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Warren Beatty teenage sex lawsuit dismissed

Case is thrown out 'with prejudice', meaning it cannot be refiled.

Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Warren Beatty teenage sex lawsuit dismissed

Record number of US homeless people in 2023, says report

Black citizens make up 13% of population but account for 37% of people experiencing homelessness.

Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Record number of US homeless people in 2023, says report

Israel reopens Gaza aid crossing as US pushes for restraint

Hamas government says war has killed at least 18,800 people.

Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Israel reopens Gaza aid crossing as US pushes for restraint

Dow hits another record as Wall Street cheers more weekly gains

For 7th straight time, all 3 indices score weekly gains.

Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Dow hits another record as Wall Street cheers more weekly gains

Hungary PM says EU must release funds for his country before giving Ukraine aid

Viktor Orban will only consider lifting his veto on assistance for Kyiv if Budapest receives its due. 

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 11:59 PM

Hungary PM says EU must release funds for his country before giving Ukraine aid



Coal use to decline next year after record high in 2023

International Energy Agency issues forecast after COP28 deal to transition from fossil fuels.

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

Coal use to decline next year after record high in 2023

Beijing metro collision injures 102 people

Snowstorms in Chinese capital affect operating conditions of rail service.

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Beijing metro collision injures 102 people

‘Dame Edna’ comic Barry Humphries celebrated at Australian state memorial

Superstars, dignitaries pay tribute to the late entertainer.  

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

‘Dame Edna’ comic Barry Humphries celebrated at Australian state memorial

Xi says China modernisation will benefit US firms

Chinese president says country will 'unswervingly promote high-level opening up to the outside world'.

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Xi says China modernisation will benefit US firms

UK criticises dependency on China for rare metals

Lawmakers blast govt’s decision ‘not to assess vulnerabilities’ in the country’s industrial supply chains. 

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

UK criticises dependency on China for rare metals

US sentences ex-FBI agent for violating Russia sanctions

He has also been found guilty of money laundering.  

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

US sentences ex-FBI agent for violating Russia sanctions

Stage version of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ opens in London

It is a prequel to the hit TV series.  

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

Stage version of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ opens in London

Global stocks mostly rise as ECB, BOE press pause after Fed pivot

In Asia, the upbeat mood lifts Hong Kong, Sydney and Seoul.

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Global stocks mostly rise as ECB, BOE press pause after Fed pivot

US urges Israel to scale down Gaza offensive

Mounting civilian casualties in Palestinian territory have caused growing rift between the close allies.

Friday, 15 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

US urges Israel to scale down Gaza offensive

Meta rolls out X rival Threads in the EU

Networking site rollout in region had been delayed to comply with bloc’s rules.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 11:59 PM

Meta rolls out X rival Threads in the EU


Japan, UK, Italy sign joint fighter jet treaty

Nations to develop next-generation combat aircraft together.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Japan, UK, Italy sign joint fighter jet treaty

Hungary PM says EU can’t yet discuss Ukraine membership

Viktor Orban says Kyiv does not meet ‘merit-based’ criteria to join bloc.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

Hungary PM says EU can’t yet discuss Ukraine membership

EU reaches deal to reform electricity market

Bloc aims to make power costs less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

EU reaches deal to reform electricity market

Mobsters nabbed while partying, shopping in Italy

Police apprehends one in Naples, another in Lazio.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Mobsters nabbed while partying, shopping in Italy

Philippines deports 180 Chinese detained in anti-trafficking raid

Commission undersecretary says more foreigners detained will be extradited in coming weeks.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

Philippines deports 180 Chinese detained in anti-trafficking raid

Washington shows signs of strained patience with ally Israel

Biden administration said to be discussing a ‘timetable’ how long the high-intensity offensives can continue.     

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Washington shows signs of strained patience with ally Israel

‘Barbie’ director to head 77th Cannes Film Festival jury

Greta Gerwig will be first American woman taking on the role.  

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

‘Barbie’ director to head 77th Cannes Film Festival jury

Japanese ministers resign over kickbacks scandal

They are from ruling party’s largest faction, formerly headed by late ex-premier Shinzo Abe.  

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Japanese ministers resign over kickbacks scandal

Schoolgirl seeks to kill teacher with knife at French school

Prosecutors open criminal probe into attempted murder.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Schoolgirl seeks to kill teacher with knife at French school

Supreme Court to hear challenge to law used against Trump, Capitol rioters

Ex-president’s lawyers seek postponement of trial until after November 2024 election.  

Thursday, 14 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

Supreme Court to hear challenge to law used against Trump, Capitol rioters