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An Amazon river dries up, creating hellish crossing for villagers
Only the youngest and strongest villagers now brave the crossing of a vast, blistering stretch of sand where, in normal times, the waters of the mighty Madeira River flow in the Brazilian Amazon.
At Toronto film fest, the bizarre tale of a failed coup in Venezuela
Former US special forces trying to help overthrow Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro? Check. Speedboats cruising through international waters, private unmarked planes and Venezuelan army deserters in the Colombian jungle? Check.
Who is on SpaceX's historic private spacewalk mission?
Four US civilians are set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday -- a risky endeavor usually reserved for trained astronauts from government agencies.
Frenchman on trial for mass rape of wife back in court Wednesday
A Frenchman being tried for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife will be back in court on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital, the presiding judge at his trial said.
France's first lady makes cameo in new 'Emily in Paris' episode
The French president's wife Brigitte Macron is making her Netflix debut playing herself in the hit series "Emily in Paris", Elle magazine revealed Tuesday, ahead of the release of new episodes Thursday.
Mexico president's judicial reforms set for showdown in Congress
Controversial proposals by Mexico's outgoing president to allow voters to elect judges face a final hurdle Tuesday in Congress, despite mass opposition street protests, diplomatic tensions and investor jitters.
Israel strikes Gaza humanitarian zone, health ministry says at least 19 dead
Israel struck a declared safe zone in Gaza on Tuesday, in a strike the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said killed at least 19 people and the Israeli military said targeted Palestinian militants.
Jailed movie producer Weinstein 'out of danger' after heart surgery
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, 72, was recovering and "out of danger" Tuesday following emergency heart surgery, a representative told AFP.
Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea
Australia failed to score for the second successive match, China slumped to another defeat but Son Heung-min scored a stunning goal as South Korea got off the mark in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Vietnam evacuates 59,000 as typhoon floods toll climbs to 127
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on Tuesday as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while the death toll climbed to 127.
Sony to release PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7
Sony said Tuesday it would launch an upgraded version of its flagship games console with better graphics and AI capabilities on November 7, calling it PlayStation 5 Pro.
Frenchman on trial for mass rape of wife to testify Wednesday
A Frenchman being tried for recruiting strangers to rape his drugged wife will be back in court to testify on Wednesday after being admitted to hospital, the presiding judge at his trial said.
Nicaragua strips nationality of 135 exiled political prisoners
Nicaragua on Tuesday revoked the nationality of 135 former political prisoners who were freed and flown to Guatemala last week in a deal negotiated by the United States.
'Emily in Paris' spotlights designer looks with product placement
From Google and Samsung to LVMH, AMI, Jacquemus and even Lidl, brands galore take centre stage in the latest season of Netflix hit series "Emily in Paris", outshining its plot and characters.
Oil prices tumble on growth worries, stocks diverge
Oil's main international benchmark fell below $70 per barrel for the first time since the end of 2021 amid mounting concerns about slowing global growth.
Crisis-hit Volkswagen scraps German job protection deal
Volkswagen on Tuesday axed an agreement protecting jobs in Germany that had been in place three decades, as the ailing auto titan pushes ahead with a controversial cost-cutting plan.
Blinken urges Israel to make changes after activist killed
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he will press Israel to make "fundamental changes" in its operations in the occupied West Bank after the military acknowledged its fire likely killed a US citizen activist.
The five biggest-selling gaming consoles
Since video game consoles first emerged in the early 1970s, hundreds of millions have been sold to players eager to immerse themselves in their favourite franchises, from Assassin's Creed to Zelda.
'The Last Republican': film about anti-Trump Kinzinger debuts at TIFF
What do you do when the political party you've idolized since childhood crosses a red line and you cannot follow?
Catherine, Princess of Wales praised for cancer video
A slick video by Catherine, Princess of Wales announcing that her chemotherapy has finished marks a dramatic shift in communications for the British royal family, media and commentators said Tuesday.
'Scared': desperate Vietnamese flee flood-hit homes
Nguyen Thi Hue lingers in the alley where she lives on the banks of Hanoi's Red River, afraid it will be the last time she sees her home as severe floods threaten the capital in the wake of Typhoon Yagi.
EU scores 'big win' in court against Apple and Google
The EU's top court on Tuesday delivered two major victories in the bloc's battle to rein in tech giants by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sagas with billions of euros at stake.
Western powers sanction Iran over missiles to Russia
Western powers on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with short-range missiles for imminent use against Ukraine, calling it a dangerous escalation of the conflict that threatened European security.
UK's Starmer faces down parliament over 'unpopular' benefit cut
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived an early test of his fledgling premiership on Tuesday when lawmakers backed his controversial plan to end fuel benefits for millions of pensioners.
Dam overflow sparks new crisis in insurgency-hit Nigerian city
Flood water from an overflowing dam has destroyed tens of houses in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno state in northeast Nigeria, with emergency officials fearing the situation could get worse.
De Bruyne Belgium future in doubt after 'unacceptable' France defeat
Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne's future with the national side has been thrown into doubt after he slammed his teammates as "not good enough" after a 2-0 Nations League defeat to France.
Harris and Trump to clash in pivotal presidential debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are poised to face off in a high-stakes televised debate Tuesday, a potentially game-changing moment less than two months ahead of the US presidential election.
Indonesia hold goal-shy Australia in World Cup qualifying
Toothless Australia failed to score for the second World Cup qualifying match in succession as they were held 0-0 by a gutsy Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Germany's Fuellkrug to miss Netherlands clash with injury
Germany forward Niclas Fuellkrug will miss Tuesday's Nations League clash with the Netherlands with an Achilles tendon strain, the German FA (DFB) confirmed before the match.
US Fed vice chair tones down proposals for fresh banking regulations
A senior US Federal Reserve official proposed Tuesday a number of "broad and material" changes to new banking rules, toning down plans to tighten regulation and supervision.
England Test captain Stokes back for Pakistan tour
Ben Stokes returns as captain for England's three-Test tour of Pakistan next month while Brydon Carse could make his debut just weeks after completing a ban for breaches of betting rules.
Floods hit millions in West and Central Africa
Parts of Central and West Africa have seen heavy flooding over an unusually intense rainy season, unleashing a humanitarian crisis in which hundreds have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced.