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Girls burnt in deadly Guyana school fire still critical
Official says 2 victims too weak to be moved for specialised treatment.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:20 PM
France to try 19 over 2019 migrant lorry deaths
All face charges for enabling illegal entry, stay of foreigners on French territory.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:40 AM
Fitch places US on AAA rating downgrade watch
Govt still at impasse on raising national borrowing limit.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:00 AM
Target pulls some gay pride items, citing threats to employees
Retailer says will continue standing with LGBT community.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 10:20 AM
‘Embarrassment’ after Bolivian lawmakers brawl in parliament
Clash takes place during debate over fate of jailed governor.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:40 AM
Morant ‘fine’ after Instagram post sparks concern
Memphis Grizzlies star taking break from social media.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:00 AM
Police pursue new Portugal searches in Madeleine McCann case
Investigators scour banks of Arade reservoir in country’s south.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 08:20 AM
US stocks fall again as key debt deadline looms
Biden offers to freeze govt spending at current levels, which would reduce deficit by US$1 trillion.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:40 AM
Rock queen Tina Turner dies at 83
Singer previously battled a long illness.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 07:00 AM
Elderly Australian woman tasered by cop dies
Police say Clare Nowland passed away ‘peacefully’ in hospital surrounded by family and loved ones.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:50 PM · 1 comment
Satellite images show ‘unusual’ level of aircraft maintenance in N. Korea
Observers say a number Air Koryo passenger jets were being serviced since early May.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:10 PM · 1 comment
IMF chief calls US debt battle ‘unnecessary’ for world economy
Kristalina Georgieva warns of risks to international markets in a time of high uncertainty.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:30 PM · 1 comment
Murakami wins top Spain books prize
The Princess of Asturias award hails the uniqueness of the Japanese author’s works.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:50 PM
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan acquitted in Swiss rape trial
Academic is also awarded CHF151,000 in compensation.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:10 PM
Indian opposition to boycott inauguration of new parliament
They say the exclusion of President Droupadi Murmu at the event is a ‘grave insult’ to democracy.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:30 PM
Australian policeman charged over tasering of 95-year-old
Senior constable to face court on July 5.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:50 PM
Sri Lanka navy finds 14 bodies in capsized Chinese boat
Colombo says the locations of the remains were mapped and handed to Beijing.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:10 PM
China premier hails close ties in talks with Russian PM
Li Qiang says bilateral trade between the two countries has reached US$70 billion this year.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 06:30 PM
German police target climate activists nationwide
Suspects accused of soliciting donations to finance criminal acts.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:50 PM
UK annual inflation slides to 13-month low
Despite the drop to 8.7%, prices remain high as the country faces a cost-of-living crisis.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:10 PM
South Korea postpones third launch of homegrown rocket
Technical glitch detected just hours before lift-off.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 04:30 PM
Journalist shot dead in central Mexico
Marco Aurelio Ramirez is gunned down in broad daylight.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:50 PM
China’s new ambassador arrives in US as ‘severe challenges’ fester
Xie Feng says faces heavy responsibility, will live up to mission goals.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:10 PM