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UNESCO can be 'moderator' in AI debate: chief to AFP

In-form Fernandez included in Spain Nations League squad

Infantino 'must go', says German FA vice-president

Arteta buries hatchet with Hurzeler ahead of Brighton clash

Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms

Alexander-Arnold and Palmer return to England squad for Nations League

Japan's busiest rail station tests robot bins

Russians vote as Ukraine war drags on for fifth year

Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves

Backpackers fret over Australian visa crackdown

Asian stocks boosted by falling oil, yen weakens after BoJ rate hike

Most Asian stocks track Wall St rally, yen drops after BoJ rate hike

Pakistan court blocks expulsion of Afghan medical college students

Russians begin voting in controlled election as war drags on

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

US militia leader guilty of sedition in Capitol assault

Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia, was found guilty of sedition on Tuesday for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump.

USA win Iran showdown to reach World Cup last 16

The United States beat Iran 1-0 in a battle of geopolitical foes to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup on Tuesday while England eased through against Wales.

'It's complicated': Mixed emotions for fans as Iran and US meet

It was -- mostly -- about the football for fans watching the Iran-USA game in the United States on Tuesday, a match played against the backdrop of soaring geopolitical tensions, which occasionally poked their way through the sport.

Tough France-US talks on industrial subsidies: senator

French leader Emmanuel Macron is hoping his US state visit can produce meaningful concessions for European industry as it smarts from massive US green subsidies -- but the chances of a major win look slim, according to a Joe Biden ally Chris Coons.

Global stocks mixed as markets monitor China, await Powell remarks

Stocks diverged Tuesday after big rallies in Asian markets failed to trigger a similar reaction in Europe and on Wall Street, as investors remained cautious before key US data and speeches this week.

Canada police investigating broad China interference

Canadian federal police are investigating widespread interference by China in Canadian affairs, including its "democratic processes," the nation's top cop has said in a letter to a parliamentary committee but without detailing the allegations.

Pulisic sinks Iran as US advance in World Cup duel

Christian Pulisic fired the United States into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as the Americans downed Iran 1-0 in their politically charged grudge match.

Rashford stars as England sink Wales to set up Senegal clash

England booked a World Cup last 16 clash against Senegal as Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden inspired a 3-0 win against Wales that sent their neighbours crashing out of the tournament on Tuesday.

Stowaways who arrived in Spain on rudder returned to ship

Three migrants who arrived in Spain after enduring an 11-day journey from Nigeria on the rudder of a fuel tanker were returned to the ship Tuesday after receiving medical care, officials said.