Au so chic: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in a century
The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago.
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Ferrari unveils first fully electric car
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills.
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Rubio revives 'Quad' with new Asia projects after questions on US
The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday, reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran.
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'Next time I'll stab you': Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks
When a teacher at a school in northwestern Russia tried to wake a 16-year-old student sleeping at his desk, he muttered: "You'll regret this."
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Starbucks Korea reveals series of mishaps leading to 'Tank Day' campaign
Starbucks Korea revealed on Tuesday a series of mishaps leading to its heavily criticised "Tank Day" promotion, including the use of AI to develop the campaign, which it said lacked "social and historical sensitivity".
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Rubio revives 'Quad' alliance in India, but staying power unclear
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Tuesday for a revival of joint cooperation with Australia, India and Japan -- the so-called Quad grouping viewed suspiciously by China -- following disagreement on Iran and questions over US commitment.
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Rubio says US ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday Washington remained ready to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine, after Moscow threatened new strikes on Kyiv.
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Arsenal must banish European final demons to make Champions League history
From Jens Lehmann's rush of blood to 'Nayim from the halfway line', Arsenal will have to banish three decades of European final misery if they are to win the Champions League for the first time.
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US hits Iran with new strikes, despite talks to end war
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperiling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war.
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Asia stocks, oil prices mixed on US-Iran deal uncertainty
Asian stocks and oil futures were mixed on Tuesday after fresh US strikes on Iran threatened fragile negotiations to reopen the Hormuz strait.
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