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South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8

South Sudan says will resume oil production from Jan 8

South Sudan could resume oil production "as early as tomorrow" almost a year after fighting in neighbouring Sudan ruptured a key pipeline, the government said Tuesday.

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Pope names Sister Brambilla to head major Vatican office

Pope names Sister Brambilla to head major Vatican office

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees the world's Catholic religious orders and congregations.

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Stock markets mostly rise on US optimism

Stock markets mostly rise on US optimism

European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday following another tech rally on Wall Street.

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Olmo's Barcelona registration battle puts Laporta under pressure

Olmo's Barcelona registration battle puts Laporta under pressure

Dani Olmo's future at Barcelona remains in the balance as the Catalan club pursue their legal battle to get the midfielder registered to play once more.

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Taste of 2034 World Cup as Saudi Asian Cup stadiums named

Taste of 2034 World Cup as Saudi Asian Cup stadiums named

Fans and players will get a taste of what the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will be like when the kingdom hosts the Asian Cup, with officials announcing Tuesday dates and stadiums for the regional showpiece.

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Eurozone inflation picks up in December

Eurozone inflation picks up in December

Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third straight month but unlikely to stop another interest-rate cut by the European Central Bank.

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France flanker Ollivon out for season, to miss Six Nations

France flanker Ollivon out for season, to miss Six Nations

France flanker Charles Ollivon said Tuesday a right knee injury had brought a premature end to his season, meaning he will miss the Six Nations.

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S. Korea investigators get new warrant to arrest President Yoon

S. Korea investigators get new warrant to arrest President Yoon

South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.

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Tottenham trigger Son contract extension

Tottenham trigger Son contract extension

Tottenham have exercised the option to extend captain Son Heung-min's contract until 2026.

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China's most successful team kicked out of professional football

China's most successful team kicked out of professional football

Guangzhou FC, China's most successful football team and former Asian champions, have been thrown out of the country's professional leagues because of "heavy historical debt", the club say.

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