The German government said Tuesday that it had acquired a stake in the local subsidiary of Dutch power grid operator TenneT, a strategic investment by Berlin in critical energy infrastructure.
French authorities summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a "voluntary interview" and searched the local offices of his social media network X on Tuesday in a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes, prosecutors said.
Finland is building a new fleet of icebreakers for the US but President Donald Trump's plans for Greenland, which he covets, and tense US-EU ties have raised concerns over the deal.
- Petro extradites drug lord hours before White House visit
- Disney names theme parks chief Josh D'Amaro as next CEO
Culture
The Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday that Josh D'Amaro, head of its theme parks division, will replace Bob Iger as chief executive when the entertainment titan steps down in March.
February 03, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Spanish skater allowed to use Minions music at Olympics
Sports
February 03, 2026
Star France scrum-half Antoine Dupont will make his return to the team to face Ireland in the Six Nations after head coach Fabien Galthie on Tuesday named him as captain.
February 03, 2026
RECENT NEWS
France summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a "voluntary interview" as cybercrime authorities on Tuesday searched the French offices of his social media network X, the Paris public prosecutor's office said.
February 03, 2026
The new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Tuesday the organisation should "focus" on sport in order to preserve its neutrality.
February 03, 2026
The girlfriend of Everton winger Dwight McNeil took aim at Crystal Palace on Tuesday and highlighted the mental toll placed upon players by the uncertainty of the transfer window.
February 03, 2026
Sports
The family of Sam and Cian Prendergast will be as "proud as punch" after Ireland head coach Andy Farrell on Tuesday picked the pair to start together for the first time, with France looming in the Six Nations.
February 03, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Germany has the highest proportion of older workers of any European Union country, official data showed Tuesday, with almost a quarter of those in employment aged between 55 and 64.
A 13-year-old boy recounted on Tuesday how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off Western Australia to get help for his family in a feat hailed by rescuers as "superhuman".
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday denied claims by President Donald Trump that the country's new mega-dam was funded by the United States.
The son of Norway's crown princess pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to four counts of rape at the opening of a trial that has embarrassed the royal family.
February 03, 2026
Politics
Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack this year on Ukraine overnight, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in freezing temperatures on Tuesday, just one day ahead of fresh talks aiming to find an end to the four-year war.
February 03, 2026
RECENT NEWS
A French national facing a possible death sentence in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges was acquitted Tuesday, freeing him after nearly two and a half years in detention.
The runaway success of the Switch 2 console drove up Nintendo's net profit by more than 50 percent in the nine months to December, the Japanese video game giant said Tuesday.
China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla.
The runaway success of the Switch 2 console drove up Nintendo's net profit by more than 50 percent in the nine months to December, the Japanese video game giant said Tuesday.
February 03, 2026
- From rations to G20's doorstep: Poland savours economic 'miracle'
- Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital
- 'Way too far': Latino Trump voters shocked by Minneapolis crackdown
- England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup
- Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs
- 'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins
- Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams
- Equities and precious metals rebound after Asia-wide rout