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‘Robbery’ as organisers charge US$680 to see Messi in China

Disgruntled fans decry exorbitant prices for Argentina v Australia exhibition game.        

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 04:20 PM

‘Robbery’ as organisers charge US$680 to see Messi in China

Vietnam detains climate activist on tax evasion accusation

Hoang Thi Minh Hong held since May 31.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 03:40 PM

Vietnam detains climate activist on tax evasion accusation

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains challenging, IMF says

Kenji Okamura says Colombo must pursue painful reforms.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 03:00 PM

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains challenging, IMF says

Bill Cosby hit with new sexual assault suit

Former Playboy model Victoria Valentino alleges the 85-year-old entertainer drugged, raped her in 1969.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 02:20 PM

Bill Cosby hit with new sexual assault suit

Mexico police find 45 bags with human body parts in ravine

This comes after seven young people were reported missing in Jalisco since May 20.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 01:40 PM




US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal

Measure passes Senate with a comfortable majority of 63 votes to 36.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 01:00 PM

US averts first-ever default with 11th-hour debt deal

Another arson attack targets Guyana girls’ dorm

4 young men admit to starting fire as revenge for being chased away.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 12:20 PM

Another arson attack targets Guyana girls’ dorm

Biden trips, tumbles on Air Force stage

The US president is unhurt after falling face-first when a sandbag caught his foot.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 11:40 AM

Biden trips, tumbles on Air Force stage

Boeing’s first crewed space launch delayed, again

Engineers identify new issues relating to faulty parachute system, wire harness tape.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 11:00 AM

Boeing’s first crewed space launch delayed, again

Photographer sues Kanye West over alleged assault

Nichol Lechmanik says artist caused her ‘great mental and emotional pain’.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 10:20 AM

Photographer sues Kanye West over alleged assault

Brazil’s Lula nominates his long-time lawyer to Supreme Court

President believes Cristiano Zanin will be ‘an exceptional judge’.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 09:40 AM

Brazil’s Lula nominates his long-time lawyer to Supreme Court

US debt drama nears end as Senate tackles default threat

Upper house to stay in session until bill lands on president’s desk, Democrat leader Chuck Schumer says.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 09:00 AM

US debt drama nears end as Senate tackles default threat

United Indian opposition can beat Modi in 2024, Rahul Gandhi says

He accuses BJP leader of being polarising, divisive.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 08:20 AM

United Indian opposition can beat Modi in 2024, Rahul Gandhi says

Coach hopeful Messi gets good welcome in ‘last game’ for PSG

Christophe Galtier says Argentine player ‘has been important, always available’.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 07:40 AM

Coach hopeful Messi gets good welcome in ‘last game’ for PSG

US slaps sanctions on Sudan warring sides as ceasefire crumbles

Shelling, air strikes kill 18 civilians at Khartoum market.

Friday, 02 Jun 2023 07:00 AM

US slaps sanctions on Sudan warring sides as ceasefire crumbles


Boeing prioritises plane certifications ahead of launching new jets

Aviation giant will first ensure it improves technologies in development.  

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 11:40 PM

Boeing prioritises plane certifications ahead of launching new jets

UN climate agency picks first woman leader

Argentina’s Celeste Saulo heads the World Meteorological Organization. 

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 11:00 PM

UN climate agency picks first woman leader

India minister demands return of police guns seized in clashes

Amit Shah warn of stringent charges for those who fail to hand in weapons.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 10:20 PM

India minister demands return of police guns seized in clashes

Rights group says Iran executions in May highest since 2015

Body says just over 300 people killed this year, 75% more than in 2022.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 09:40 PM

Rights group says Iran executions in May highest since 2015

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sues liquor giant for racist moves

Rapper says Diageo neglected business deal because he is Black.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 09:00 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sues liquor giant for racist moves

BTS agency employees accused of insider trading

HYBE workers allegedly sold shares before megastar group’s hiatus announcement for illegal profit.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 08:20 PM

BTS agency employees accused of insider trading

Nato debates ‘security guarantees’ for Ukraine

Members are split on key issues.  

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 07:40 PM

Nato debates ‘security guarantees’ for Ukraine

Pacific ire at Australia’s backing for fossil fuels

Island leaders raise panic over shrinking lands, demand Canberra stop funding coal and gas projects.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 07:00 PM

Pacific ire at Australia’s backing for fossil fuels

Nintendo ends online game sales in Russia

Japanese giant latest among multinationals halting business in country since Ukraine war began.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 06:20 PM

Nintendo ends online game sales in Russia

Hong Kong launches retail-friendly rules for crypto exchanges

Finance hub’s new regulations emphasise investor protection, prioritising ‘large-cap’ tokens.

Thursday, 01 Jun 2023 05:40 PM

Hong Kong launches retail-friendly rules for crypto exchanges