US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
Washington (AFP) – The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations high for another rate cut and a signal from policymakers…
UN envoy to Syria warns 'conflict has not ended yet'
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Syria's "conflict has not ended yet," even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting…
Ronaldo confirms wants to take reins of Brazilian football
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed he wants to become president of the country's football governing body to address a "deep crisis" the sport is facing nationally. Issued…
Arsenal cup glory could be springboard for more trophies, says Arteta
London (AFP) – Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday winning the League Cup could be a launchpad for more silverware as he celebrates five years in charge at Arsenal this week.…
After Assad's fall, Erdogan enjoys moment 'in the sun': analysts
Istanbul (AFP) – After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving…
Murakami tells alma mater he was a 'terrible student'
Tokyo (AFP) – Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a…
Spanish actor and Almodovar favourite Marisa Paredes dies at 78
Madrid (AFP) – Marisa Paredes, an acclaimed Spanish actor who achieved international fame by starring in many films by director Pedro Almodovar, has died at 78, the Spanish film academy…
China says spying claims involving UK's Prince Andrew 'preposterous'
Beijing (AFP) – China on Tuesday said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain's Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were "preposterous", after the UK government voiced…
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan wants renewable energy to be its top power source by 2040 in a push to reduce dependence on coal and gas and become carbon neutral by…
Restoring Milan's Duomo, one statue at a time
Milan (Italy) (AFP) – In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project -- a battered statue from the top of the Italian city's gothic…