Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 mn in Geneva auction
A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly nine million dollars at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the world's most expensive green stone.
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Venezuela crackdown helped avert 'civil war': attorney general
Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab defended the state's crackdown on opposition supporters after disputed July elections, telling AFP the authorities' actions helped avert a "civil war."
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Trump shapes team ahead of White House return
Donald Trump continued to cement his incoming team Tuesday -- a mix of seasoned figures and hard-liners -- ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden in what will be his first White House visit since exiting amid scandal four years ago.
Read moreBarcelona blitz St Poelten in Women's Champions League
A five-goal blitz in the space of 12 minutes sent Barcelona on their way to a 7-0 romp over St Poelten in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday, while Arsenal downed Juventus.
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Climate cash should also go to nuclear, says UN atomic chief
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Tuesday that atomic power should also be allowed to tap into climate change funds.
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Free Facebook in EU with less targeted ads
Under pressure by EU regulators, Meta said Tuesday it was offering non-paying users of its Facebook and Instagram services in the bloc the ability to do so with less targeted ads, as well as cutting its subscription rates.
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Dupont set to be fit for New Zealand despite illness
France assistant coach William Servat said on Tuesday captain Antoine Dupont sat out full training earlier in the day with an illness but will be fit for his country's upcoming clash with New Zealand.
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New balls, please, plead top men's tennis players
The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP finals into a fury and leaving them deflated.
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Ban rules Radradra out of Fiji's final November internationals
Star centre Semi Radradra will miss Fiji's remaining internationals this month after receiving a two-week ban Tuesday for a high tackle in last weekend's win over Wales.
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US contractor ordered to pay $42 mn to Iraqis tortured at Abu Ghraib
A federal jury on Tuesday ordered a US defense contractor to pay $42 million in damages to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison, their lawyers said.
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