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EV sales rebound in Germany as Chinese brands make inroads

EV sales rebound in Germany as Chinese brands make inroads

Electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in Germany in 2025, official data showed Tuesday, with Chinese manufacturers making inroads from a low base in the EU's largest economy despite tariffs.

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Swiss officials admit inspections failure at inferno bar

Swiss officials admit inspections failure at inferno bar

Swiss authorities admitted Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died in a New Year blaze.

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Taylor's endorsement prompts Swift sell-out for Sancerre wine

Taylor's endorsement prompts Swift sell-out for Sancerre wine

A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.

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Australian Open title rivals ease through in Brisbane warm-up

Australian Open title rivals ease through in Brisbane warm-up

Australian Open title rivals Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina all launched their build-up with straight-sets wins Tuesday in Brisbane but home favourite Nick Kyrgios lost on his return.

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Chelsea appoint inexperienced Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea appoint inexperienced Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

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IOC confident of Winter Olympics preparation despite delays

IOC confident of Winter Olympics preparation despite delays

One month out from the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive director Christophe Dubi told AFP on Tuesday that he was confident everything would be prepared on time, despite serious concerns.

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Ukraine's European, US allies meet in Paris on security guarantees

Ukraine's European, US allies meet in Paris on security guarantees

Key European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Tuesday in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour.

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Oil prices gain, as equities extend record run higher

Oil prices gain, as equities extend record run higher

Oil prices gained slightly and stock markets hit new heights Tuesday as investors tracked developments surrounding crude-rich Venezuela as well as the outlook for the global economy.

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Chelsea appoint Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea appoint Rosenior as new boss

Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday that the little-known Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca.

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Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir hospitalised with hip fracture after fall at home

Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir hospitalised with hip fracture after fall at home

Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling at his residence on Tuesday, an aide said.

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