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IAEA endorses Japan plan to release treated Fukushima water
Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea meets international standards and will have a "negligible radiological impact", the UN nuclear watchdog said Tuesday.
Macron suggests fines for parents of children caught rioting
French President Emmanuel Macron raised the idea of handing out quick-fire fines to the parents of children caught committing vandalism or robberies as part of the government's response to days of rioting.
Hong Kong leader says wanted activists should give up or live 'in fear'
Hong Kong's leader called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in on Tuesday, a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the city's national security law.
France says overnight protest violence falls sharply
Overnight violence in French cities has halved in 24 hours, the interior ministry said Tuesday, a week after riots erupted over the police killing of a teenager at a traffic stop.
Most Asian markets up as traders weigh outlook on rates, economy
Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday as investors weighed signs of a slowing US economy against hopes the Federal Reserve's interest rate hiking cycle could be nearing its end.
Polish mountaineer dies on Pakistan's 'killer mountain'
A Polish mountaineer has died after summiting the world's ninth-highest peak, officials said Tuesday, becoming the first casualty reported in Pakistan's climbing season.
Turkey seeks severed head of ancient statue from Danish museum
A bronze head of Emperor Septimius Severus on display at a Copenhagen museum has become a bone of contention between the Danish museum and Turkey, which claims it was looted during an archaeological dig in the 1960s and wants it back.
Israel in 2nd day of major raid that kills 10 in West Bank
Israel's biggest military operation for years in the occupied West Bank continued for a second day Tuesday, leaving at least 10 Palestinians dead and forcing thousands to flee their homes as the government said it struck "with great strength" the militant stronghold.
Death of Nahel brings old problems in France's suburbs back to the surface
The death of French teenager Nahel M., killed by a police officer during a traffic stop a week ago, has reignited the anger of young people and brought deeper problems back to the surface, according to residents of Paris's working-class suburbs.
Yoga is better than heroin, says Blur's Damon Albarn
British band Blur are back with a new album and reunion tour -- a chance to "time-travel" for band leader Damon Albarn, even if he admits the years are taking their toll.
UN talks aim to harness AI power and potential
The United Nations is convening this week a global gathering to try to map out the frontiers of artificial intelligence and to harness its potential for empowering humanity.
Wanted activists should surrender or 'spend days in fear': Hong Kong leader
Hong Kong's leader has called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the city's national security law.
IAEA chief in Japan ahead of Fukushima water release
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Japan on Tuesday to present a review of Tokyo's plans to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.
Asian markets fluctuate as rate-hope rally fades
Asian markets struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors weighed signs of a slowing US economy against hopes the Federal Reserve's interest rate hiking cycle could be nearing its end.
Medical, but hold the marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil
In a laboratory tucked away on a sprawling university campus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto is running tests on a seemingly ordinary plant with a potent secret.
Legal battle looms over London's expanding vehicle pollution fee
A UK court on Tuesday will consider contentious plans to extend a scheme obliging the most polluting vehicles to pay for using London's roads, as opponents engage in protests -- and even sabotage.
Britain's public health service at 75: on life support?
Deeply loved but wracked by crisis, Britain's National Health Service (NHS) on Wednesday marks 75 years since it was founded as the Western world's first universal, free healthcare system.
Neymar fined $3.3 million for building lake at mansion
A prosecutor in Brazil fined soccer star Neymar 16 million reais ($3.3 million) for building a lake at his mansion on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro without an environmental license, authorities said Monday.
UK, Australian PMs wade into Ashes row
The British and Australian prime ministers have traded verbal bouncers after a controversial Test match between the two sides that has rocked the usually genteel world of cricket.
Trainer Baffert's ban extended by Churchill Downs through 2024
US horse trainer Bob Baffert had his suspension from Churchill Downs extended through the end of 2024, ruling him out of next year's 150th Kentucky Derby, track officials said Monday.
Major Israel army raid kills 9 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort," involving air strikes and hundreds of troops.
US ambassador says jailed journalist in Russia in good health
Russia on Monday granted the United States consular access to jailed Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich after a more than two-month gap, with the US ambassador reporting him in good health.
Charles de Vilmorin: young designer turning couture unisex
At just 26, French designer Charles de Vilmorin is setting the tone for fashion's most elite segment, the haute couture week in Paris, with his gender-fluid aesthetic.
Mercosur calls for update to EU trade agreement
The South American trade bloc Mercosur opened a two-day summit on Monday with host Argentina calling for an update to a long-paused trade deal with the European Union which it said was the product of an asymmetrical relationship.
PGA officials, but not LIV, to testify before US lawmakers
US PGA Tour officials Jimmy Dunne and Ron Price will speak before a US Senate hearing into the PGA merger deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf, lawmakers said on Monday.
Oil prices fall despite output cuts, equities wobble
Oil prices reversed into the red Monday on global growth concerns, despite fresh output cuts by key producers Saudi Arabia and Russia aimed at propping up prices.
Djokovic shines at 'holy grail' Wimbledon as Gauff, Venus crash
Novak Djokovic launched his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title on Monday with a 40th successive win on Centre Court while American stars Coco Gauff and Venus Williams were knocked out.
UN chief reiterates plea for support for Haiti
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for international support for Haitian police to deal with the country's "unprecedented" wave of violence in recent months.
Venus says she was 'killed by grass' after Wimbledon defeat
Venus Williams said she was "killed by the grass" after the five-time champion suffered a nasty tumble during her 6-4, 6-3 defeat to Elina Svitolina in the Wimbledon first round on Monday.
As Spurs debut nears, Wembanyama dines with Tony Parker
NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama dined with former San Antonio star guard Tony Parker as he prepared for an expected Summer League debut with the Spurs on Friday.
Health fears for Georgia's jailed ex-leader Saakashvili after TV footage
Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili appeared on television for the first time in months on Monday, looking frail and emaciated, fuelling concerns over the detained politician's treatment.
Major Israel army raid kills 8 Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the occupied West Bank that the army labelled an "extensive counterterrorism effort" involving air strikes and hundreds of troops.