UN sounds warning as refugee convention turns 75
The right to asylum is coming under increasing political strain across the world, the UN's refugees chief said Tuesday as he marked the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention.
Read more
France needs more Canadair water bombers but building them is painfully slow
As French firefighters struggle to contain the worst wildfires in living memory with just 12 aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.
Read more
Keiko Fujimori becomes Peru's ninth president in a decade
Peru's conservative President Keiko Fujimori took office on Tuesday, vowing to tackle the wave of crime sweeping the Andean nation.
Read more
In devastated south Lebanon village, residents count on army deployment
As Lebanon's army deploys in the southern village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Hassan Sbeih is among those reassured by the troops and hoping the move will soon extend to areas still occupied by Israel.
Read more
Jalen Carter signs record $152m extension with Eagles
Jalen Carter has signed a four-year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, the club said Tuesday, in a deal that reportedly makes him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
Read more
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as president of Peru
Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's ninth president in a decade at an official ceremony in Lima on Tuesday, AFP journalists observed.
Read more
AI glasses help propel EssilorLuxottica sales growth
Sales of AI-enabled eyeglasses, which have nearly doubled since last year, helped EssilorLuxottica accelerate second-quarter growth, the world's largest maker of eyeglasses reported Tuesday.
Read more
GSJJ Launches ESG-Certified Custom Challenge Coins and Pin Badges
GSJJ today announced the launch of a new product line of Custom Challenge Coins and Custom Pin Badges designed to support corporate recognition programs and employee retention initiatives in 2026, integrating defined production methods, tiered material options, environmentally certified materials, and coordinated display and packaging solutions.
Read more
Many feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall
Emergency responders searched early Wednesday for people feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly killed one person and injured more than 100.
Read more
Airbus completes record 24-hour flight with plane to be used by Qantas
A specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of it joining Qantas's fleet next year.
Read moreIn The News
