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Wall Street eyes chance of divided Washington after midterms
With polls suggesting Republicans will retake at least one congressional chamber in next week's US elections, Wall Street is feeling hopeful about a likely return of a divided Washington.
Israelis vote as Netanyahu seeks return to power
Israelis will vote Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, with the hawkish ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu campaigning for a comeback alongside far-right allies.
Filipinos flock to cemeteries for All Saints' Day
Filipinos clutching flowers and umbrellas poured into cemeteries across the Catholic-majority Philippines Tuesday to pay tribute to their dead loved ones on All Saints' Day for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Asian markets extend rally as bargain-buyers boost Hong Kong
Asian markets rose again Tuesday, building on the strong start to the week as traders look ahead to the Federal Reserve's policy decision, hoping it will signal a more dovish approach to fighting inflation.
Uncertain outcome as Danes head to the polls
Denmark votes on Tuesday in what promises to be a tight parliamentary election in which incumbent Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's survival in the face of the far-right depends on a new centrist party.
Musk on the move at Twitter after takeover finalized
Elon Musk has hit the ground sprinting after his Twitter takeover, seeking major changes to the platform only days after finalizing his controversial $44 billion purchase.
New potentially hazardous asteroid discovered
An international team of astronomers on Monday announced the discovery of a large asteroid whose orbit crosses that of Earth, creating a small chance far in the future of a catastrophic collision.
Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul, 19, becomes women's golf number one
Thai teenager Atthaya Thitikul has become the second-youngest world number one in women's golf history after a stunning debut year on the LPGA Tour.
Algeria hosts first Arab summit since Israel normalisation deals
Arab leaders meet in the Algerian capital on Tuesday for their first summit since a string of normalisation deals with Israel that have divided the region.
Germany's Scholz set for high-stakes China visit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes a high-stakes trip to China this week, walking a tightrope between shoring up a key economic relationship and facing heightened concerns about over-reliance on authoritarian Beijing.
US Republicans gain firm toehold a week out from Election Day
Candidates were making closing pitches Tuesday in the US midterm elections that decide control of Congress for the remainder of President Joe Biden's term, with Republicans smelling blood in the water.
Tokyo starts recognising same-sex relationships
Tokyo began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on Tuesday, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality.
World Series game three postponed by rain
Game three of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed from Monday because of heavy rain in the Philadelphia forecast, Major League Baseball said.
World Series game three postponed
Game three of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies was postponed from Monday because of heavy rain in the Philadelphia forecast, Major League Baseball said.
Final module docks at China's Tiangong space station
The final module of China's Tiangong space station successfully docked with the core structure on Tuesday, state media said -- a key step in its completion by year's end and a landmark moment in the country's space ambitions.
Biden threatens tax hit for 'war profiteering' oil giants
US President Joe Biden said Monday he plans to seek tax penalties for oil companies unless they invest their record profits in lowering consumer costs and boosting production, criticizing their "war profiteering."
Deep in Brazilian Amazon, Ticuna tribe celebrates Lula victory
Deep in the Amazon, near the region where British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were murdered in June, native Ticuna people are glued to a TV, watching the results of Brazil's down-to-the-wire presidential election.
Spurs 'in a different world' without Conte for Marseille trip
Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini said on Monday the team are in a "different world" for this week's crucial Champions League trip to Marseille with coach Antonio Conte serving a touchline ban.
Twitter board dissolved, leaving Musk as sole director
Elon Musk has become Twitter's sole director after finalizing his $44 billion purchase of the social media site and dissolving its corporate board, documents filed Monday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed.
Whitelock replaces injured Cane as All Blacks skipper
Veteran second-row Sam Whitelock will captain New Zealand on their current Northern hemisphere tour with regular skipper Sam Cane sidelined by a broken cheekbone, forwards coach Jason Ryan said on Monday.
Life term sought for ex-Liberia rebel commander
Prosecutors in France's first trial of a participant in Liberia's bloody civil wars on Monday sought a life sentence for a former rebel commander accused of crimes against humanity.
Brazil's Bolsonaro still silent on election loss to Lula
Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro maintained an increasingly loud silence Monday after his election defeat, failing to acknowledge his loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- who faces a tough to-do list.
US Supreme Court's right-wing skeptical of using race in college admissions
The conservative-majority US Supreme Court appeared poised on Monday to ban the use of race as a factor in deciding who gets into America's elite universities.
Youngster Volpato fires Roma past 10-man Verona and into top four
Cristian Volpato shot Roma into the top four of Serie A on Monday with a late strike and assist in a 3-1 win at Verona which moved them above Lazio a week before the Rome derby.
Taylor Swift makes US song charts history with 'Midnights'
Taylor Swift made music history Monday, becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously nab all 10 spots on the top US song chart after the release of her album "Midnights."
Putin says normalisation in Armenia, Azerbaijan's interests
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he hopes for "normalisation" of ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan after he hosted talks with the rivals on Monday, reasserting Moscow's role as Caucasus powerbroker.
Biden threatens tax hit for oil majors who fail to lower costs
US President Joe Biden plans to seek tax penalties for oil companies unless they invest their record profits in lowering household costs and ramping up production, a White House official said Monday.
Kyiv residents 'get by' after Russian strikes cut water and power
In a Kyiv park on Monday, over a hundred people queue to fill plastic bottles and canisters with water after Russian missile strikes knocked out large parts of the capital's supply.
Inter condemn fan-enforced stadium exit in honour of murdered ultra
Inter Milan condemned on Monday hardcore fans enforcing the mass exit of an entire section of the San Siro to honour a notorious supporter murdered just before their win over Sampdoria this weekend.
Somalia attacks toll jumps to 116 amid appeals for aid
The death toll from twin bombings in Somalia at the weekend has increased to 116, officials in charge of rescue operations said Monday, as the country's president issued an urgent plea for international help for victims.
Taylor Swift first artist to claim entire top 10 on hot songs chart
Taylor Swift made music history Monday, becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously nab all ten of the top US song chart's spots after the release of her album "Midnights."
Injured France midfielder Pogba out of World Cup
Paul Pogba will miss France's World Cup defence as he needs more time to recover from knee surgery, his agent announced on Monday.