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Japan fishermen, locals seek halt to Fukushima water release

More than 100 plaintiffs to file suit at district court on Friday.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 03:10 PM

Japan fishermen, locals seek halt to Fukushima water release

IMF chief hails ‘productive’ talks as China visit ends

A 5.2% expansion is forecasted for the East Asian nation.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 02:30 PM

IMF chief hails ‘productive’ talks as China visit ends

Ostapenko stuns Swiatek at US Open

Defending champion’s exit will see her lose top ranking.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 01:50 PM

Ostapenko stuns Swiatek at US Open

Asia markets rise as US jobs data ease rate pressure on Fed

Data suggest US economy is not in danger of tipping into recession.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 01:10 PM

Asia markets rise as US jobs data ease rate pressure on Fed

Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as ‘transitional president’

General Brice Oligui Nguema to take control for unspecified period.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 12:30 PM

Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as ‘transitional president’



Djokovic passes Gojo into US Open quarters

23-time Grand Slam singles champion faces American 9th seed Taylor Fritz tomorrow.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 11:50 AM

Djokovic passes Gojo into US Open quarters

Typhoon Haikui sweeps across Taiwan

As it weakens to a severe storm, it leaves a trail of destruction in its wake.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 11:10 AM

Typhoon Haikui sweeps across Taiwan

Freak flooding in Algeria kills 8

Bodies of two women and two men, aged between 22 and 73, have been recovered.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 10:30 AM

Freak flooding in Algeria kills 8

Northeast Syria clashes between army, pro-Turkey fighters kill 23

Violence comes amid days of separate conflicts in Kurdish-held parts of neighbouring Deir Ezzor.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 09:50 AM

Northeast Syria clashes between army, pro-Turkey fighters kill 23

Israeli foreign minister in Bahrain for official talks

It is Eli Cohen's first official visit to one of the signatories of the 2020 US-brokered Abraham Accords.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 09:10 AM

Israeli foreign minister in Bahrain for official talks

Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s defence minister Reznikov

Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar who has been head of the State Property Fund since last year, is nominated to replace Reznikov. 

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 08:30 AM

Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s defence minister Reznikov

Algiers says Moroccan jet skiers shot after ‘refusal to comply’

Officials blame increased drugs-trafficking and organised crime activities in the border zone.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 07:50 AM

Algiers says Moroccan jet skiers shot after ‘refusal to comply’

Shooting at Canada wedding venue leaves 2 dead

Gunfire sends shocked guests scrambling for safety.

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 07:10 AM

Shooting at Canada wedding venue leaves 2 dead

Australia to help boost security in Solomon Islands

Canberra says its armed forces will cover Pacific Games in November and next year’s general election.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 11:40 PM

Australia to help boost security in Solomon Islands

Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record this year

UK govt says 872 foreigners made perilous journey across water shipping lanes yesterday.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 10:50 PM

Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record this year


Bavarian deputy PM to stay on despite anti-Semitism scandal

Markus Soeder says firing Hubert Aiwanger not proportional to mistakes latter made in late 1980s.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 10:00 PM

Bavarian deputy PM to stay on despite anti-Semitism scandal

UK govt vows action over schools’ crumbling concrete scandal

104 education sites ordered shut for coming term.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 09:10 PM

UK govt vows action over schools’ crumbling concrete scandal

Iran sentences 2 women journalists to jail time

Negin Bagheri, Elnaz Mohammadi will serve less than a month in prison but are required to attend ethics training.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 08:20 PM

Iran sentences 2 women journalists to jail time

Cambodian ex-leader Hun Sen back on Facebook after long-running row

He believes the social media giant has ‘rendered justice’ to him.  

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 07:30 PM

Cambodian ex-leader Hun Sen back on Facebook after long-running row

Bill Richardson, globe-trotting American diplomat, dead at 75

He was known as the ‘Indiana Jones’ of US diplomacy. 

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 06:40 PM

Bill Richardson, globe-trotting American diplomat, dead at 75

Australia sending icebreaker to rescue stricken Antarctic researcher

RSV Nuyina will attempt evacuation of individual with ‘developing medical condition’. 

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 05:50 PM

Australia sending icebreaker to rescue stricken Antarctic researcher

Libya lights up after years of power cuts

Boost to Tripoli the most significant.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 05:00 PM

Libya lights up after years of power cuts

2 convictions in FIFA corruption scandal overturned

Judge cites recent Supreme Court ruling.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 04:10 PM

2 convictions in FIFA corruption scandal overturned

US retailers voice alarm at rising theft, ‘flash rob’ attacks

Firms report massive losses as consumers struggle with costs of living.  

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 03:20 PM

US retailers voice alarm at rising theft, ‘flash rob’ attacks

Pre-Incan site for ancestor worship found in Peru

It is an archaeological site of the Wari period, between 800 and 1000 years AD.

Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 02:30 PM

Pre-Incan site for ancestor worship found in Peru