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Nvidia, US stocks close higher after Chinese AI shock
US stocks and shares in chip-making giant Nvidia on Tuesday clawed back some of their losses following a steep sell-off a day earlier triggered by the sudden success of Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek.
Putin says talks with Ukraine possible, but not with Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called "illegitimate".
UN warns of ethnic attacks in eastern DR Congo
The UN peacekeeping force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has warned of the risk of ethnically motivated attacks as conditions deteriorate in the region, haunted by the legacy of the 1994 Rwanda genocide and its aftermath.
Serbia's students vow more anti-graft protests despite PM resignation
Students in Serbia vowed to continue protesting even after the country's Prime Minister Milos Vucevic announced his resignation on Tuesday, following weeks of mass demonstrations over the fatal collapse of a train station roof in November.
White House urges TikTokers to apply for press passes
Donald Trump's new press secretary on Tuesday invited TikTokers and podcasters to apply for White House press passes, in an effort to reach beyond the mainstream media that the US president often slams.
Key DR Congo city on brink as Rwanda-backed fighters take airport
An armed group backed by Rwandan troops took control of the airport in the besieged DR Congo city of Goma on Tuesday, a security source said, dealing a major blow to Congolese forces and putting the eastern regional capital on the brink of falling.
New backlash over Trump plan to move Palestinians out of Gaza
An idea floated by US President Donald Trump to move Gazans to Egypt or Jordan faced a renewed backlash Tuesday as hundreds of thousands of Gazans displaced by the Israel-Hamas war returned to their devastated neighbourhoods.
GM 2025 profit forecast clouded by Trump policy unknowns
General Motors faced questions Tuesday about the impact of potential moves by the Trump administration targeting trade and the environment, with the uncertainty overshadowing the company's latest results.
Thousands rally in Burkina, Mali and Niger to cheer ECOWAS exit
Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, due to take effect Wednesday.
UN confirms US demand to withdrawal from Paris climate deal
The United Nations confirmed Tuesday it had received notification from Washington of its withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement, a key campaign pledge of US President Donald Trump.
Doomsday clock ticks one second, closest ever to midnight
The "doomsday clock" symbolizing how close humanity is to destruction ticked one second closer to midnight Tuesday as concerns on nuclear war, climate and public health were jolted by US President Donald Trump's return.
End of 'American nightmare': Colombia brings migrants home
Dozens of Colombian illegal migrants arrived home from the United States Tuesday, grateful for an end to a grueling deportation ordeal at the heart of a bitter row between the countries.
Macron pledges Louvre 'renaissance' after decay alarm
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the Louvre would be "redesigned, restored and enlarged" after the director of the world's most visited museum voiced alarm about dire conditions for visitors and its collections.
After a 'flood of fire', Goma delivered to looters
Heavy artillery fire and bursts of automatic weapons resonated for endless hours.
Trump's 'Gen Z' press secretary to make White House podium debut
She's the face of a Trump-supporting Gen Z movement and the youngest White House press secretary in history. Now Karoline Leavitt is stepping up to the podium for the first time.
Trump freezes federal aid to Americans, triggering fury
President Donald Trump ordered a freeze starting Tuesday on potentially trillions of dollars in federal funding to Americans, impacting everything from education grants to small businesses loans -- and sparking accusations that he is violating the constitution.
Israel defies UN and vows to cut ties with UNRWA, with US blessing
Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, its UN envoy said Tuesday, after repeatedly accusing the organization of undermining its security.
Israel to cut all contact with UNRWA, intermediaries: Israel UN envoy
Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, Israel's envoy to the UN said Tuesday after repeatedly accusing the organization of undermining its security.
DRC's Goma on the brink as Rwanda-backed fighters take airport
An armed group backed by Rwandan troops took control of the airport in the besieged DR Congo city of Goma on Tuesday, a security source said, dealing a major blow to Congolese forces and putting the regional capital on the brink of falling.
New backlash over Trump plan to move people out of Gaza
An idea floated by US President Donald Trump to move Gazans to Egypt or Jordan faced a renewed backlash Tuesday as hundreds of thousands of Gazans displaced by the Israel-Hamas war returned to their devastated neighbourhoods.
Humanitarian situation in DRC's Goma 'extremely worrying': UN
The UN on Tuesday said the humanitarian situation in the besieged DR Congo city of Goma was "extremely worrying" amid mass displacement, food shortages, looted aid, overflowing hospitals and widespread sexual violence.
Serbian prime minister resigns, after months of anti-corruption protests
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned on Tuesday, following months of mass demonstrations over the fatal collapse of a train station roof in November.
Gunshots in DR Congo's Goma as protesters attack embassies
Gunshots rang out on Tuesday through parts of the besieged DR Congo city of Goma, where Congolese soldiers have clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan troops, while furious protesters attacked embassies in the capital Kinshasa.
French PM sparks outrage with immigration 'flooding' remark
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou drew sharp rebukes including from some of his allies on Tuesday after saying there was a growing feeling that immigrants were "flooding" France.
Gunshots in DR Congo's Goma ahead of new UN meeting
Gunshots rang out through parts of the besieged DR Congo city of Goma on Tuesday, as Congolese soldiers clashed with militia fighters backed by Rwandan troops ahead of a UN Security Council meeting.
AI fears weigh on tech stocks, as tariff talk boosts dollar
Japanese tech firms sank Tuesday following a rout on Wall Street after China's DeepSeek chatbot upended the artificial intelligence sector and sparked questions about huge investments by US titans.
Thousands of Palestinians return to north Gaza after hostage breakthrough
Thousands of displaced Palestinians were returning to the north of war-ravaged Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a deal for the release of another six hostages.
Trump orders planning for 'Iron Dome' missile shield for US
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, like the one that Israel has used to intercept thousands of rockets.
Trump signs order to get 'transgender ideology' out of military
US President Donald Trump said Monday he had signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called "transgender ideology," in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights.
Japanese tech stocks hit by AI fears, dollar boosted by tariff talk
Japanese tech firms sank Tuesday after a sell-off in US titans following news of China's DeepSeek chatbot, while the dollar rallied on a report saying Washington was considering universal tariffs on a range of goods.
For these 'Made in America' CEOs, Trump's tariffs won't change the game
Entrepreneurs running small and medium-sized businesses that manufacture and source exclusively in the United States have learned to cope with globalization, and do not expect major changes from Donald Trump's tariffs threats.
Trump warns of 'wake-up call' as low-cost Chinese AI jolts Silicon Valley
Fears of upheaval in the AI gold rush rocked Wall Street on Monday following the emergence of a popular ChatGPT-like model from China, with US President Donald Trump saying it was a "wake-up call" for Silicon Valley.