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Ailing UK director Mike Leigh wishes he could make '100 more films'
British filmmaker Mike Leigh told AFP Thursday he regretted he could not make "another hundred films" because of ill health, as he attended the London premiere of his prize-winning latest work.
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Tuchel says Maguire 'will always be in contention' for England
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Harry Maguire will "always be in contention" for England despite overlooking the Manchester United defender for his first two games in charge.
Iran book World Cup spot as Australia, Saudis keep hopes alive
Perennial World Cup participants Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at next year's global showpiece after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday.
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup
Iran booked their place in the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 home draw against Uzbekistan at Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.
Big bucks Iyer leads Punjab to win over Gujarat in IPL
India batsman Shreyas Iyer led from the front with an unbeaten 97 to set up a 11-run win for Punjab Kings in a big-hitting IPL clash with Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.
'Spider-Man,' 'Harry Potter' producers hired for new 007 film
The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday.
Trump, intel chiefs dismiss chat breach
President Donald Trump and top US intelligence officials raced Tuesday to stem a growing scandal after a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat about air strikes on Yemen's Huthi rebels in a stunning security breach.
Boko Haram fighters kill 20 Cameroonian troops: sources
Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP.
Bolsonaro headed 'criminal organization' to stay in power, court told
Brazil's attorney general on Tuesday accused far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro of having steered a "criminal organization" whose objective in 2022 was "to ensure he remains in power."
Istanbul court jails 7 journalists as protesters fill streets
Thousands of students chanting angry slogans hit the streets of Istanbul on Tuesday as a court jailed an AFP journalist and six others for covering the biggest protests to hit Turkey in over a decade.
Vernon takes Tour of Catalonia sprint as teen Brennan keeps lead
British sprinter Ethan Vernon won a mass sprint on the Tour of Catalonia on Tuesday, followed over the line at Figueres by teenage compatriot Matthew Brennan.
Stocks meander as fears ease over next Trump tariffs
Global equities meandered Tuesday as Wall Street struggled to hold early gains while European stocks made modest gains as concerns eased over the next round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.
Ex-Man City player Barton gets suspended jail term for assaulting wife
Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton was Tuesday given a 12-week suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of assaulting his wife by kicking her in the head at their family home.
UK judge slams Paddington Bear statue vandals
Two vandals who broke a statue of Paddington Bear in half were the "antithesis" of everything the affable character from British storybooks stands for, a UK judge sentencing the pair said on Tuesday.
Back in the pink: Senegal salt lake gets its colour back
The waters of Senegal's Lake Retba are back to their famous pink hues three years after floods washed away their rosy tinge -- and businessfolk and tourists are thrilled.
Robinson crashes out of World Cup giant slalom, Brignone eyes season title
Alice Robinson's bid for an historic alpine World Cup giant slalom crown took a massive hit Tuesday as she crashed out of the first leg at the World Cup finals, opening the door to rival Federica Brignone.
French art expert on trial over forged furniture at Versailles
A top French art expert went on trial on Tuesday accused of falsely claiming furniture he built to be from the 18th century that was then sold at high prices to buyers including the Palace of Versailles.
'An Italian miracle': Controversial Winter Olympics track slides into action
After many setbacks, controversies and only 13 months of construction, a feat hailed as "an Italian miracle," the sliding track for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games was inaugurated on Tuesday.
On US visit, Estonia warns of Putin 'upper hand' through talks
Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress.
Australia, Saudis keep World Cup hopes alive as S. Korea stutter again
Australia beat China 2-0 on Tuesday to boost their chances of automatic World Cup qualification, but Saudi Arabia stayed in touch in Group C with a goalless draw in Japan.
Temple burned, UNESCO village evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread
Residents of a UNESCO-listed village were ordered to evacuate while a historic Buddhist temple was burned to the ground Tuesday as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires.
Lesotho's king warns nation will reel from Trump cuts
Lesotho will suffer from Donald Trump's aid cuts and stands to lose up to 40,000 jobs if the US president also cancels a trade pact granting duty-free access to the American market, the monarch of the tiny southern African kingdom warned ahead of a trip to Europe on Wednesday.
SpaceX rocket fuel makes stunning swirl in European sky
A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists.
US says Russia, Ukraine agree to end Black Sea military action
Russia and Ukraine agreed Tuesday to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, achieving a tentative first step towards peace in talks with the United States held in Saudi Arabia.
EU unveils critical material projects to cut China dependence
The EU unveiled dozens of projects Tuesday to ramp up extraction of critical raw materials in Europe as the bloc seeks to reduce its over-reliance on China.
UK watchdog concerned Oasis fans 'misled' into buying costly tickets
Fans of UK rockers Oasis may have been tricked into buying "platinum" seats that offered no additional advantage during the much-criticised ticket sale for their upcoming reunion gigs, Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday.
Barcelona basilica narrows down search for artist to design facade
Celebrated Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo, his compatriot Cristina Iglesias and Mexican Javier Marin have been shortlisted to design the main facade of Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica, the body overseeing its construction said on Tuesday.
Brazil judges weigh whether to put Bolsonaro on trial for 'coup'
Brazil's Supreme Court started weighing Tuesday whether to put far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on trial for allegedly masterminding an attempted coup after losing elections in 2022.
Faux gras? Scientists craft 'more ethical' version of French delicacy
Foie gras — the fattened liver of ducks or geese — is a French delicacy prized for its rich, buttery flavor. But its production, which involves force-feeding the animals, has led to bans in several countries.
Turkish court jails 7 journalists after anti-Erdogan protests
A Turkish court on Tuesday remanded in custody seven journalists for covering the mass protests that erupted following the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, in a crackdown that has now seen more than 1,400 people arrested.
Trump brushes off Yemen chat breach as a 'glitch'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed the accidental addition of a journalist to a group chat about Yemen air strikes as a "glitch" and stood by his top national security team despite the stunning breach.
Stocks up as fears ease over next Trump tariffs
Wall Street clung to strong gains and European stocks rose on Tuesday over easing concerns about the next round of tariffs from US President Donald Trump.
Real Madrid making progress on Alexander-Arnold transfer: reports
Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid when his Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, according to reports on Tuesday.