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‘Barbie’ stays atop ‘hill of cash’ in N. America theatres
'Oppenheimer' also proves to be exceptionally popular for a historical drama.
Monday, 31 Jul 2023 08:00 AM
Death toll rises to at least 10 in Thai warehouse explosion
Blast comes 5 days after 11 people were injured in a fireworks factory explosion in Chiang Mai.
Monday, 31 Jul 2023 08:00 AM
Suicide blast kills at least 44 at Pakistan political party meet
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but the Islamic State group is active in the region.
Monday, 31 Jul 2023 07:20 AM
Taliban create bonfire of ‘immoral’ music equipment
Afghanistan’s vice ministry says music causes moral corruption, youth go astray.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 11:40 PM · 1 comment
Pilot ditches off France after engine breakdown
Firefighters rescue 2 women, 1 man.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 10:50 PM
8 trapped in illegal Indonesia gold mine feared dead
Authorities say search efforts enter fifth day with little progress.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 10:00 PM
Moscow says thwarted Ukraine attack on Crimea involving 25 drones
Russian defence ministry says downed 16 of Kyiv's UAVs.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 09:10 PM
Australian army grounds Taipan helicopters after crash
Hopes dwindling of finding crew missing after chopper downed.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 08:20 PM
Sex abuse report casts shadow over pope’s Portugal visit
Pontiff to meet victims of clergy assault in private during 5-day trip for World Youth Day.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 07:30 PM
Twitter, now X, reinstates rapper Kanye’s account
Elon Musk had suspended artiste from platform for anti-Semitic remarks.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 06:40 PM
Decoupling from China ‘an illusion’, says French minister
Le Maire’s remarks come as some Western nations seek to reduce their economic dependence on Beijing.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 05:50 PM
Morocco’s Benzina makes history with hijab at World Cup
Defender sports the Muslim headscarf in match against South Korea.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 05:00 PM
Kenya’s govt, opposition agree to talks after protests
Panel to discuss, among others, reforms to electoral committee.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 04:10 PM
Sanctions loom as West African leaders discuss Niger
President Mohamed Bazoum in military custody for the last four days.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 03:20 PM
Europe night trains make bumpy comeback
Operators admit their fleets are outdated while companies compete in an overloaded network.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 02:30 PM · 1 comment
Extinct birds on the ballot for NZ’s avian beauty contest
Voters can choose from 75 species.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 01:40 PM
3 Ukrainian drones downed over Moscow
Defence Ministry calls it an ‘attempted terrorist attack’.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 12:50 PM
Experts warn of increasing fire risk to Greece’s ecosystem
50,000ha of forest and vegetation scorched.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 12:00 PM
Third firefighter dies battling massive blazes in Canada
British Columbia leader laments ‘awful’ wildfire season.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 11:10 AM
Possible Chinese malware in US systems a ‘ticking time bomb’
It gives Beijing army potential ability to disrupt Washington’s military ops.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 10:20 AM
Sunak backs new UK oil and gas exploration
Move set to rile environmental campaigners.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 09:30 AM
Charges announced against Senegal opposition politician Sonko
They include fomenting insurrection.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 08:40 AM
Kenya says ready to lead multinational force in Haiti
It will deploy 1,000 police officers to Caribbean nation.
Sunday, 30 Jul 2023 07:50 AM