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Cooler temperatures offer respite for Chile firefighters

Cooler temperatures offer respite for Chile firefighters

Cooler weather on Tuesday boosted efforts by firefighters to contain major blazes in south-central Chile that have killed 20 people.

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Scientists plan deep-sea expedition to probe 'dark oxygen'

Scientists plan deep-sea expedition to probe 'dark oxygen'

A team of scientists announced Tuesday they have developed new deep-sea landers specifically to test their contentious discovery that metallic rocks at the bottom of the ocean are producing "dark oxygen".

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Howe calls on Newcastle to use spirit of Robson to inspire win over PSV

Howe calls on Newcastle to use spirit of Robson to inspire win over PSV

Eddie Howe urged Newcastle to use the spirit of former boss Bobby Robson as they target a vital Champions League victory against PSV Eindhoven.

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Ter Stegen to join Girona on loan: Barca coach Flick

Ter Stegen to join Girona on loan: Barca coach Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Tuesday reports that veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will join neighbours Girona on loan.

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France PM forces part of budget through parliament without vote

France PM forces part of budget through parliament without vote

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday rammed part of the 2026 budget through parliament without a vote, exposing himself to a no-confidence motion, after negotiations reached an impasse.

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Scotland boss Townsend picks veterans Gray and Cherry for Six Nations

Scotland boss Townsend picks veterans Gray and Cherry for Six Nations

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said France-based forwards Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry would add experience and reliability after naming his 40-man squad for the Six Nations on Tuesday.

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Record try-scorer Penaud faces French axe for Six Nations

Record try-scorer Penaud faces French axe for Six Nations

France's record try-scorer Damian Penaud will be dropped from the holders' Six Nations squad in a shock move by coach Fabien Galthie, a source close to the winger told AFP on Tuesday.

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Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON

Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to the Liverpool squad on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.

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Rosenior keen to build winning ties with 'world-class' Fernandez

Rosenior keen to build winning ties with 'world-class' Fernandez

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said he is hoping Enzo Fernandez can be convinced to remain at Stamford Bridge for the long term by success on the pitch.

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Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring AFCON champions

Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring AFCON champions

Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga began a victory parade to celebrate their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

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