Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals, or should art be accessible to all, without discrimination? France is hiking prices for non-Europeans at the Louvre this week, provoking debate about so-called "dual pricing".
Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say.
If there was a moment that summed up Nigeria's failed World Cup qualifying campaign, it was perhaps Victor Osimhen's incredible miss during a crunch play-off against Gabon.
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Gay footballer Josh Cavallo on Tuesday accused former club Adelaide United of being homophobic, saying it led to his departure, an allegation the team categorically rejected.
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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has generally avoided escalation in the face of Donald Trump's relentless criticism -- but in recent months, the central banker has become a rare figure to publicly resist his attacks.
January 12, 2026
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La Rochelle scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec, who was expected to be back-up to Antoine Dupont for France in the Six Nations, is likely to miss the start of the tournament after announcing on Monday he will be sidelined "for the moment".
January 12, 2026
Beyond smart watches and rings, artificial intelligence is being used to make self-testing for major diseases more readily available -- from headsets that detect early signs of Alzheimer's to an iris-scanning app that helps spot cancer.
January 12, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung for talks on Tuesday aimed at demonstrating their cordial ties as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.
January 12, 2026
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Washington announced Monday Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week as pressure grew on the interim leadership in Caracas to speed up the release of political prisoners.
January 12, 2026
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Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team's home series with India, ending a storied career.
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be "screwed" if the Supreme Court rules that some of his tariffs are illegal.
NATO and Greenland's government on Monday said they intended to work on strengthening the defence of the Danish autonomous territory, hoping to dissuade US President Donald Trump from trying to seize the island.
Israel will take part in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 12 in Vienna, according to the draw on Monday, as five countries are staying away this year over Israel's participation.
January 12, 2026
Sports
Xabi Alonso's reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the Spanish giants on Monday.
January 12, 2026
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Former Federal Reserve chiefs sharply criticized on Monday a US criminal probe into current chair Jerome Powell, calling it an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the central bank's independence.
Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli went on trial on Monday for money laundering in a sprawling corruption case that has drawn in several South American leaders.
US President Donald Trump is considering air strikes on Iran to stop a crackdown on protesters, the White House said Monday, adding that people were being "killed on the streets."
Paramount Skydance said Monday that it filed a lawsuit against Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) as it presses an unwelcomed bid to buy the CNN-parent company.
January 12, 2026
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