Murray braced for Djokovic ire in coaching debut at Australian Open
Melbourne (AFP) – Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic’s ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the “unique opportunity” to coach him worth it.
At CES, AI
Las Vegas (AFP) – From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk.
S. Korea presidential security chief urges 'no bloodshed' in Yoon arrest
Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s presidential security chief said Friday there must be no bloodshed if investigators attempt to execute another arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid.
Canada's Trudeau battles to hold on after deputy PM resigns
Ottawa (AFP) – The bombshell resignation of Canada’s deputy prime minister is spurring new calls for the resignation of Justin Trudeau, whose rock-bottom popularity is plummeting further amid opposition attacks and US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
France imposes curfew for cyclone
Pamandzi (France) (AFP) – Authorities announced a nighttime curfew Tuesday to curb looting after a devastating cyclone hit the French overseas territory of Mayotte, with the country’s prime minister warning the death toll could rise.
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AI startup Databricks raises $10 bn as value soars
San Francisco (AFP) – Young startup Databricks, which specializes in scaling and building artificial intelligence, said Tuesday it raised $10 billion, bringing the company’s valuation to $62 billion.
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Saim Ayub, Salman Agha steer Pakistan to victory in first ODI
Paarl (South Africa) (AFP) – Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park on Tuesday.
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Assad's fall clears way for expanded US strikes on IS jihadists
Washington (AFP) – Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow has cleared the way for US strikes against the Islamic State group in areas previously shielded by Syrian and Russian air defenses — but the jihadists may also try to exploit the vacuum left by his fall.
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No 'credible civilian' purpose for Iran uranium: UK, France, Germany
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Britain, France and Germany accused Iran on Tuesday of growing its stockpile of high enriched uranium to “unprecedented levels” without “any credible civilian justification.”
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Syria Kurdish leader proposes 'demilitarised zone' in northern town
Beirut (Lebanon) (AFP) – The leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces on Tuesday proposed a “demilitarised zone” in the northern town of Kobane as fighting with Turkish-backed groups grips northern Syria.
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Chelsea, Lyon top Women's Champions League groups with perfect records
Madrid (AFP) – Catarina Macario scored two penalties in the space of five second-half minutes to lead Chelsea to a 2-1 comeback over Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday and confirm their status as group winners.
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Syria ex
Latakia (Syria) (AFP) – The military chief of Syria’s victorious Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham said on Tuesday it would be “the first” to dissolve its armed wing and integrate into the armed forces.
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Russia's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
Moscow (AFP) – The head of the Russian army’s chemical weapons division was killed Tuesday in a brazen Moscow attack claimed by Kyiv, the most senior military figure assassinated in Russia yet as the Kremlin’s campaign in Ukraine drags on.
