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Nepali rescuers buoyed by miracle finds but tough conditions persist

Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption

At last: Straight sets win over Tabilo puts Zverev in US Open last 16

US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port call

Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust friend Eala in US Open epic

Haze emergency grips Malaysian Borneo town

China's memories of Mao fade to nostalgia 50 years after his death

Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta

US envoys discuss with Putin 'substantive' plans for steps to end Ukraine war

Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1

Zheng stuns Keys as US Open upsets dim American hopes

Sobering reality: Curbs on alcohol in northeast Syria cause discontent

Jovic 'loses sanity five times over' to oust Eala and book Gauff clash

Wobbly Osaka 'shocked' to battle past Mertens and reach last 16

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Veterans Perez, Bottas to drive for Cadillac in debut F1 season

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season, the new Formula One team announced on Tuesday.

Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement this month, two things stood out: the outsized diamond ring, and their unmarried cohabitation in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Stocks drop on France turmoil, Trump's Fed firing

Stock markets fell Tuesday as political turmoil in France hit investors' risk appetite, as did US President Donald Trump's move to fire central bank governor Lisa Cook.

Miyazaki overcomes 'anxiety' to win on badminton worlds debut

Japanese teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki kickstarted her maiden badminton world championships with a win on Tuesday, but admitted nerves and a "bad habit" almost got the better of her in Paris.

Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president granted bail

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday, four days after his arrest on the charge of misusing state funds for an overseas visit.

Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award

Oscar-winning actor and producer Jennifer Lawrence will receive a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain next month, organisers said Tuesday.

The European laws curbing big tech... and irking Trump

Fresh off a trade truce with Donald Trump, the EU is back in the US leader's crosshairs after he vowed to punish countries that seek to curb big tech's powers.

Germany, Canada to cooperate on key raw materials

Germany and Canada will sign an agreement Tuesday on boosting cooperation in the field of critical raw materials, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, as they seek to reduce heavy dependence on China.

Dortmund extend coach Kovac's contract

Borussia Dortmund have extended coach Niko Kovac's contract by one season until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday.

Global markets down after Trump Fed firing, tariff threats

Global stocks retreated on Tuesday after a series of market-rattling announcements by US President Donald Trump, including an unusual move to fire a central bank official and threats to impose new export controls and tariffs.

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