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Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid

New David Bowie museum unmasks the man behind the make up

Man Utd keeper Onana joins Trabzonspor on loan

UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback

Indonesia seizes part of nickel site over forest violations

Stocks rally into weekend with US rate cut 'seemingly locked in'

Springboks, Pumas out to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive

Scrutiny on Thai zoo grows after lion attack

UK economy stalls in July

Charlie Kirk's killing: what we know

US tariffs deal stokes 'monster' pick-up fears in Europe

Scramble for survivors as Afghan earthquake death toll passes 1,400

A powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan at the weekend killed more 1,400 and injured 3,000 others, the Taliban government said Tuesday, making it one of the deadliest to hit the country in decades.

Gus Van Sant in six films

After seven years away, US filmmaker Gus Van Sant returns with a new film screening out of competition at this year's Venice Film Festival, where he will also collect a lifetime award.

Gold hits high, stocks retreat as investors seek safety

The price of gold struck a record high above $3,500 an ounce Tuesday while stock markets mostly retreated as investors sought safety on global economy concerns.

'No miracle' in last-ditch talks with French PM: far right

Last ditch talks between the French far right and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou did not achieve any breakthrough, its leaders said Tuesday, heightening the chances that he will lose a confidence vote next week.

Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG as Ederson departs

Manchester City confirmed the signing of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after selling the long-serving Ederson to Fenerbahce.

From novelist to influencer: the many sides to Albert Camus

The premiere of "The Outsider" at this year's Venice Film Festival brings to the screen one of the world's most read novels, penned by French author Albert Camus, a star in his day and now.

Man City sign goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG

Manchester City confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday for a reported fee of around 35 million euros ($41 million).

Over the Moon: Fake astronaut scams lovestruck Japanese octogenarian

A Japanese octogenarian was swindled out of thosands of dollars after falling in love online with a self-described astronaut who sought her help to avert a spaceship crisis, police said Tuesday.

Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals

Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League as the "most competitive in world football", according to financial experts Deloitte.

Inoue says taunts 'missed the target' ahead of world title clash

Undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue conceded Tuesday that Murodjon Akhmadaliev has power but said the Uzbek "missed the target" by claiming to be the better overall boxer ahead of their title fight.

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Scramble for survivors after Afghan earthquake kills more than 900