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Iran war drives oil prices to $100 per barrel as Tehran strikes ships

Spain endured hottest summer on record: weather agency

Pakistan collapse to 100-7 against England in 3rd Test

'A celebration': Amsterdam museum unveils Kusama show weeks after death

Workers, migrants focus of documentaries by Oscar winners at Venice

IC Markets Australia Wins People's Choice Forex Broker Innovation Award at the 2026 Finder Innovation Awards

Nepal seeks survivors two weeks after deadly floods

Brent oil tops $100 on Mideast flare-up, fanning inflation fears

Bangladesh measles crisis kills more than 1,000 children

EU wants to edge out China in public contracts

Pakistan collapse to 26-4 against England in 3rd Test

Google unveils 13 bn euro AI expansion in Finland

EU helps cities tighten screws on Airbnb, holiday rentals

Singapore's hefty ministerial pay hikes draw mixed feelings

Greek police accused of brutality after another boy shot

Anger at a 16-year-old boy being shot in the head by Greek police Monday after driving away from a petrol station without paying has again thrown a spotlight on alleged police brutality in the country.

Asian markets hurt as Fed worries offset China Covid easing

Most Asian stocks fell Tuesday and the dollar rose as fresh fears that the US Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than hoped overshadowed growing optimism over China's economic reopening.

Indonesia parliament approves ban on extra-marital sex

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday approved legislation that would outlaw sex outside marriage in a move critics said was a huge setback to rights in the world's most populous Muslim country.

Tweet sparks Musk fever in EU's poorest corner

An off the cuff tweet by Elon Musk has left Bulgarians over the moon, hoping the world's richest man may be planning to visit the EU's poorest region.

Tatum leads Celtics over Raptors, Pacers beat Warriors

Jayson Tatum scored 17 of his 31 points in the third quarter on Monday as the Boston Celtics earned an impressive 116-110 NBA victory over the Raptors in Toronto.

Philippine lawmakers propose $4.9 bn sovereign wealth fund chaired by Marcos

Philippine lawmakers have proposed a $4.9 billion sovereign wealth fund to be chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to boost growth, but critics warn it will be prone to graft and risk Filipino pensions.

Court fight as parents reject 'vaccinated blood' for sick N.Zealand baby

New Zealand authorities on Tuesday launched a battle for custody of an infant whose parents are blocking life-saving surgery because blood donors may have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ukraine races to restore power grid after Russia strikes

Ukraine worked to restore power on Tuesday after Russia's latest wave of missile strikes caused power disruptions across the country, right as winter frost builds and temperatures plunge.

Energy crisis fuels renewables boom: IEA

The energy crisis is fuelling an acceleration of the rollout of renewable power, raising hopes for efforts to meet ambitious targets against global warming, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

Georgia runoff Senate vote a new test for Biden

Choosing between a pastor and a former football star, voters in Georgia will decide Tuesday on a seat in the US Senate in an election with high stakes for Joe Biden's presidency.

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Indonesian parliament approves legislation to outlaw extra-marital sex