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German factory orders drop in new blow to Merz

German factory orders drop in new blow to Merz

German industrial orders unexpectedly fell in August, marking a fourth straight month of decline, official data showed Tuesday, the latest blow to the government's efforts to reboot the ailing economy.

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Man City star Stones considered retiring after injury woes

Man City star Stones considered retiring after injury woes

Manchester City defender John Stones says he considered retiring last season as he struggled to cope with recurring injury problems.

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Kane could extend Bayern stay as interest in Premier League cools

Kane could extend Bayern stay as interest in Premier League cools

Harry Kane is considering extending his stay at Bayern Munich after the England captain claimed his interest in returning to the Premier League has cooled.

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Renewables overtake coal but growth slows: reports

Renewables overtake coal but growth slows: reports

Solar and wind farms generated more electricity than coal for the first time on record this year, but US and Chinese policy shifts are slowing growth, putting a global 2030 target out of reach, reports said on Tuesday.

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OpenAI's Fidji Simo says AI investment frenzy 'new normal,' not bubble

OpenAI's Fidji Simo says AI investment frenzy 'new normal,' not bubble

The dizzying investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure do not constitute a bubble but rather represent today's "new normal" to meet skyrocketing user demand, Fidji Simo, OpenAI's de facto number two, said on Monday.

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Extreme rains hit India's premier Darjeeling tea estates

Extreme rains hit India's premier Darjeeling tea estates

Torrential rains that triggered deadly landslides and floods in India's Darjeeling region also destroyed swathes of premier tea estates, officials said Tuesday.

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Raducanu retires from opening match in Wuhan heat with dizziness

Raducanu retires from opening match in Wuhan heat with dizziness

Emma Raducanu had her blood pressure and other vitals checked before retiring from her Wuhan Open first-round match with dizziness when down 6-1, 4-1 to American Ann Li on Tuesday.

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UK's Starmer condemns pro-Palestinian protests on Oct 7 anniversary

UK's Starmer condemns pro-Palestinian protests on Oct 7 anniversary

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged students to skip pro-Palestinian protests planned for the second anniversary on Tuesday of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack in Israel, suggesting they were disrespectful.

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Tokyo stocks hit new record as markets extend global rally

Tokyo stocks hit new record as markets extend global rally

Japanese stocks eked out another record Tuesday following the weekend election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also hit a new high amid the US government shutdown and French political upheaval.

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Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say

Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say

Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament, reports said Tuesday.

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