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French woman faces cyberbullying after falling for fake Brad Pitt

French woman faces cyberbullying after falling for fake Brad Pitt

A French woman who revealed on TV how she had lost her life savings to scammers posing as Brad Pitt has faced a wave of online harassment and mockery, leading the interview to be withdrawn on Tuesday.

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China 'discriminating' against European medical devices in tenders: EU

China 'discriminating' against European medical devices in tenders: EU

The EU accused China on Tuesday of discriminating against European medical device producers in public contracts and warned of "decisive action" unless the issue can be resolved through dialogue with Beijing.

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Teen qualifier Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in Melbourne stunner

Teen qualifier Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in Melbourne stunner

Fearless teenage qualifier Joao Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in the biggest shock of the Australian Open so far.

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UK launches probe into dominance of Google search

UK launches probe into dominance of Google search

Britain's competition watchdog Tuesday launched an investigation into Google's dominant position in the search engine market and its impacts on consumers and businesses.

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Queen was not told aide was Soviet spy for years, UK records show

Queen was not told aide was Soviet spy for years, UK records show

Queen Elizabeth II was not told officially for nearly a decade that one of her most senior courtiers had admitted he was a Soviet spy, newly declassified British files revealed Tuesday.

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Stocks rise tracking tariffs, inflation and earnings

Stocks rise tracking tariffs, inflation and earnings

Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday with traders' attention fixed on President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans, earnings updates and upcoming inflation data.

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Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study

Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study

CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in electric vehicles and stricter new regulations, a German think tank said Tuesday.

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Itoje replaces George as England captain for Six Nations

Itoje replaces George as England captain for Six Nations

Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick said Tuesday as he named a 36-man squad for the tournament.

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NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage

NATO launches Baltic Sea patrols after suspected cable sabotage

The NATO military alliance said Tuesday it was launching a Baltic Sea monitoring mission following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months.

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Qatar says Gaza truce talks in 'final stages'

Qatar says Gaza truce talks in 'final stages'

Key mediator Qatar said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their "final stages" on Tuesday, adding that it was hopeful an agreement could be reached "very soon".

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