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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 26 as search ongoing
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 26 people on the island of Cebu, authorities said early Wednesday, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors.
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Rugby World Cup draw set for December 3
The draw for an expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place on December 3, organisers said Wednesday, with hosts Australia confirmed as kicking off the tournament at Perth Stadium.
Economy
Saudi Electricity Company Appoints Eng. Khalid Bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer
Saudi Electricity Company Appoints Eng. Khalid Bin Salem AlGhamdi as Chief Executive Officer
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 19 as search ongoing
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 19 people on the island of Cebu, authorities said early Wednesday, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors.
Politics
US on brink of govt shutdown as last-ditch vote fails
The US government barreled towards its first shutdown in six years Tuesday, with funding expiring at midnight after Democrats fought a war of words with Donald Trump and senators rejected a last-ditch bid to keep the lights on.
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Chelsea memories don't 'feed' Mourinho after return ends in defeat
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
Economy
OpenAI launches Sora 2 with TikTok-style app
OpenAI on Tuesday released Sora 2, its most advanced video generation model yet, alongside a TikTok-style social app that will let users insert themselves into AI-created scenes through a feature called "cameos."
Economy
Nike shares rally on progress in turnaround
Nike reported a surprise increase in quarterly sales Tuesday, pointing to progress on a turnaround as it forecast a bigger cost hit from US tariffs.
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Liverpool lose to Galatasaray in Champions League, Chelsea beat Mourinho's Benfica
A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged out Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan.
Economy
Stars align for Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week
Louis Vuitton showcased a collection of flouncy skirts and sculptural ruffles in front of a star-packed audience while Stella McCartney had war and peace on her mind for her show on day two of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.
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Tigers down Guardians, Cubs edge Padres in baseball playoffs
Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful pitching performance to help the Detroit Tigers claim a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians while the Chicago Cubs edged the San Diego Padres 3-1 as Major League Baseball's playoffs got under way on Tuesday.
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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return in Champions League
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios' own-goal condemned the former Blues boss to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Nature
Beaches shut on Spain's Ibiza as downpours spark floods
Spain's Mediterranean holiday islands of Ibiza and Formentera emerged relatively unscathed from torrential rainfall on Tuesday that triggered floods and prompted the closure of beaches and schools.
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Liverpool slump to Champions League defeat at Galatasaray
Liverpool slumped to a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday as Victor Osimhen's 16th-minute penalty handed the Turkish giants victory.
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Spurs snatch late draw at Bodo/Glimt in Champions League
Tottenham emerged from a chastening trip to the Arctic Circle with a 2-2 draw in the league phase of the Champions League thanks to a late own-goal by Bodo/Glimt's Jostein Gundersen.
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 8 as search ongoing
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines late Tuesday, collapsing buildings and killing at least eight people on the island of Cebu, authorities said, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers worked through the night.
Sports
Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios's own goal condemned the former Blues boss to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Economy
Dow ends at record as US stocks shrug off shutdown risk
The Dow finished at a fresh record Tuesday as markets largely shrugged off the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown due to a stalemate on budget talks.
Politics
UN Security Council OKs new military force to fight Haiti 'terrorist' gangs
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, full-fledged force with military troops.
Sports
Dominant Inter sweep past Slavia Prague in Champions League
Inter Milan continued their strong start to this season's Champions League on Tuesday with a comfortable 3-0 win over Slavia Prague at the San Siro.
Sports
Bad Bunny Super Bowl show has MAGA hopping mad
Supporters of President Donald Trump, including a senior White House official, have lashed out after Latin megastar Bad Bunny was named as the headliner for next year's Super Bowl halftime show.
Technology
Amazon adds AI muscle to connected home lineup
Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the latest generation of connected products, featuring enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities designed to make interactions with AI more frequent and natural.
Nature
Antarctic sea ice hits its third-lowest winter peak on record
Antarctica's winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the growing influence of climate change on the planet's southern pole.
Trump says US cities should be military 'training grounds'
US President Donald Trump told a rare meeting of top military officers Tuesday that the country faces a "war from within" and suggested American cities be used as "training grounds" for troops.
Politics
UN Security Council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, full-fledged force with military troops.
Sports
Dolphins' Hill out for season after knee surgery
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the NFL season after suffering "multiple" torn ligaments in Monday's victory over the New York Jets, the Dolphins said Tuesday.
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Rodri 'not ready' for rigours of Man City schedule, says Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Rodri will need much more time to find his top form after struggling with fitness problems on his return from a serious knee injury.
New youth-led protests hit Madagascar despite government's dismissal
Thousands of protesters marched in fresh street demonstrations in Madagascar on Tuesday and police fired tear gas and rubber bullets, AFP journalists saw, despite President Andry Rajoelina sacking his government in a bid to quell days of deadly unrest.
Politics
With all-or-nothing Gaza plan, Trump turns tables for Israel
In presenting a Gaza plan as an ultimatum to Hamas, US President Donald Trump has turned the tables to give Israel the advantage diplomatically -- and an even freer rein on the ground if a deal fails.
Health
Trump announces Pfizer deal he says will lower certain drug prices
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a deal granting Pfizer a three-year reprieve on planned tariffs as the pharmaceutical giant vowed to voluntarily lower the prices of unspecified drugs for US purchase.
Trump gives Hamas '3 or 4 days' on Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to accept his plan to end the war in Gaza "for their own good" or face severe consequences.
Sports
Real Madrid thrash Kairat with Mbappe hat-trick
Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.