UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
Andy Burnham told the inaugural meeting of his cabinet Tuesday that he would lead a "cost-of-living government", after unveiling an energy tax cut on his first full day as prime minister.
Read moreUNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' in Africa amid aid cuts
UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima called on Tuesday for "radical change" following global aid cuts, telling AFP that African governments must re-prioritise their own health spending.
Read morePharma heavyweights clash over anti-obesity drug ads
Danish pharmaceuticals heavyweight Novo Nordisk said Tuesday it is suing its arch US rival, Eli Lilly, over "false and materially misleading" adverts for their competing weight-loss and anti-diabetes treatments.
Read moreEU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
The European Union said Tuesday that it had defnitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's presence at the world's biggest contemporary art show.
Read moreHungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe
Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday raided the data servers of nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban's Fidesz party as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.
Read moreHeavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood
Heavy rain and warnings of further flooding dampened the search Tuesday for dozens of residents missing in eastern Afghanistan, after a major deluge smashed through one province killing at least 23 people.
Read moreGeneral Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offset a hit from costs tied to winding down electric vehicle investments.
Read moreArgentina represented themselves in 'best possible way' at World Cup: Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the "best possible way" at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder's red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.
Read moreUproar in France over reintroduction of bee-harming pesticides
Environmentalists in France were outraged Tuesday as parliament looked set to authorise some farmers to use two bee-harming pesticides banned in France but allowed in the European Union.
Read morePhilippines, China summon ambassadors over clash in disputed waters
The Philippines and China summoned each other's ambassadors on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila's allies.
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