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German 'Maddie' suspect could be free soon after cleared of separate sex crimes

German 'Maddie' suspect could be free soon after cleared of separate sex crimes

The German convicted rapist and main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was on Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial.

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China says to take anti-dumping measures against EU brandy imports

China says to take anti-dumping measures against EU brandy imports

China said on Tuesday it would impose anti-dumping measures on brandy imported from the European Union, marking the latest salvo in an escalating trade row between Beijing and Brussels.

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German suspect in 'Maddie' case cleared in separate sex crimes trial

German suspect in 'Maddie' case cleared in separate sex crimes trial

The German convicted rapist and main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann was on Tuesday cleared of all charges in an unrelated sex crimes trial.

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Israel expands offensive against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel expands offensive against Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel ramped up its ground offensive against Hezbollah along Lebanon's southern coast on Tuesday, after deploying more troops in the country and urging civilians living near the Mediterranean to evacuate.

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China stocks rally fizzles on stimulus worries amid Asia retreat

China stocks rally fizzles on stimulus worries amid Asia retreat

Mainland Chinese markets rallied Tuesday but were well off their morning highs, while Hong Kong suffered its worst day in 16 years on disappointment at a lack of detail on Beijing's raft of economic stimulus announced last month.

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Bangladesh's Yunus says no elections before reforms

Bangladesh's Yunus says no elections before reforms

Bangladesh's interim leader has refused to give a timeframe for elections following the ouster of his autocratic predecessor, saying in an interview published Tuesday that reforms are needed before polls.

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England strike twice as Pakistan reach 397-6 at lunch in first Test

England strike twice as Pakistan reach 397-6 at lunch in first Test

England took two wickets just before lunch to restrict Pakistan to 397-6 on the second day of the first Test in Multan on Tuesday.

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China stocks rally peters out on stimulus worries amid Asia retreat

China stocks rally peters out on stimulus worries amid Asia retreat

Mainland Chinese markets rallied Tuesday but were well off their morning highs, while Hong Kong tumbled as traders were left disappointed by a lack of detail on Beijing's raft of economic stimulus announced last month.

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Taiwan's Foxconn says building world's largest 'superchip' plant

Taiwan's Foxconn says building world's largest 'superchip' plant

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn said on Tuesday it is building the world's largest production plant for US hardware leader Nvidia's GB200 "superchips" that power artificial intelligence servers.

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Kenya's deputy president faces impeachment vote

Kenya's deputy president faces impeachment vote

Kenya's parliament was set to vote on Tuesday on impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a political drama that has exposed a rift in the governing party.

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