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Sweden emerges as sudden front-runner in troubled search 2030 Olympics

Sweden emerging as the front-runner in a troubled search for a 2030 Olympics host is as much a surprise in Stockholm as elsewhere

Major disruptions in computer systems cause delay in Lufthansa flights

A major disruption to the computer systems of German airline Lufthansa caused delays and cancellations at its main hub in Frankfurt and beyond on Wednesday

NATO chief Stoltenberg eyes bigger defence budgets, hard spending target

According to NATO's most recent estimates, 10 countries are close to or above the 2 per cent guideline. Thirteen spend around 1.5 per cent or less

Magnitude 5.7 quake hits New Zealand's capital, no damage reported

The quake struck under the Cook Strait that separates the North and South Islands at a depth of 74 kilometers (50 miles), USGS reported

FIFA reserves at $4 billion after World Cup success; more to come in 2026

FIFA had reserves of almost USD 4 billion after a financially successful 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and booming hospitality and ticket sales at the 2026 tournament in North America.

Elon Musk hopes to have Twitter CEO 'probably toward the end of this year'

'I think I need to stabilize the organization and make sure it's in a financial healthy place, Musk said when asked about when he'd name a CEO. I'm guessing probably toward the end of this year'

Trump probe: Justice Department seeks to pierce attorney-client privilege

The privilege protects lawyers from having to tell prosecutors about confidential conversations with their clients

Romania, Moldova both report mysterious balloon-like objects in their skies

The incidents occurred at around midday local time and briefly raised concerns in the two Eastern European countries, both which border Ukraine and have been affected by Russia's war

Fans barred from European soccer game in Moldova amid Russian plot fear

UEFA said Tuesday no fans will be allowed in the stadium when Sheriff hosts Serbian club Partizan in the first leg of a Europa Conference League knockout playoff

Rising toll makes earthquake deadliest in Turkey's modern history

More than 35,000 people have died in Turkiye as a result of last week's earthquake

UN appeals for $397 million to help 5 mn Syrian earthquake survivors

The United Nations chief launched a $397 mn appeal to help nearly 5 mn survivors of last week's devastating earthquake in rebel-held northwest Syria who have received very little assistance

US officials point to Russia using Iranian drones in war with Ukraine

American defence officials on Tuesday sought to dispel any doubt that Iran is supplying drones for Russia's war in Ukraine, releasing photos and analysis of unmanned aircraft deployed in the conflict

Ford to cut 3,800 jobs over next 3 years in Europe, mostly in Germany, UK

Ford said Tuesday that it will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe over the next three years in an effort to streamline its operations as it contends with economic headwinds

Coca-Cola says Q4 demand strong despite higher prices, revenue up by 7%

The company had locked in prices for some commodities in 2022, but is expecting its costs to rise this year

Germany signs deal to produce ammo for air defence guns sent to Ukraine

Germany has signed a deal for new ammunition for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns it provided to Ukraine to be produced at home after it ran into difficulties securing supplies from elsewhere

Palestinian teen killed in Israeli army raid in refugee camp in West Bank

A Palestinian teen was killed Tuesday during an Israeli army raid in a refugee camp in the northern West Bank, Palestinian officials said.

Dortmund targets big-spending Chelsea in first leg of Champions League

Chelsea has one of the most talented and expensive group of players ever assembled in world soccer. Now might be the ideal time to beat them.

Ukraine seeks warplanes at NATO talks, allies fret over ammunition needs

Ukraine maintained its appeal for Western countries to provide it with fighter jets Tuesday, but the United States and its NATO allies and partners voiced more concern about Kyiv's needs

As search progresses, more survivors found in Turkiye on 8th day of quake

Rescuers on Tuesday were working to reach people under the rubble in three provinces hit hard by the devastating quakes that hit Turkiye and Syria last Monday.

Global shares mostly rise as investors waited for US consumer price data

Rakuten Group shares plunged 1.5 per cent after the online retailer announced operating losses on its investments