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Asia markets sink as US debt talks stall
Optimism on trading floors at start of the week has given way to trepidation.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 01:10 PM
South Carolina latest US state to restrict abortion
Assembly’s 5 female lawmakers attempt to block bill, to no avail.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:30 PM
Apple to spend billions on US-made 5G tech
iPhone maker says move part of commitment to invest in country’s economy.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:50 AM
New York’s landmark ‘Flatiron’ sold – hopefully for real this time
Building has been auctioned off for US$161 million.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:10 AM
Top US health official sounds alarm on child social media use
Surgeon-general Vivek Murthy says kids risk serious mental harm when exposed to unregulated content.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:30 AM
UK police looking at fresh ‘Partygate’ claims against Johnson
Alleged breaches involved ex-PM's family and friends, say sources.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:50 AM
Driver crashes near White House, arrested for trying to kill Biden
Man behind the wheel identified as Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, Missouri.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:10 AM
Unsettled US debt talks weigh on global stocks
S&P 500 ends 1.1% lower.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:30 AM
DeSantis to launch White House bid at event with Musk
Florida governor will be banking on borrowing some of the tech mogul’s star power to outshine clear frontrunner Trump.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:50 AM
Pupil started deadly Guyana dorm fire over confiscated phone
Teenager has admitted to arson attack.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 07:10 AM
UK announces overseas student curbs to slash immigration
Measures include a ban on some family members.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:40 PM
Rushdie says writing again after near-fatal attack
The author, who lost sight in one eye, says he is suffers from post-traumatic stress.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:00 PM
Climate activists briefly disrupt air traffic in Geneva
Police officers detain around 80 protestors who blocked a nearby business jet convention.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:20 PM
Prince Harry loses bid to challenge UK govt over security
London High Court backs the interior ministry and police decision.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:40 PM
IMF says UK economy to grow this year in big U-turn
Institution says the upgrade reflects ‘higher-than-expected resilience’ in both demand and supply.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:00 PM
Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, spewing ‘avalanche’ of lava
Geological agency records dozens of small tremors resulting from the flare-up.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:20 PM
Recuperating Woods withdraws from US Open
15-time major champion is recovering from right ankle surgery.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:40 PM
French short-haul flight ban comes into force
Country blocks air trips possible in less than 2.5 hours by train to meet climate targets.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:00 PM
4 detained over hung effigy of Vinicius
Spanish police say three of the men are from an ultra-fan group of a Madrid football club.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 06:20 PM
Cops clash with rioters after teen deaths in Welsh capital
Scores of youth attack shielded officers over overblown rumours, says commissioner.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 05:40 PM
4 children among dead as roof collapses in Thai storm
7 people are killed and 18 others injured.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 05:00 PM
Alleged Kishida attacker to undergo psychiatric exams
Prosecutors to decide whether to indict Ryuji Kimura based on the evaluation.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 04:20 PM
Australia fetes Indian leader with focus on trade, not rights
Narendra Modi to address rally of 18,000 supporters in Sydney, backed by PM Anthony Albanese.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:40 PM