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Windfall tax backlash menaces Spain's green energy sector
Spain's left-wing government has infuriated banking and energy giants by wanting to maintain a windfall tax on them, threatening crucial investments for the European country's green energy transition.
Russian dissident Navalny's memoir published worldwide
A much-awaited posthumous memoir by Russian dissident Alexei Navalny was published worldwide on Tuesday, containing sometimes humorous descriptions of his life including his time in prison and the now-famous prediction that he expected to die there.
Families separated by front line in Russia's Kursk region
Anastasia Gridina breaks down when she talks about keeping in touch with her three-year-old daughter Darina -- who is stranded in Ukrainian-occupied territory in Russia's Kursk region.
India, China and S.Africa leaders underpin Putin at key summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a quick end to the Ukraine conflict during talks with President Vladimir Putin in Russia on Tuesday, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised Beijing's "profound friendship" with Moscow.
Modi calls for quick end to Ukraine conflict in talks with Putin
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted the Ukraine conflict to be resolved "quickly" and peacefully as he met President Vladimir Putin at a summit of major emerging economies on Tuesday.
Ukraine peace talks, NATO invite may hinge on US elections, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes for positive signals on Ukraine joining NATO after next month's US elections and that the vote could pave the way for peace talks with Russia.
IMF predicts slightly slower global growth in 2024 and 2025
Global growth is expected to ease slightly to 3.2 percent this year and remain at that level in 2025, the IMF announced Tuesday, while warning that the stable figures masked "important" regional and sectoral shifts.
Kenya court hears challenge to deputy leader's impeachment
Kenya's High Court began on Tuesday hearing a legal bid by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to overturn his ouster in a political saga that has plunged the upper echelons of Kenyan politics into disarray.
Women footballers call on FIFA to drop Saudi Aramco as sponsor
More than 100 female professional footballers from 24 countries have called on the sport's governing body FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco, citing human rights issues and treatment of the LGBTQ+ community as well as environmental concerns.
Mozambican opposition leader says security forces killed his lawyer
The main opposition candidate in Mozambique's contested general election on Tuesday accused security forces of killing his lawyer, as European Union observers cast doubt on the vote.
Modi calls for quick end to Ukraine conflict in meeting with Putin
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted the Ukraine conflict to be resolved peacefully and "quickly" as he met President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Russia on Tuesday.
Stock markets diverge tracking US outlook
Europe's main stock markets dropped Tuesday after gains for Chinese indices, as traders sought to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates ahead of the presidential election.
Blinken in Israel to push for Gaza truce
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday to push for a ceasefire in Gaza after his administration called for an end to the war in Lebanon "as soon as possible".
Harris and Trump push for every vote with just 14 days to go
One of the tightest US election races of modern times enters its final, two-week stretch Tuesday, with Republican Donald Trump making a special pitch to Latino voters as Democratic rival Kamala Harris sits down for a national network interview.
Apple CEO visits China for second time this year as sales slump
Apple CEO Tim Cook was in China for the second time this year, he said on social media Tuesday, as the US technology giant seeks to shore up slumping sales in a crucial overseas market.
Frontline Ukraine cafe offers glimpse of normality as war rages
Inside her cafe in the frontline Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Anna appeared calm as she poured a capuccino, filling the room with the scent of Java roast.
North Korea UN representative denies Pyongyang sent troops to Russia
North Korea has not sent troops to Russia to help Moscow fight Ukraine, one of its United Nations representatives said Monday, dismissing Seoul's claims as "groundless rumor".
King Charles caps Australia trip with 'barbie' and Opera House bash
King Charles III flipped sausages and admired Australian avocados on Tuesday on the final leg of his tour Down Under, a whirlwind jaunt designed to shore up support in one of his biggest realms.
Is Musk's million-dollar US voter lottery legal?
Donald Trump surrogate Elon Musk's offer of a million dollars to one registered voter in a swing state every day until the US Election Day on November 5 has raised questions about the legality of such a move.
Wealthy Israelis offer rewards for release of Gaza hostages
Frustrated with the dwindling prospect of reaching a ceasefire deal in the year-long Gaza war, some Israeli entrepreneurs have sought a different avenue to release hostages -- offering a financial reward for those who choose to free them.
China launches live-fire exercise in Taiwan Strait
China's military began a live-fire exercise near Taiwan on Tuesday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging large-scale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war.
Putin seeks to rival West with high-profile summit
Two dozen world leaders are gathering in Russia on Tuesday for the opening of a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western "hegemony".
Unsung heroes who saved 1,000 children from Rwanda genocide
The untold story of how around 1,000 children were rescued from Rwanda during the bloodiest and most chaotic days of its genocide is finally coming to light three decades after they were saved from the slaughter.
Rwanda orphans build hope from horror 30 years after genocide
Jeanne Allaire Kayigirwa was sure she was going to die three times during the Rwandan genocide in which most of her friends and family were massacred.
Hurricane leaves six dead in Cuba as power blackout eases
Hurricane Oscar left six people dead after hitting Cuba over the weekend during a major power blackout, authorities said Monday, as electricity was restored to most of the capital.
Harris woos on-the-fence Republicans, Trump tours storm damage
US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a push to woo moderates in her rival's camp in three swing states Monday, while Donald Trump slammed the government's response to Hurricane Helene as he toured the devastated state of North Carolina.
Power restored to most of Cuban capital after nationwide blackout
Electricity has been restored to almost 90 percent of Havana, the Cuban capital's energy supplier reported Monday, but several provinces remained without power four days after the start of a nationwide blackout.
Stock markets mostly slide, oil jumps as China cuts rates
Major stock markets mostly retreated Monday on profit-taking as oil prices jumped and traders weighed fresh interest-rate cuts from China's central bank.
Parents of Venezuela minors held after election ask UN to intervene
Relatives of Venezuelan minors detained in connection with protests against President Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection on Monday appealed to the United Nations children's agency to seek their release.
Tourist dreams turn sour after Cuba lights go off
Roberto Jimenez was hoping for a dream vacation in Cuba, but instead found himself among the tourists whose visits turned into a nightmare due to an island-wide blackout.
Italy PM seeks to save Albanian migrant deal amid spat with judges
Italy's hard-right government passed a new law Monday to overcome legal opposition to a migrant deal with Albania, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused judges of political bias.
Blinken back to Middle East to push for Gaza truce
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left for the Middle East Monday on a new push for an elusive Gaza ceasefire two weeks before US elections, seeing a new opportunity from Israel's killing of Hamas's leader.