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Extreme weather, jellyfish knock one-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

Skywatchers gather in Europe to see total solar eclipse

Markets steady awaiting US inflation data

Zhu Rongji, trailblazing ex-premier who transformed China's economy

WHO says Trump vaccine shake-up goes against evidence

China tech giant Tencent's Q2 profit down as AI push builds

Eclipse chasers flock to Spain for 'breathtaking' experience

China's C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

'To make the civilians leave': Russia pummels Ukraine's petrol stations

Mideast war impact on travel bookings fading, TUI says

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war

Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rations and mandated work from home for civil servants, as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.

How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world, industry data shows.

Russian tanker brings oil to Cuba as US eases blockade

A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.

Asia to be hit hardest by Iran war energy crisis: Kpler to AFP

Asian nations are facing a major energy crisis as a result of the Iran war, with a sharp fall in crude shipments and few alternatives, global maritime analytics firm Kpler told AFP on Tuesday.

Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consumer devices plateaued against a backdrop of sluggish domestic consumption.

Sexualised deepfakes targeting actress spur German '#MeToo' moment

Thousands of Germans have taken to the streets in recent days in support of a TV personality who has had fake sexualised images of her spread online, spurring a new "#MeToo" moment around online abuse.

Wave of US-Israeli strikes hit key Iran sites

Iranian media reported Tuesday a wave of US-Israeli strikes hit military bases, a cancer drug plant and a religious site -- after President Donald Trump threatened to destroy the country's oil wells and power grid.

Australia head to World Cup on a high after crushing Curacao 5-1

Watford striker Nestory Irankunda bagged a brace as Australia hammered fellow World Cup qualifier Curacao 5-1 Tuesday in Melbourne, ensuring they head to North America on a high.

Italy fertility rate fell to new low of 1.14 in 2025

Italy's fertility rate fell to a new low of 1.14 children per woman in 2025 -- one of the lowest levels in the world, official data released on Tuesday showed.

Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering

Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.

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