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Suspense in Hollywood as actors poised to join writers on strike
160,000 actors and performers have pre-approved industrial action if a deal is not struck in time.
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 01:00 PM
At least 13 die in extreme heat wave in US
Canada continues to battle worst forest fire season in its history
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 12:00 PM
Suicides in Singapore rise to 22-year high
A total of 476 individuals killed themselves in 2022, says group.
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 11:00 AM
Brazil’s Bolsonaro barred from public office
Prosecutors say ex-president's election claims contributed to violent invasion of presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court.
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 10:00 AM
US report faults crisis management in Afghan evacuations
Review praises end result of efforts.
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 09:00 AM
US stocks end strong second quarter with buoyant session
S&P 500 finishes up 1.2% for the day and more than 8% for the quarter.
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 08:00 AM
France deploys 45,000 police to quell ‘unacceptable’ riots
Macron urges parents to take responsibility for underage rioters, one-third of whom are 'young or very young'.
Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 07:00 AM
Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89
Sons say he was ‘a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man’.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 11:59 PM
Indian court dismisses Twitter plea on takedown orders
Judge fines platform US$61,000.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 11:59 PM
Under-fire UK minister quits and slams Sunak
This comes after Zac Goldsmith was named in a report by MPs who condemned a campaign of abuse.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 11:30 PM
UK govt announces huge recruitment drive for health service
Country faces an estimated workforce shortfall of 360,000 by 2037 due to an ageing population.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 11:00 PM
Swedish PM urges calm, reflection after Quran burning protest
This comes after Muslim world expresses outrage and condemnation.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 10:30 PM
Alleged kidnappers caught napping in Australia after victims escape
The two men face charges of kidnapping, deprivation of liberty, torture, assault.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 10:00 PM
China factory activity shrinks for 3rd straight month
Reading comes as the government faces calls to unveil fresh measures to kick-start growth.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 09:00 PM
France says debt has passed €3 trillion
Borrowings reach 112.5% of annual GDP.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 08:00 PM
IMF and Pakistan reach US$3 billion standby deal
New arrangement needs fund board’s approval by mid-July.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 07:00 PM
Online police patrol the internet in Denmark
Officers game, observe and cultivate contacts in youth-frequented virtual spheres.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 06:00 PM
Night of fires, looting in Lille as protests sweep France
Tensions also high in the Roubaix, where firefighters dash from blaze to blaze.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 05:00 PM
Canada wildfire smoke chokes millions in North America
Hundreds of forest fires since early May generate nearly 600 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 04:00 PM
SpaceX Dragon begins return to Earth with experiments, samples from ISS
Craft expected to make parachute-assisted splashdown off coast of Florida today.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 03:00 PM
Higher costs dent Nike profits
Sports giant’s earnings down 28% from year-ago period.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 02:00 PM
International student charged in Canada gender studies stabbings
Police say accused planned and targeted attack motivated by hate.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 01:00 PM
US school guard not guilty of failing to stop mass shooting
Former sheriff's deputy breaks down in tears upon hearing verdict.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023 12:00 PM