Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement
Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday ahead of the Spaniard's imminent retirement from tennis at the Davis Cup.
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Ukraine vows no surrender, Kremlin issues nuke threat on 1,000th day of war
Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its brutal invasion, while the Kremlin also pledged victory and escalated its nuclear sabre-rattling.
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Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity.
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Spain royals to visit flood epicentre after chaotic trip: media
Spain's royals will make a highly anticipated return to the epicentre of catastrophic floods on Tuesday after a chaotic trip where survivors hurled mud and insults at them, local media said.
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French farmers step up protests against EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.
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Rose says Europe Ryder Cup stars play 'for the badge' not money
Major winner Justin Rose on Tuesday echoed Rory McIlroy's stance on European stars not being paid to play in the Ryder Cup, saying "we play for the badge".
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Negotiators seek to break COP29 impasse after G20 'marching orders'
Negotiators sought Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders backed the need for "trillions" of dollars for poorer countries but left key sticking points unresolved.
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Burst dike leaves Filipino farmers under water
Filipino farmer Ferdinand Pascua faces financial ruin after heavy rain brought by Typhoon Man-yi sent torrents of water down a river near his shanty, bursting through an earthen dike and inundating land he has tilled for a decade.
Read moreMan held after crashing car near China school, injuring multiple children
Police said Tuesday a man was in custody after crashing a car outside a primary school in a central Chinese city, injuring multiple children.
Read moreMarkets rally after US bounce as Nvidia comes into focus
Markets rose Tuesday after a broadly positive day on Wall Street, with focus turning to the upcoming release of tech giant Nvidia's earnings, while traders also kept tabs on Donald Trump's picks for his new administration.
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