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French women 'stunned' as partners accused in mass rape trial
The wives and girlfriends of dozens of men on trial in France accused of raping another woman while she was drugged by her husband have reacted with anger and disbelief, although some say they will stand by the accused.
US September trade deficit widest in over two years
The US trade deficit expanded in September to its widest since early 2022 as imports increased while companies stocked up ahead of possible disruptions like a dockworkers' strike, according to government data released Tuesday.
Krejcikova ends Pegula's last-four hopes at WTA Finals
Barbora Krejcikova ended Jessica Pegula’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating the sixth-seeded American 6-3, 6-3 in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Reform row puts Mexico at risk of 'constitutional crisis'
Mexico's Supreme Court will on Tuesday consider partially invalidating the election of judges by popular vote, setting the stage for a potential standoff with President Claudia Sheinbaum, who says the contentious reforms are irreversible.
'Black day': French workers protest Michelin plans to close two plants
Michelin factory workers burnt tyres in western France on Tuesday and vowed to stage a strike after the tyre company said it would close two plants by early 2026 over collapsing sales.
Manchester United fans in favour of leaving Old Trafford
A majority of Manchester United fans favour building a new stadium rather than re-developing Old Trafford, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
Saudi Aramco's 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 prices which have stayed low despite production cuts and war in the Middle East.
Kenya court jails Olympian Kiplagat's killers for 35 years
A Kenyan court on Tuesday sentenced two men to 35 years in prison for murdering Ugandan Olympic athlete Benjamin Kiplagat last year.
Dutch, French authorities raid Netflix offices in tax probe
French and Dutch authorities raided streaming giant Netflix's offices in Paris and Amsterdam Tuesday as part of a tax fraud probe, a judicial source told AFP.
Barcelona to replace flood-hit Valencia for MotoGP finale
Barcelona will host the final race of the MotoGP season next week in place of flood-hit Valencia, organisers Dorna announced on Tuesday.
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.