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JD Vance puts Europe, China on notice at AI summit
US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday warned European allies against over-regulating the US-dominated artificial intelligence sector and China against using the technology to tighten its grip on citizens and allies.
Singapore seniors hoof it to horse therapy
Singapore on Tuesday started an initiative to expand its senior care programme using horse therapy as the wealthy city-state grapples with the challenges of a rapidly ageing population.
Global stocks mixed as tariff uncertainty looms
European and Asian markets struggled for direction and gold hit a fresh high Tuesday as traders kept a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next tariff moves.
Fiorentina blast racist abuse of Italy striker Moise Kean
Fiorentina backed Moise Kean on Tuesday after the Italy striker was targeted with a barrage of racist insults on social media following his team's narrow defeat at Inter Milan in Serie A.
Kremlin: 'Significant part of Ukraine wants to be Russia'
The Kremlin said Tuesday that a "significant part" of Ukraine "wants to be Russia," hours after US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine "may be Russian someday."
Liverpool ready for 'battle' against Everton in final Goodison derby: Slot
Arne Slot said his Liverpool players are "ready for another battle" as they prepare to take on Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
Europe rights court condemns Russia for suppressing Ukraine war dissent
Europe's rights court on Tuesday condemned Russia over "a coordinated effort to suppress dissent" inside the country over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched in February 2022.
Australia look to fine tune for Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka ODIs
Captain Steve Smith admitted Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be on Australia minds when they play Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week, the final warm-ups for the eight-team tournament
BP pledges strategic 'reset' as profit tumbles
Britain's BP on Tuesday said its annual net profit slumped 97 percent last year, as the struggling oil and gas giant pledged to "fundamentally reset" its strategy.
Gucci owner Kering's annual profit plunges
Gucci owner Kering reported a sharp drop in 2024 earnings on Tuesday, days after parting with its flagship brand's creative director in a bid to revive the struggling fashion house.
Trump signs orders for steel, aluminum tariffs to start March 12
US President Donald Trump signed executive orders to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 12, ramping up a long-promised trade war despite warnings from Europe and China.
Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces
North Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery pieces, a South Korean defence ministry official told AFP on Tuesday, as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen their military ties.
EU leaders vow 'firm' response to US tariffs
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday to retaliate firmly against US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday.
Gaza truce under strain after Trump warning
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel appeared increasingly fragile Tuesday after US President Donald Trump warned "all hell" would break loose unless Hamas releases every Israeli hostage by the weekend.
Asian markets mixed as tariff uncertainty looms large
Asian markets struggled Tuesday as traders keep a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next moves after he signed off on tariffs for steel and aluminium imports and warned of more measures to come.
South Korea's Yoon blames 'malicious' opposition for martial law bid
South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the "malicious" opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling a court on Tuesday that their refusal to applaud him or shake his hand exposed their plans to "destroy" his government.
Russia's 'shadow fleet' brings 'high risk' of oil spill
As ageing and deficient tankers in the "Russian shadow fleet" traffic the shallow waters of the Baltic Sea, a major oil spill disaster looms, experts told AFP.
Doncic off the mark as Lakers rout Jazz
Luka Doncic made a winning start to his Los Angeles Lakers career on Monday, returning from injury with 14 points for his new team in a 132-113 drubbing of the Utah Jazz.
Trump signs executive orders for steel, aluminum tariffs to start March 12
US President Donald Trump signed executive orders to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from March 12, ramping up a long-promised trade war despite warnings from Europe and China.
Trump floats Ukraine 'may be Russian someday' ahead of Zelensky-Vance meeting
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine "may be Russian someday", as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week.
Pacific nation Vanuatu elects prime minister
Vanuatu's parliament resoundingly elected a former foreign minister as premier Tuesday, less than two months after a deadly earthquake rocked the Pacific nation.
'My own Apocalypse Now': 'White Lotus' returns with steamy Thailand romp
Frisky tourists, searing heat and monkeys: Thailand was the perfect setting for the new season of HBO's "The White Lotus" to explore the dark secrets and base desires of the jet-set class, its creator said Monday.
Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion.
Philippine divorce activists vow to fight on
In her bid to convince lawmakers to legalise divorce, Filipina fruit vendor Avelina Anuran has publicly testified about the abuse she said she regularly endured at the hands of her husband.
Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago.
World leaders seek elusive AI common ground at Paris summit
World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking elusive common ground on a technology subject to a global race for promised economic benefits.
Asian markets swing as tariff uncertainty looms large
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following the previous day's global rally as traders keep a nervous eye on Donald Trump's next moves after he signed off on 25 percent tariffs for steel and alumium imports, having warned of more measures to come.
Venezuela sends planes to fetch irregular migrants from US
Venezuela sent two planes Monday to bring nearly 200 undocumented migrants back from the United States, saying it hoped for a "new beginning" in ties with Washington, which does not recognize Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president.
Google changes name of Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for US users
Google on Monday changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" for those using its Maps platform inside the United States, complying with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
YouTube, the online video powerhouse, turns 20
YouTube has evolved from a dinner party lark 20 years ago into a modern lifestyle staple poised to overtake US cable television in paid viewership.
Playgrounds come alive again with Brazil school phone ban
In Rio de Janeiro, children are playing again "like in the old days," and their focus in class has improved after a school cellphone ban pioneered in the city that has now gone national.