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The S&P 500 index closed at its lowest level in nearly two years on Tuesday.

Australian telecoms giant Optus came under more fire from the government on Tuesday for a massive cyber breach, while an anonymous online account believed to be that of the hackers said it was deleting stolen data and withdrawing a $1 million ransom demand.

Hertz, oil giant BP announced plans to build a network of electric vehicle charging stations.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince named prime minister

Blinken defends Pakistan arms sales against Indian criticism

Guinean ex-dictator jailed on eve of 2009 massacre trial

Alex Mashinsky, the CEO of crypto lender Celsius, is stepping down. The lender went bankrupt in July.

The recalled Halloween candy can be returned for a full refund at the place of purchase.

The Cactus Plant Flea Market x McDonald's Happy Meals are available starting on Monday.

Limits to EU hard-right front around Meloni: analysts

Europe's drug makers have warned they may stop making some cheap generic medicines because of surging electricity costs and are calling for an overhaul of the way they are priced, the latest industry to seek help as the energy crisis deepens.

The biggest threat from Hurricane Ian is expected in the Fort Myers to Tampa Bay region, according to the National Hurricane Center.

American Airlines and JetBlue on Tuesday went to trial in an antitrust case that revolves around the carriers' Northeast Alliance.

As higher borrowing costs slow Canada's outsized housing market, investors are betting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates to a lower end-point than the Federal Reserve, an outcome that could spell more trouble for the Canadian dollar.

Stellantis will provide financial support worth up to 1,400 euros ($1,350) to most of its employees in France and will bring forward salary negotiations to December to counter surging consumer prices, the carmaker said after talks with unions.

Disney World is currently open and operating as normal, but some attractions and hotels are closed on the resort.

Meta says China-based campaign aimed at US election

Nexi, Europe's biggest payment firm by volume, on Tuesday said it would increase profits more than markets expected over the next three years and generate around 2.8 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in excess cash.

Kia has received three confirmed reports of vehicle fires and 30 reports of "localized melting incidents" related to this recall.

The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to unveil a proposed rule in coming weeks that would make it harder for companies to treat workers as independent contractors, potentially upending the gig economy and other industries that rely heavily on contract labor.

Rock-bottom investor confidence in Britain will only recover if finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng scraps the economic plan that unleashed such turmoil in financial markets, leading economists, investors and banks warned on Tuesday.

Chinese healthcare and biotech firms are ripe for consolidation due to a sharp decline in valuations after the COVID-19 pandemic spurred over-investments in the sector, a leading local venture capitalist said.

Singapore dressed up to party like it's 2019 for F1 return

Exiled to Latvia, Russian free media defy Kremlin

Spare a thought for the beleaguered bitcoin miner.

Iran steps up activist, journalist arrests in protest crackdown

Dollar softens after rally but Asian stocks struggle to recover

Putin grants Edward Snowden Russian citizenship

Stocks fell Monday, continuing a weeks-long slide as governments fight inflation with rate hikes and tax cuts.