourne Cup, earning Irish jockey Robbie Dolan a debut victory in Australia's "race that stops a nation".
Chiefs stay perfect with overtime win over Bucs
Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt bulled into the end zone for a two-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime Monday, lifting the Chiefs to a 30-24 victory over Tampa Bay that improved their perfect NFL record to 8-0.
Uncertain Inter with questions to answer before Arsenal clash
Inter Milan face a big week for their European and domestic ambitions with the visits of both Arsenal and Napoli as the Italian champions try to banish worrying signs of frailty.
With Mbappe gone, misfiring PSG are under pressure in Champions League
Kylian Mbappe was always going to leave an enormous void when he left Paris Saint-Germain, and the French side are struggling in this season's Champions League without the goals of their former star.