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Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

Event entry the first since abrupt end to Tokyo Olympics 2021 endeavour.

Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 09:40 AM

Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

Madonna recovering after ‘serious bacterial infection’

‘Celebrations’ tour from July 15 postponed until further notice.

Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

Madonna recovering after ‘serious bacterial infection’

Guard, gunman die in US consulate attack in Jeddah

Shootout takes place after man stopped in front of building armed with weapon.

Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 08:20 AM

Guard, gunman die in US consulate attack in Jeddah

Major search in Mexico for 16 kidnapped police employees

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vows to bring them back alive.

Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 07:40 AM

Major search in Mexico for 16 kidnapped police employees

‘Presumed human remains’ found in Titan sub wreckage

Mangled debris offloaded in eastern Canada.

Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

‘Presumed human remains’ found in Titan sub wreckage



UN sounds alarm on northeast Nigeria

International body says more than 40,000 people killed, 2 million displaced.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 11:59 PM

UN sounds alarm on northeast Nigeria

Hong Kong exiles in UK say ‘living in fear’ of Beijing

They believe the Chinese govt is spying on them.  

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 11:20 PM

Hong Kong exiles in UK say ‘living in fear’ of Beijing

Kremlin says only hits ‘military’ targets after restaurant strike

Kyiv’s police say attack wounded 61 people.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 10:40 PM

Kremlin says only hits ‘military’ targets after restaurant strike

Climate activists disrupt second Ashes Test

Protestors sprinkle trademark orange powder on cricket square.   

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 10:00 PM

Climate activists disrupt second Ashes Test

UK mulls bailout of nation’s biggest water supplier

Govt may bring utility company back into public hands. 

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 09:20 PM

UK mulls bailout of nation’s biggest water supplier

Italy warns of ‘damage’ from ECB interest rates hikes

PM says move is not ‘the right way forward’. 

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 08:40 PM

Italy warns of ‘damage’ from ECB interest rates hikes

Lithuania buys air defence launchers for Ukraine

Defence Minister minister says deal worth €9.8 million.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 08:00 PM

Lithuania buys air defence launchers for Ukraine

Russian missile strike on restaurant kills 9 in Ukraine

Rescue operations, debris removal are ongoing.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 07:20 PM

Russian missile strike on restaurant kills 9 in Ukraine

Protests flare up in France after police shoot teenager

Killing of Nael M shocks nation, with 31 arrested overnight.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 06:40 PM

Protests flare up in France after police shoot teenager

Karabakh separatists say 4 troops killed by Azerbaijani fire

Baku, Yerevan hold peace talks mediated by US.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 06:00 PM

Karabakh separatists say 4 troops killed by Azerbaijani fire


German consumer mood falls for first time since October

Economy falls into recession, inflation remains stubbornly high.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 05:20 PM

German consumer mood falls for first time since October

Senegalese go wild for prized ‘maad’

Sweet, sour tropical fruit is massively popular in the West African state.  

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 04:40 PM

Senegalese go wild for prized ‘maad’

Philippines court disbars Marcos adviser over ‘misogynistic’ outburst

Lorenzo Gadon ‘repeatedly cursed and uttered profane remarks’ against female journalist.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 04:00 PM

Philippines court disbars Marcos adviser over ‘misogynistic’ outburst

Bolivia investigates 35 Catholic Church members over sex abuse

Probe ongoing after 17 victims made accusations.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 03:20 PM

Bolivia investigates 35 Catholic Church members over sex abuse

Australia inquiry urges online gambling ad ban

Advertising grooms children and young people into riskier behaviour in activity, chairman says.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 02:40 PM

Australia inquiry urges online gambling ad ban

The Japanese men joining Ukraine’s fight

Georgian Legion commander says the unit counts 8 Japan nationals in its ranks.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 02:00 PM

The Japanese men joining Ukraine’s fight

Actor Kevin Spacey due in UK court for sex offences trial

Proceedings to last four weeks.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 01:00 PM

Actor Kevin Spacey due in UK court for sex offences trial

UBS to cut 35,000 jobs after Credit Suisse rescue

It is more than half of troubled group’s workforce.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 12:00 PM

UBS to cut 35,000 jobs after Credit Suisse rescue

‘Serious failures’ by jail staff allowed Epstein suicide

DOJ probe says prison workers 'engaged in significant misconduct and dereliction of their duties'.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

‘Serious failures’ by jail staff allowed Epstein suicide

More than US$200 billion in Covid small business loans stolen, says US watchdog

US$90.5 billion in funding remains unspent as of January 2023.

Wednesday, 28 Jun 2023 10:00 AM

More than US$200 billion in Covid small business loans stolen, says US watchdog