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At least 12 killed in Peruvian bus crash

Vehicle overturns, rolls into a 100m chasm in the Andean region of Ancash.       

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 05:00 PM

At least 12 killed in Peruvian bus crash

Most markets track Wall St rally but China weighs on optimism

Forecast-topping earnings in New York add to the upbeat mood.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

Most markets track Wall St rally but China weighs on optimism

Thai reformist suspended from parliament in fresh blow to PM bid

Pita Limjaroenrat is ordered to leave lower house for owning shares in a media company.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 03:00 PM

Thai reformist suspended from parliament in fresh blow to PM bid

No damage as magnitude 6.8 quake shakes Central America

US agency says there is no tsunami threat for El Salvador.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

No damage as magnitude 6.8 quake shakes Central America

Macron sticks with PM after pensions crisis, riots

French president ends weeks of speculation about a possible government reset.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 01:00 PM

Macron sticks with PM after pensions crisis, riots



BBC boss says sex photos scandal probe may take months

Veteran news presenter Huw Edwards revealed to be man at centre of controversy.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 12:00 PM

BBC boss says sex photos scandal probe may take months

Meta challenges OpenAI and Google with open-source AI

Microsoft is charging US$30 per user, per month for AI-enhanced version of Microsoft 365.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 11:00 AM

Meta challenges OpenAI and Google with open-source AI

Embattled DeSantis tries to hit reset in interview overshadowed by Trump

Florida governor has struggled to present himself as an electable alternative to the former president.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

Embattled DeSantis tries to hit reset in interview overshadowed by Trump

Trump says expects to be indicted in Capitol riot probe

Ex-president says he has been given four days to report to a grand jury.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

Trump says expects to be indicted in Capitol riot probe

US stocks extend rally as bank earnings top estimates

S&P 500 finishes 0.7% higher.

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 08:00 AM

US stocks extend rally as bank earnings top estimates

Las Vegas police search home in Tupac murder case

Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Las Vegas police search home in Tupac murder case

Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

Conservationists express concerns about mismanagement of animal relocation scheme.  

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 11:59 PM

Top Indian wildlife official removed after 8 cheetahs die

Egypt union bans US rapper Travis Scott’s pyramid concert

Syndicate says it found images, information on strange rituals he practises, which go against local traditions.  

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 11:20 PM

Egypt union bans US rapper Travis Scott’s pyramid concert

Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man Utd star Giggs

Alleged abuse victim unwilling to testify, prosecutors withdraw charges. 

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 10:40 PM

Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man Utd star Giggs

McDonald’s UK apologises after racism, sexual misconduct report

Fast food giant pledges ‘most severe measures’ it can legally impose on breaches.        

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 10:00 PM

McDonald’s UK apologises after racism, sexual misconduct report


UN says UK migration bill contrary to international law

Human rights chief urges reversal of law that will profoundly affect migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers. 

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 09:20 PM

UN says UK migration bill contrary to international law

Dutch e-bike firm VanMoof declared bankrupt

Company is plagued by bad publicity as bikes break down frequently, repairs take too long.

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 08:40 PM

Dutch e-bike firm VanMoof declared bankrupt

US nuclear-armed submarine visits S. Korea

The allies aim to counter the North’s growing military threats.  

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 08:00 PM

US nuclear-armed submarine visits S. Korea

Villagers evacuated to escape Swiss Alps blaze

Local authorities say around 100ha of forest affected.

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 07:20 PM

Villagers evacuated to escape Swiss Alps blaze

Cheers and sneers as Bulgaria unveils EU’s highest flagpole

Critics mock country’s leaders for collecting funds to erect the mast instead of addressing more urgent concerns.

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 06:40 PM

Cheers and sneers as Bulgaria unveils EU’s highest flagpole

Cambodia PM’s favoured son on path to power

Hun Sen does not indicate when he will hand over reins to Hun Manet.      

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

Cambodia PM’s favoured son on path to power

Weakened Typhoon Talim hits Vietnam after passing through China

Storm sweeps across Bach Long Vi island with maximum winds of 60kph.       

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 05:20 PM

Weakened Typhoon Talim hits Vietnam after passing through China

Seoul files suit against order to pay Elliott in Samsung fight

It is over a controversial 2015 merger of two company affiliates.

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 04:40 PM

Seoul files suit against order to pay Elliott in Samsung fight

Kerry tells China climate change is ‘threat to humankind’

US envoy says Biden administration remains 'very committed' to stable ties with Beijing.

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

Kerry tells China climate change is ‘threat to humankind’

Asian markets drop as China growth worries offset Fed rate hopes

Wall Street’s positive lead fails to spark rally.

Tuesday, 18 Jul 2023 03:20 PM

Asian markets drop as China growth worries offset Fed rate hopes