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The Killers apologise for inviting Russian fan on stage

Rock band’s wish for brotherhood draws boos from Georgian fans. 

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 10:20 PM

The Killers apologise for inviting Russian fan on stage

Netherlands slips into ‘mild recession’

Statistics suggest the Dutch economy has stagnated for the 4th consecutive quarter.  

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 09:40 PM

Netherlands slips into ‘mild recession’

Swiss issue arrest warrant for Assad uncle over war crimes

This relates to felonies committed in the 1980s. 

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 09:00 PM

Swiss issue arrest warrant for Assad uncle over war crimes

Philippines appoints outspoken diplomat as ‘special envoy’ to China

In 2021, Teodoro Locsin spewed profanity against Beijing over presence in disputed sea territory.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 08:20 PM

Philippines appoints outspoken diplomat as ‘special envoy’ to China

Former Finnish PM Stubb announces run for presidency

He wants to succeed Sauli Niinisto, who is stepping down after two terms. 

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 07:40 PM

Former Finnish PM Stubb announces run for presidency



Iran arrests dozens of Bahais in latest crackdown

90-year-old man among those persecuted for faith in Islamic republic.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 07:00 PM

Iran arrests dozens of Bahais in latest crackdown

Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls

Bollywood churns out cultural propaganda to bolster support for ruling party.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 06:20 PM

Indian movies vilifying Muslims spark fear ahead of polls

New Zealand court finds mum guilty of murdering 3 daughters

Prosecution, defence lawyers agree Lauren Dickason was mentally unwell when she killed her children.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 05:40 PM

New Zealand court finds mum guilty of murdering 3 daughters

UK annual inflation drops under 7%

PM Rishi Sunak aims to bring rate down to 5% by year end.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 05:00 PM

UK annual inflation drops under 7%

Thai court bins case on election winner’s thwarted bid to become PM

Pita Limjaroenrat’s failure to have petition heard clears way for leadership vote.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 04:20 PM

Thai court bins case on election winner’s thwarted bid to become PM

Social media app TweetDeck placed behind paywall

Users now have to pay annual fee of US$84 to access the programme.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 03:40 PM

Social media app TweetDeck placed behind paywall

Around 40 migrants rescued, others found dead off Cape Verde

Local morgue says it has received seven bodies.         

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

Around 40 migrants rescued, others found dead off Cape Verde

‘Drunk’ California judge shoots wife with one of his 47 guns

Jeffrey Ferguson smelled strongly of alcohol when he was arrested, say prosecutors.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 02:20 PM

‘Drunk’ California judge shoots wife with one of his 47 guns

Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31

Rescuers say eight people are still unaccounted for.         

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 01:40 PM

Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31

Asia markets fall on China woes, US rate concerns

Fed comments add to concerns US central bank is not done with rate hikes.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 01:00 PM

Asia markets fall on China woes, US rate concerns


Hawaii wildfire toll tops 100

Governor tells local residents to brace themselves for final death count to be two or three times higher.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 12:20 PM

Hawaii wildfire toll tops 100

North Korea claims ‘abuse, racism’ drove US soldier to defect

Experts say Pyongyang using Travis King’s border crossing as bargaining chip in bilateral negotiations.       

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 11:40 AM

North Korea claims ‘abuse, racism’ drove US soldier to defect

Wave of violent Indonesia muggings sparks ‘shoot-to-kill’ calls

Under viral videos of the 'begal' attacks, social media users call for the thieves to be shot dead or face the death penalty.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 11:00 AM

Wave of violent Indonesia muggings sparks ‘shoot-to-kill’ calls

Georgia indictment raises new dangers for Trump

Case is the only trial among 4 that is likely to be televised.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 10:20 AM

Georgia indictment raises new dangers for Trump

Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal

Brazilian player becomes the third big name lured to the Gulf state.       

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 09:40 AM

Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal

Norway wealth fund earns €131 billion in year’s first half

Performance boosts fund's value to 15,299 billion kroner.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 09:00 AM

Norway wealth fund earns €131 billion in year’s first half

Senior Fed official says ‘not ready’ to announce end of hikes

While inflation has come down sharply in recent months, it remains stuck above the US central bank's target.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 08:20 AM

Senior Fed official says ‘not ready’ to announce end of hikes

Ralph Lauren probed in Canada over Uighur forced labour claims

Announcement follows similar probes into Nike and mining firm Dynasty Gold.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 07:40 AM

Ralph Lauren probed in Canada over Uighur forced labour claims

Global stocks down on weak Chinese data

Dow loses 1% while the broad-based S&P 500 slides 1.2%.

Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Global stocks down on weak Chinese data

Russia says hit military industries in Ukraine overnight

Kyiv’s air force says 16 out of 28 cruise missiles launched by Moscow destroyed.

Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023 11:40 PM

Russia says hit military industries in Ukraine overnight