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More than 100 dead in Nigeria river boat accident

The vessel is understood to be ferrying families returning from a wedding in a neighbouring region when it went down.

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 09:50 AM

More than 100 dead in Nigeria river boat accident

UN food agency says will slash Syria aid by about half

The World Food Programme says it made the decision after exhausting all other options.       

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 09:10 AM

UN food agency says will slash Syria aid by about half

US frustrated on Sudan mediation

It will work will partners to decide on a ‘recommended approach’ in the next few days.         

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 08:30 AM

US frustrated on Sudan mediation

Austrian remanded for allegedly locking son in dog crate

The 32-year-old woman is also suspected of repeatedly beating and starving the boy, and exposing him to sub-zero temperatures.

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 07:50 AM

Austrian remanded for allegedly locking son in dog crate

Kyrgios vents over missing towels in Stuttgart opening loss

The Australian player is visible upset with the coloured sponsor towels provided.        

Wednesday, 14 Jun 2023 07:10 AM

Kyrgios vents over missing towels in Stuttgart opening loss



Body pulled from debris of US interstate collapse

Authorities in the process of identifying remains.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 11:40 PM

Body pulled from debris of US interstate collapse

Tens of thousands evacuated as cyclone menaces India, Pakistan

Authorities say Biparjoy is forecast to make landfall as a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 11:00 PM

Tens of thousands evacuated as cyclone menaces India, Pakistan

UK’s Nottingham locked down after 3 found dead

Van tries to mow down another three, police say.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 10:20 PM

UK’s Nottingham locked down after 3 found dead

‘Final Beatles record’ out this year aided by AI, says McCartney

BBC says the song is likely to be a 1978 Lennon composition called ‘Now And Then’.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 09:40 PM

‘Final Beatles record’ out this year aided by AI, says McCartney

Cambodia leader orders election law change targeting rivals

Anyone who fails to vote in July polls will be barred from ever running for office.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 09:00 PM

Cambodia leader orders election law change targeting rivals

Japanese officials call for Mount Fuji crowd control

Local authorities and tourism associations raise safety concerns in a petition to governor.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 08:20 PM

Japanese officials call for Mount Fuji crowd control

Japan lawmakers advance controversial LGBT bill

Campaigners criticise watered-down language used in document.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 07:40 PM

Japan lawmakers advance controversial LGBT bill

UK unemployment dips to 3.8%

Office for National Statistics says the biggest driver in jobs growth is health and social care.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 07:00 PM

UK unemployment dips to 3.8%

Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing secrets for China factory

The 65-year-old man is said to be a ‘top expert in semiconductor manufacturing’ in South Korea.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 06:00 PM

Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing secrets for China factory

China cuts short-term interest rate to kickstart economy

Move is expected to increase domestic money supply and stimulate spending.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 05:00 PM

China cuts short-term interest rate to kickstart economy


Petition found in box that stopped Abe murder hearing, says media

Parcel said to contain printout of Change.org signatures seeking lighter sentence for the suspect.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 04:00 PM

Petition found in box that stopped Abe murder hearing, says media

Asia markets struggle to match Wall St as inflation data looms

Optimism that borrowing costs will be held has helped push stocks higher this month.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 03:00 PM

Asia markets struggle to match Wall St as inflation data looms

Biden root canal forces abrupt postponement of Nato meeting

The US president experienced tooth pain on Sunday, says physician.       

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 02:00 PM

Biden root canal forces abrupt postponement of Nato meeting

Driver appears in court after deadly Australia bus crash

The 58-year-old man is charged with dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of 10 people.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 01:00 PM

Driver appears in court after deadly Australia bus crash

Long-time ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak announces retirement

The show’s 41st season, which begins in September, will be his last.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 12:00 PM

Long-time ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak announces retirement

Fox News tells ex-host Carlson to end Twitter show, say reports

His lawyer says his friend and client will not be silenced.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

Fox News tells ex-host Carlson to end Twitter show, say reports

US mother whose child shot teacher admits unlawful gun ownership

Searches of woman's home revealed 'pervasive scope of (Deja) Taylor's marijuana use', say prosecutors.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 10:00 AM

US mother whose child shot teacher admits unlawful gun ownership

Ukraine blasts Russia’s MH17 conspiracy theory

Kyiv's lawyers accuse Moscow of supporting separatist groups in 2014, says report.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 09:07 AM

Ukraine blasts Russia’s MH17 conspiracy theory

UN chief proposes code to tackle ‘grave’ misinformation

Guterres endorses idea for creation of AI watchdog.

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

UN chief proposes code to tackle ‘grave’ misinformation

Positive results for potential first chikungunya vaccine

Shot deemed 'generally safe,' with side effects similar to other jabs. 

Tuesday, 13 Jun 2023 08:00 AM

Positive results for potential first chikungunya vaccine