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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
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
2 men run off with new London Banksy installation
Bemused onlookers film theft in broad daylight.
Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 09:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gunman kills 14, wounds 25 at Prague university
Authorities say attacker was 'eliminated'.
Friday, 22 Dec 2023 07:00 AM
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 Korea #MeToo initiator’s case dismissed by top court
Ex-prosecutor loses damages suit.
Thursday, 21 Dec 2023 10:00 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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