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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

Suspense in Hollywood as actors poised to join writers on strike

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

At least 13 die in extreme heat wave in US

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

Suicides in Singapore rise to 22-year high

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

Brazil’s Bolsonaro barred from public office

US report faults crisis management in Afghan evacuations

Review praises end result of efforts.

Saturday, 01 Jul 2023 09:00 AM

US report faults crisis management in Afghan evacuations



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

US stocks end strong second quarter with buoyant session

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

France deploys 45,000 police to quell ‘unacceptable’ riots

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

Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89

Indian court dismisses Twitter plea on takedown orders

Judge fines platform US$61,000.

Friday, 30 Jun 2023 11:59 PM

Indian court dismisses Twitter plea on takedown orders

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

Under-fire UK minister quits and slams Sunak

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

UK govt announces huge recruitment drive for health service

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

Swedish PM urges calm, reflection after Quran burning protest

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

Alleged kidnappers caught napping in Australia after victims escape

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

China factory activity shrinks for 3rd straight month

France says debt has passed €3 trillion

Borrowings reach 112.5% of annual GDP.

Friday, 30 Jun 2023 08:00 PM

France says debt has passed €3 trillion


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

IMF and Pakistan reach US$3 billion standby deal

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

Online police patrol the internet in Denmark

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

Night of fires, looting in Lille as protests sweep France

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

Canada wildfire smoke chokes millions in North America

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

SpaceX Dragon begins return to Earth with experiments, samples from ISS

Higher costs dent Nike profits

Sports giant’s earnings down 28% from year-ago period.

Friday, 30 Jun 2023 02:00 PM

Higher costs dent Nike profits

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

International student charged in Canada gender studies stabbings

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

US school guard not guilty of failing to stop mass shooting

Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US, says Pentagon

Spokesman says agency 'took steps to mitigate' spying.

Friday, 30 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

Chinese spy balloon did not gather data over US, says Pentagon

Stocks diverge as US economy shows resilience

Solid first-quarter reading suggests resiliency in the US economy despite series of interest rate hikes.

Friday, 30 Jun 2023 10:00 AM

Stocks diverge as US economy shows resilience