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X, the former Twitter, lets users hide once-vaunted blue check
Critics accuse Musk of turning symbol of trust into a mark of shame.
Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 09:00 AM
Hollywood writers to resume talks over strike
Studios reach out to union for a meeting on Friday.
Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 08:20 AM
Canada PM Trudeau and wife announce separation
A statement says they will ‘remain a close family’.
Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 07:40 AM
US stocks fall after Fitch downgrade, S&P 500 down 1.4%
This is the second time a major ratings agency lowered the country’s rating.
Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 07:00 AM
Pope calls for ‘courageous courses of peace’ for Ukraine
Europe urged to do more to end war.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 09:40 PM
Indonesia arrests Muslim preacher for blasphemy, hate speech
This comes after school sparked uproar over women praying beside men.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 09:00 PM
Former China football coach Li Tie charged with corruption
Ex-Premier League star is accused of accepting and offering bribes.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 08:20 PM
Kenya suspends Worldcoin crypto over privacy concerns
Country is concerned about data protection.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 07:40 PM
Russia strikes Kyiv, grain export route on Danube
This comes after the collapse of an export agreement.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 07:00 PM
Winning party in Thai polls excluded from coalition
Pheu Thai working to get enough votes form government.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 06:20 PM
Singapore PM mounts defence of scandal-hit ruling party
He acknowledges that his govt has ‘taken a hit’.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 05:40 PM
Hundreds of scouts suffer heat exhaustion in Korean heatwave
Temperature hover at 35C in North Jeolla province, where a massive jamboree is being held.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 05:00 PM
China denies obstructing G20 climate negotiations
Beijing says it ‘regrets’ meeting failed to adopt a stance.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 04:20 PM
Pop star Lizzo named in employee harassment suit
Dancers claim artist created hostile work environment.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 03:40 PM
Pope health in focus ahead of global Catholic festival in Lisbon
86-year-old pontiff is set to deliver 11 speeches, attend around 20 meetings.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 03:00 PM
Singapore transport minister relieved of duty during graft probe
Prime minister says Iswaran’s pay cut to S$8,500 a month.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 02:33 PM
Beijing rains heaviest since records began 140 years ago
744.8mm fell in Wangjiayuan Reservoir in Changping, weather service says.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 02:20 PM
Typhoon Khanun knocks out power in southern Japan
Thousands of tourists stranded as hundreds of flights to Okinawa are cancelled.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 01:40 PM
Costa Rica president investigated for ‘influence peddling’
It follows a complaint by a businessman, who accused Rodrigo Chaves of interfering in his divorce and child custody proceedings.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 12:20 PM
Uber reports surprise profit in Q2
Revenues rise 14% to US$9.2 billion.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 11:40 AM
Each cigarette in Canada to come with warning label
Govt says some young people start smoking after given a single stick.
Wednesday, 02 Aug 2023 10:20 AM