Niger newspapers feel force of post-coup sanctions
Weak sales, deserting advertisers, falling revenues and unpaid wages: Niger's newspaper industry has been buffeted by sanctions imposed on the country after military officers seized power in July.
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71% of musicians fear AI: French-German study
More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according to a study by French and German music societies published Tuesday.
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Uzbekistan plot Qatar 'surprise' in Asian Cup quarter-final clash
Srecko Katanec warned that his depleted Uzbekistan can "surprise" hosts and holders Qatar after defeating Thailand 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
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IMF lifts global growth forecast citing unexpected 'resilience'
The IMF announced Tuesday it has raised its 2024 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, citing unexpected resilience in major advanced and emerging market economies around the world, including the United States and China.
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Businesses on strike in western Iran after Kurds executed: activists
Businesses and shops in several cities in Kurdish-populated western Iran shut down Tuesday in a general strike protesting the hanging a day earlier of four Kurds convicted of collaborating with Israel, activists said.
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Possible 'first' sighting of newborn great white shark
Drone footage of a young shark emerging to the ocean surface could be the first sighting of a newborn great white, according to new research, potentially revealing a birthing site for the threatened ocean predators.
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Xavi 'liberated' by announcing Barcelona exit
Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt "liberated" after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.
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General Motors eyes strong 2024 as earnings top estimates
General Motors reported higher quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to continued robust vehicle pricing amid strong North American demand, offsetting the hit from a labor strike.
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Palestinians in Lebanon protest halt in funding to UN agency
Dozens demonstrated Tuesday outside the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in Beirut against several countries' decision to suspend funding for the body after Israel charged some staff participated in Hamas's October 7 attack.
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Guardiola still loving 'dream' Man City job as Haaland returns
Pep Guardiola said he has "everything a manager could dream of" at Manchester City as Erling Haaland is set to return from a two-month injury layoff against Burnley on Wednesday.
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