Defying headwinds, Germany stocks hit milestone
Germany's blue-chip DAX stock index jumped above 20,000 points for the first time Tuesday following gains on US and Asian markets, defying multiple headwinds battering Europe's biggest economy.
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France risks fresh political crisis in no-confidence vote
France on Tuesday braced for new political turmoil as opposition lawmakers prepared to back a no-confidence motion this week that risks toppling the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office.
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Thai dissident jailed for two more years over royal defamation
One of Thailand's most prominent human rights activists was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday under the kingdom's royal defamation law, his fifth conviction on the controversial charges, a legal rights group said.
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Australian tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91
Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on Tuesday as tributes poured in.
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IBF heavyweight champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi Arabia
British heavyweight Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world title against Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on February 22.
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Japan to use AI to tackle online manga and anime piracy
Japan is planning to use AI to police anime and manga pirating websites that the pop-culture powerhouse accuses of costing it billions of dollars in lost revenue every year.
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Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25
Thousands of people have been displaced by torrential floodwaters that slammed into southern Thailand, where the death toll has risen to 25, officials said on Tuesday.
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China curbs exports of key chipmaking components to US
Beijing said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after Washington announced curbs targeting China's ability to make advanced chips.
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US 'disappointed' after plastic pollution talks collapse: White House
The US government said Tuesday it was "disappointed" after nations negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic waste failed to reach a deal, blaming a "small group" of countries and producers for blocking progress.
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Asian markets boosted by new China hope, euro falls on France woes
Most markets rose in Asia on Tuesday on hopes China will unveil fresh measures to boost the world's number two economy following reports that authorities will hold a key meeting next week.
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