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Outlook worsens for whale stranded on German coast

Outlook worsens for whale stranded on German coast

The health of a humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic Sea coast is deteriorating, conservationists said Tuesday, as efforts to free the animal continued. The 10-metre (33-foot) long whale was first spotted stuck in shallow water close to Niendorf near the city of Luebeck early on

Aid flotilla arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites

Aid flotilla arrives in Cuba as US oil blockade bites

The first boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels reached Cuba on Tuesday to aid the island as a US fuel blockade deepens its energy crisis. The Maguro shrimp fishing boat docked in Havana three days later than hoped after battling strong winds, currents and a

Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains

Xiaomi quarterly profit slumps despite annual EV gains

Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced a dip in quarterly profit on Tuesday after slower smartphone sales, while electric vehicles drove a modest surge in annual revenue. The Beijing-based firm, one of the world's largest smartphone makers, has expanded rapidly since its launch in 2011 to produce home

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran arrests - Iranian authorities said that 466 people have been arrested, accused of seeking to destabilise the country through their online activity. The exact nature of the online activity nor the dates of the arrests were provided. Internet has been

US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president

US-Israeli war on Iran is 'breach of international law': German president

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said the US-Israeli war on Iran was a "breach of international law". In unusually strong comments, the German head of state said that just as there

Pentagon tightens press restrictions after court ruling

Pentagon tightens press restrictions after court ruling

The Pentagon beefed up restrictions on journalists covering the US military on Monday, days after a court ruled that its earlier overhaul to press access was unconstitutional. The clampdown is the latest in a string of measures by President Donald Trump and top officials against journalists and news outlets often

Tiger Woods to return to action in TGL with Masters looming

Tiger Woods to return to action in TGL with Masters looming

Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays Tuesday in the TGL golf league, weeks after the 15-time major champion said that the Masters in April was not "off the table". The 50-year-old underwent disc replacement surgery in October, the