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X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked
A Brazilian judge on Tuesday ordered the unblocking of the bank accounts of Elon Musk's X in the country after the social media platform agreed to pay more than $5 million in fines.
California passes law allowing Dutch-style cannabis cafes
Starting next year, diners in the western US state of California can smoke cannabis at certain restaurants, thanks to a new law allowing for "cannabis cafes" akin to those popularized in the Netherlands.
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon approaches
Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall.
Netflix war epic to open Asia's largest film festival
A Netflix period war drama produced by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will open Asia's largest film festival Wednesday, the first time a streaming title has kicked off the event.
Can music help plants grow? Study suggests sound boosts fungus
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
Death toll from powerful storm Helene tops 150 in US
The death toll from powerful storm Helene, which battered the southeastern United States, has climbed to at least 155, authorities said Tuesday, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris prepared to survey the damage.
Guatemala dismantles migrant trafficking ring
Guatemalan authorities on Tuesday dismantled a criminal network, with police among its ranks, responsible for smuggling migrants to the United States, the government said.
Tigers beat Astros, Royals blank Orioles to open MLB playoffs
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to defeat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack
The United States said Tuesday that it was discussing a joint response after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, warning Tehran of "severe consequences".
Nike earnings drop, says turnaround will take time
Nike reported a drop in profits Tuesday on sagging revenues as the sports giant cautioned that a turnaround from a rocky period would take time under a new CEO.
Vance, Walz set for US VP debate clash
US vice presidential contenders J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in what could be an unusually important undercard debate Tuesday as they compete for decisive votes in America's heartland just weeks before the election.
Arsenal beat PSG in Champions League duel, Dortmund hit Celtic for seven
Arsenal beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in their heavyweight Champions League duel on Tuesday, while last season's beaten finalists Borussia Dortmund gave Celtic a brutal reality check with an emphatic 7-1 win in Germany.
Inter sweep past Red Star to claim first Champions League win
Inter Milan won their first match of this season's revamped Champions League on Tuesday by sweeping aside Red Star Belgrade 4-0 at the San Siro.
Tigers defeat Astros 3-1 to open MLB playoffs
Detroit's Tarik Skubal pitched six scoreless innings and the Tigers held off a late fightback to beat Houston 3-1 on Tuesday as the Major League Baseball playoffs began.
Celtic got 'spooked', says Rodgers after Dortmund beating
Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers admitted his side got "spooked" in Tuesday's 7-1 Champions League loss at Borussia Dortmund.
'Rusty' Foden happy to kickstart Man City season in Bratislava rout
Phil Foden said he is still "rusty" but scored his first goal of the season as Manchester City thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 to record their first Champions League win of the campaign.
Fires taking Amazon closer to 'point of no return': expert
A year ago, Carlos Nobre, one of Brazil's top climate scientists, was a rare voice of optimism about the future of the planet.
NFL suspends Bills' Miller four games for personal conduct violation
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was suspended for four games on Tuesday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, the league announced.
US dockworkers launch mass strike a month before election
Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in an action that could drag on the world's largest economy just ahead of a November presidential election.
Leverkusen hold on to beat AC Milan in the Champions League
Bayer Leverkusen showed attacking flair and then defensive grit to see off AC Milan 1-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, continuing their perfect start to life in the competition.
Lewandowski hits brace as Barca crush Young Boys
Robert Lewandowski struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Young Boys 5-0 in a one-sided Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Man City kickstart Champions League campaign with Bratislava rout
Manchester City cruised to their first win in the Champions League this season with Erling Haaland among the goalscorers in a 4-0 thrashing of Slovan Bratislava that did little justice to the visitors' dominance.
Dortmund and Adeyemi hand Celtic brutal European reality check
Karim Adeyemi scored three goals in the first half as Borussia Dortmund handed Celtic a brutal Champions League reality check, winning 7-1 at home on Tuesday.
Havertz and Saka star as Arsenal sink PSG
Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka inspired Arsenal's 2-0 success against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday as the Gunners secured their first win in the Champions League this season.
Iron Dome: Israel's key anti-missile shield
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
Israel and ally US vow response as Iran fires missile barrage
Iran launched around 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders, prompting alarm across the region and vows of retaliation.
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan's white-ball skipper
Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball skipper on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his playing role in the future matches, batter said on social media site X.
Iran threatens 'crushing attacks' if Israel responds
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to carry out "crushing attacks" against arch-foe Israel if it retaliates for a missile attack by the Islamic republic on Tuesday.
Over 100 people to sue Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sex assault: lawyer
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, who say they were victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at the hands of Sean "Diddy" Combs are to sue the US rap star, a lawyer said Tuesday.
Kompany confident Kane will be fit to face Aston Villa
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany is hopeful Harry Kane will be able to shrug off an ankle injury to face Aston Villa on his return to England in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Pras Michel sues Lauryn Hill for fraud over canceled Fugees tour
Pras Michel on Tuesday sued bandmate Lauryn Hill, with claims including fraud and breach of contract over their canceled Fugees reunion tour.
Cranes stand still as US dockworkers fight for 'future'
Just a short drive from the New York skyline, giant cranes, containers, and machinery stand motionless behind closed gates.