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Oscar nominations: five takeaways
The nominations for the Academy Awards were unveiled Tuesday, with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" leading the way with 11 nods.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closest ever to midnight
The "Doomsday Clock" symbolizing the perils to humanity moved Tuesday to its closest ever to midnight amid the Ukraine war, nuclear tensions and the climate crisis.
Egypt archaeologists uncover 'complete' Roman city
Egyptian archaeologists said Tuesday they had discovered an 1,800-year-old "complete residential city from the Roman-era" in the heart of the southern city of Luxor.
Germany promises swift answer on battle tanks for Ukraine
Germany on Tuesday said it would decide "shortly" whether to authorise the export of powerful German-made Leopard battle tanks long sought by Kyiv and encouraged allies to start training Ukrainian forces to use them.
Stenmark in Shiffrin's sights after making World Cup history
Mikaela Shiffrin, one of the most recognisable stars in wintersports, earned a record-breaking 83rd win on the women's World Cup circuit when she swept to glory in the giant slalom at Kronplatz in Italy on Tuesday.
Baldwin replaces injured Lake in Wales Six Nations squad
Ospreys hooker Scott Baldwin has been called into Wales' squad for the Six Nations nearly six years after winning his last cap, it was announced Tuesday.
Shiffrin claims historic 83rd World Cup ski win
Mikaela Shiffrin was overcome with emotion after becoming the most successful woman in World Cup skiing history by claiming the 83rd victory of her illustrious career on Tuesday.
French rugby chief Laporte questioned over alleged tax fraud
French police on Tuesday detained for questioning rugby federation president Bernard Laporte as part of an investigation into suspected tax fraud, financial prosecutors said.
Jordan's king meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Amman
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Amman in a rare meeting after years of strained relations between the two leaders.
Uganda launches first oil drilling programme
Uganda on Tuesday officially launched an oil drilling programme as it seeks to join the club of crude-producing nations with a mega-project that has incensed environmental groups.
Climate group sues German government for missing targets
German environmentalists on Tuesday sued the government for failing to follow its own laws to protect the climate and reduce emissions.
Stocks hit turbulence in earnings season
European and US stocks slid on Tuesday as investors weighed the chances of a global recession this year and more companies report earnings.
Close combat marks 'hellish' battle at Ukraine's Marinka
In a conflict dominated by artillery, Ukrainian soldiers fighting for control of the eastern town of Marinka have been coming unusually close to Russian troops.
Glasgow sack Scotland wing McLean over abuse case
Scotland wing Rufus McLean has had his contract terminated by Glasgow Warriors after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges, the club announced Tuesday.
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' tops Oscar noms with 11
Surreal sci-fi "Everything Everywhere All At Once" topped the Oscar nominations Tuesday with 11, as Hollywood formally kicked off the race to the all-important Academy Awards.
Grief grips Asian Americans after California mass shootings
Asian Americans were reeling Tuesday after two mass shootings in California targeting members of their community left 18 people dead -- with the alleged gunmen in both cases being older men of Asian descent.
'Different' Tsitsipas powers into Australian Open semi-finals
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was "a different player" from the past after blasting into a fourth Australian Open semi-final and a showdown with Karen Khachanov on Tuesday.
EU eyes more help for shrinking bee populations
The EU on Tuesday announced proposals to try to reverse an "alarming decline" in the number of bees -- and other insects that pollinate the bloc's crops -- including by rewarding organic farming.
UK Labour party outlines its vision for government
Confident of taking power at the next UK general election, the Labour party is setting out its vision to the country's allies with vows of reconnecting with Europe after Brexit and delivering economic competence.
Ten Hag intent on ending Man Utd's trophy drought
Erik ten Hag has pledged to do everything in his power to end Manchester United's worst trophy drought in 40 years ahead of their League Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
Cable sabotage paralyses busy Paris rail station
A busy railway hub in Paris suffered a near-total traffic shutdown on Tuesday after vandals triggered a crippling signal malfunction by setting cables on fire.
Shiffrin earns record-breaking 83rd women's World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin became the woman with the most alpine skiing World Cup wins after claiming Tuesday's giant slalom in Kronplatz to take her tally of victories to 83.
Twitter sued over 'unpaid rent' on London office
Twitter's British landlord said Tuesday it is taking the social media to court for not paying rent on its central London offices.
Impressive Tsitsipas to face Khachanov in Australian Open semis
Stefanos Tsitsipas closed on a first Grand Slam title by reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday in impressive fashion, as Victoria Azarenka also powered into the last four.
Former Portugal boss Santos named as Poland coach
Fernando Santos, who was the Portuguese national team's manager until last month, was on Tuesday named as Poland's new coach.
Tsitsipas powers past Lehecka into Australian Open semi-finals
Stefanos Tsitsipas blasted into a fourth Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday and a showdown with Karen Khachanov as he zeroes in on a maiden Grand Slam title.
Trial tests Norway's control of Arctic Svalbard resources
Norway's Supreme Court began hearing a sensitive case Tuesday that could set a legal precedent for the control of natural resources around the strategically important Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic.
Mauritanian ex-president heads into historic trial
Mauritania's ex-president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz goes on trial on graft charges on Wednesday in an exceptional prosecution of a former African head of state.
French court again dismisses rape claim against minister
The Paris appeals court on Tuesday confirmed the dropping of a rape case against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, although his accuser said she would keep fighting to have it heard.
Hopes grow that eurozone will dodge recession
Europe's economy grew in January for the first time since June, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday, raising hopes that the eurozone will avoid a recession this winter.
Azarenka beats 'fears of failing' for first Melbourne semi in 10 years
Victoria Azarenka reached her first Australian Open semi-final since winning the title in 2013, then opened up Tuesday about overcoming "anxiety" and "fears of failing" on court.
Latin American leaders hold summit with Brazil back in the fold
Fifteen Latin American heads of state and government meet Tuesday in Buenos Aires for a regional summit welcoming back Brazil as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks to rebuild bridges after his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro pulled out of the grouping.