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Spain lets wildfire evacuees return but France fears flames spreading

France needs more Canadair water bombers but building them is painfully slow

Jalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles

AI glasses help propel EssilorLuxottica sales growth

GSJJ Launches ESG-Certified Custom Challenge Coins and Pin Badges

Many feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall

Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas

Kering sales begin to recover as Gucci improves

FIFA says it hopes to sell $4.2bn stake in its tournaments

France pressures Suriname as illegal mining plagues border

Spain allows wildfire evacuees to return but France fears flames spreading

Cucurella keeps De la Fuente tattoo pledge after Spain World Cup win

Spain international Marc Cucurella revealed a new tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm on Tuesday, keeping a promise he made before the country's World Cup win.

'Not out of danger': Residents return to scorched French village

The scent of cinder lingered in the air as Michael Elicegui sipped a coffee on a cafe terrasse after returning to his French village following a wildfire.

Korda, Ryu eye history at Women's British Open

Nelly Korda and Ryu Hae-ran are bidding to join an elite group by claiming a third major of the season at the Women's British Open after sharing golf's biggest prizes in 2026.

US Fed begins meeting with markets expecting steady interest rates

The US Federal Reserve's key rate-setting committee opened a two-day meeting on Tuesday, with policymakers expected to hold rates steady amid growing concern over Iran war-fuelled inflation.

Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy

Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday.

Dozens feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall

Dozens of people were feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly killed one person and injured more than 100.

Synsira Launches Kind Local Pro with 100% On-Device AI

Operating entirely offline, Kind Local Pro gives individuals local data sovereignty without sacrificing AI performance

Diaz and Olise set to stay at Bayern, says CEO

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said Tuesday it would be "foolish" to let Luis Diaz leave while confirming Michael Olise would stay with the Bundesliga champions next season.

Fan favourite 'Zizou' soaks up acclaim after being named France coach

Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Zinedine Zidane did not let down the 100 or so French football fans waiting outside the federation headquarters as he came outside to greet them moments after being unveiled as national coach on Tuesday.

British drugs group GSK targets savings after profits slide

British pharmaceutical giant GSK on Tuesday said it was targeting future annual savings of £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion) after bottom-line profits tumbled in the second quarter.

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'Many people' feared trapped in mall after big Japan quake