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New French health minister under fire over undeclared gifts

Agnes Firmin Le Bodo is alleged to have received luxury gifts worth more than €20,000 as a professional pharmacist.

Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

New French health minister under fire over undeclared gifts

Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump ‘absolute immunity’ case

This may delay the former US president’s 2020 election interference trial in March.       

Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump ‘absolute immunity’ case

2 men run off with new London Banksy installation

Bemused onlookers film theft in broad daylight.         

Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

2 men run off with new London Banksy installation

UN Security Council demands Gaza aid deliveries ‘at scale’

Watered-down resolution passed with 13 votes in favour. 

Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

UN Security Council demands Gaza aid deliveries ‘at scale’

Boeing delivers first plane to Chinese airline since 2019

Aerospace company is hopeful that more business will follow.  

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 11:59 PM

Boeing delivers first plane to Chinese airline since 2019



Japan approves record US$56 billion defence budget

Country updates key security policies as tensions rise with China, North Korea.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

Japan approves record US$56 billion defence budget

China unveils new gaming curbs, sends tech stocks tumbling

New draft restrictions by regulator target limiting purchases, compulsive playing behaviour.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

China unveils new gaming curbs, sends tech stocks tumbling

PostNord archives over a century of Santa letters

Swedish post office says toys, pets, books tops children’s wish lists over the years.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

PostNord archives over a century of Santa letters

New North Korean nuclear reactor operational, agency says

IAEA says light-water device also appears working based on observations.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

New North Korean nuclear reactor operational, agency says

Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by ex-assistant

Asta Jonasson says actor grabbed and groped her, exposed himself to her.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Vin Diesel faces 2010 sex assault claim by ex-assistant

Hamas says Israel bombs Gaza aid crossing, as UN plans vote

UN estimates 1.9 million Gazans are displaced.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Hamas says Israel bombs Gaza aid crossing, as UN plans vote

US stocks resume upward climb as oil dips on Angola Opec exit

Market 'extremely overbought', says asset manager.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

US stocks resume upward climb as oil dips on Angola Opec exit

Gunman kills 14, wounds 25 at Prague university

Authorities say attacker was 'eliminated'.

Friday, 22 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Gunman kills 14, wounds 25 at Prague university

South Korean court upholds compensation for Japanese forced labour

This is despite Seoul agreeing earlier to foot the bill.  

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 11:59 PM

South Korean court upholds compensation for Japanese forced labour

South Korea #MeToo initiator’s case dismissed by top court

Ex-prosecutor loses damages suit.  

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

South Korea #MeToo initiator’s case dismissed by top court


Sony PlayStation 5 sales cross 50 million units

Company grows into titan of console gaming market whose revenues at more than US$53 billion.

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Sony PlayStation 5 sales cross 50 million units

Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags

Govt pushes through with ban despite court ruling that it is unconstitutional.         

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags

California drunk driver nabbed after hitting drunk driving sign

Clarissa Hernandez ploughs into electronic signboard 10 minutes after consuming half a litre of tequila. 

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

California drunk driver nabbed after hitting drunk driving sign

UN Security Council Gaza vote postponed for third time

Diplomatic source says latest delay is at the request of the United States.         

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

UN Security Council Gaza vote postponed for third time

French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

Mediator may have caused up to 1,800 death.

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

Greece to raise Acropolis entry fee in 2025

Culture minister says ticket price will increase to €30 from the current €20.

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

Greece to raise Acropolis entry fee in 2025

Venezuela releases Malaysian fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ to US in prisoner swap

Biden says Leonard Francis will now ‘face justice’ for ‘brazen bribery and corruption’.

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 07:49 AM

Venezuela releases Malaysian fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ to US in prisoner swap

Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal as Gaza toll hits 20,000

Washington expresses hope Europe ceasefire talks can bring results.

Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Hopes rise for Israel-Hamas truce deal as Gaza toll hits 20,000

Top French news anchor charged with rape

Poivre d’Arvor has been charged on Monday with raping writer Florence Porcel in 2009.

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Top French news anchor charged with rape

EU agrees ‘historic’ reform of asylum laws

Reform has yet to be formally adopted by European Council, Parliament.

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

EU agrees ‘historic’ reform of asylum laws