China factory output rebounds on zero-Covid relaxation
China's factory activity expanded in January after months of contraction, official data showed Tuesday, as the world's second-largest economy stirs back to life after Beijing ended strict Covid curbs.
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Eye-watering onion prices make Philippine staple a luxury
Even before his onions are fully grown, Philippine farmer Luis Angeles races to harvest the crop and cash in on eye-watering prices for a vegetable that has become a luxury item in the country.
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France braces for disruption as more pension protests loom
France is bracing for major transport blockages on Tuesday, with mass strikes and protests set to hit the country for the second time in a month in objection to a planned reform to raise the retirement age.
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China manufacturing activity rebounds in January
China's factory activity expanded in January after four months of contraction, official data showed Tuesday, as its economy rebounded following the relaxation of strict Covid-19 curbs.
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Seventh Memphis officer suspended, three firefighters sacked, over fatal beating
Memphis police said Monday a seventh officer has been suspended over the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man whose death shocked the United States and has seen five officers fired and charged with murder.
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French rugby in 'sad' place off the field before Six Nations - Les Bleus great Magne
Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country's rugby are "sad" to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.
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Real Madrid expected to continue European dominance of Club World Cup
One of the last Club World Cups in its current format begins on Wednesday in Morocco, where Real Madrid will be favourites to continue Europe's dominance of the much-maligned FIFA competition.
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New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declares 'I'm not the messiah'
New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday declared that he's "not the messiah", but he is aiming to win this year's World Cup in France.
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After drought, winter rains revive Iraq's famed marshlands
Black buffaloes wade through the waters of Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes, leisurely chewing on reeds. After years of drought, winter rains have brought some respite to herders and livestock in the famous wetlands.
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Bonza airline launches budget flights in Australia
A new Australian budget airline, Bonza, launched its first flight Tuesday, promising cheap tickets, onboard craft beer, snags (sausages) and a relaxed approach to crew uniforms.
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