Latest Stories from Other News

US woman lost and stuck in mud for several days found alive

Emma Tetewsky is transported to a hospital with serious injuries.  

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 11:00 AM

US woman lost and stuck in mud for several days found alive

Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms

Government says evidence shows tech gadgets getting in the way of students’ learning.        

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

Netherlands to ban mobile phones from classrooms

Nato extends Stoltenberg’s tenure as chief to 2024

This comes after the alliance struggle to find a replacement.          

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

Nato extends Stoltenberg’s tenure as chief to 2024

Peru volcano rumbles to life, spews ash on towns

Two eruptions on Tuesday result in five hours of ash emissions.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 08:00 AM

Peru volcano rumbles to life, spews ash on towns

Monday world’s hottest day on record, early measurements show

Average daily air temperature on planet surface logged at 17.01C on July 3.

Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Monday world’s hottest day on record, early measurements show



Apple, other firms say they meet EU ‘gatekeeper’ definition

Formal determination to be made by September 6.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 11:59 PM

Apple, other firms say they meet EU ‘gatekeeper’ definition

IAEA endorses Japan plan to release treated Fukushima water

UN nuclear watchdog says the proposal is ‘consistent with relevant international safety standards’.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 11:20 PM

IAEA endorses Japan plan to release treated Fukushima water

Overnight protest violence in France falls sharply

72 detained, 24 buildings torched or damaged, officials say.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 10:40 PM

Overnight protest violence in France falls sharply

Iran executes 3 rapists who lured women to fake clinic

Authorities say the men were found guilty of conspiring in 12 cases of sexual assault in 2021.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 10:00 PM

Iran executes 3 rapists who lured women to fake clinic

Australia to support activists threatened by Hong Kong

Foreign minister says Canberra will steadfastly back freedom of expression.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 09:20 PM

Australia to support activists threatened by Hong Kong

Falling exports in May add to German woes

Economist says trade is no longer strong resilient growth driver of GDP.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 08:40 PM

Falling exports in May add to German woes

Facebook owner Meta to launch Twitter-like ‘Threads’ app

The programme is available for pre-order now on iPhone, Android systems.  

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 08:00 PM

Facebook owner Meta to launch Twitter-like ‘Threads’ app

Australia pauses rate hikes amid ‘uncertain’ economic outlook

Central bank governor says the move will give some time to assess the impact of higher interest. 

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 07:00 PM

Australia pauses rate hikes amid ‘uncertain’ economic outlook

China warns of ‘multiple natural disasters’ in July

Authorities alert citizens to possibility of extreme weather conditions.  

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 06:00 PM

China warns of ‘multiple natural disasters’ in July

Yoga is better than heroin, says Blur’s Damon Albarn

Britpop band releases 2nd album in 20 years.  

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 05:00 PM

Yoga is better than heroin, says Blur’s Damon Albarn


Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa back in hospital with Covid

He has been hospitalised since Saturday.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 04:00 PM

Nobel laureate Vargas Llosa back in hospital with Covid

US backs Israel ‘right to defend’ itself, urges protection of civilians

Biden administration has repeatedly called for restraint from both sides.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 03:00 PM

US backs Israel ‘right to defend’ itself, urges protection of civilians

Neymar fined US$3.3 million for building lake at mansion

Town council penalises soccer star for ‘environmental violations’. 

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 02:00 PM

Neymar fined US$3.3 million for building lake at mansion

Asia markets fluctuate as rate-hope rally fades

Hong Kong and Shanghai edge up, along with Wellington, Taipei and Jakarta.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 01:00 PM

Asia markets fluctuate as rate-hope rally fades

4 killed in US mass shooting

At least 2 juveniles among those shot.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 12:00 PM

4 killed in US mass shooting

Man charged in US house fire that left 6 dead

Police yet to find out the motive.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 11:00 AM

Man charged in US house fire that left 6 dead

Sweden orders 4 companies to stop using Google tool

Google Analytics that measures and analyses web traffic transfers personal data to the US while doing so.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 10:00 AM

Sweden orders 4 companies to stop using Google tool

‘Well known’ that Kevin Spacey was ‘up to no good’, UK court told

Alleged victim says Oscar-winning star sexually assaultws him more than 20 years ago.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

‘Well known’ that Kevin Spacey was ‘up to no good’, UK court told

Djokovic shines at ‘holy grail’ Wimbledon as Gauff, Venus crash

Serbian has won the past 4 titles at All England Club.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 08:00 AM

Djokovic shines at ‘holy grail’ Wimbledon as Gauff, Venus crash

Oil prices fall despite output cuts, equities wobble

Asian markets advance as easing inflation data fuel hopes of end to interest rate hikes.

Tuesday, 04 Jul 2023 07:00 AM

Oil prices fall despite output cuts, equities wobble