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East Timor independence hero Gusmao’s party wins elections

But pact’s victory in parliamentary polls short of outright majority.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 01:00 PM

East Timor independence hero Gusmao’s party wins elections

Canada wildfire fight turns corner after rain

Scattered showers reduce blazes to 77 from recent high of 110.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 12:20 PM

Canada wildfire fight turns corner after rain

American found guilty of torture in Iraq

Ross Roggio, 54, faces possible life in prison.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:40 AM

American found guilty of torture in Iraq

Ex-writer who sued Trump seeks new damages for CNN comments

E. Jean Carroll alleges ex-president’s criticism of her constitutes further defamatory statements.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:00 AM

Ex-writer who sued Trump seeks new damages for CNN comments

Paris Olympics high ticket prices mar Games image

Sales have been swift with two-thirds of latest batch snapped up on first day.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:20 AM

Paris Olympics high ticket prices mar Games image



Criminal negligence alleged over US prisoner found dead, covered in lice

Lawyer says 'mentally ill' inmate did not die a natural death.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:40 AM

Criminal negligence alleged over US prisoner found dead, covered in lice

WHO members approve nearly US$7 billion budget

Decision comes after last year’s assembly agreed to dramatic overhaul of funding.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 09:00 AM

WHO members approve nearly US$7 billion budget

19 dead in fire at Guyana schoolgirls’ dormitory

Two children are in critical condition.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:20 AM

19 dead in fire at Guyana schoolgirls’ dormitory

TikTok sues to stop ban in US state of Montana

5 users have filed a suit of their own, arguing the prohibition violates free speech rights.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:40 AM

TikTok sues to stop ban in US state of Montana

Dow falls, Nasdaq rises as debt ceiling talks loom

US central bank policy remains in focus.

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:00 AM

Dow falls, Nasdaq rises as debt ceiling talks loom

EU demands Greece probe alleged migrant pushback

This comes after a video footage apparently showing the forceful expulsion of asylum seekers who are set adrift at sea.

Monday, 22 May 2023 11:40 PM

EU demands Greece probe alleged migrant pushback

Spain has ‘problem’ with racism, football federation chief says

Luis Rubiales acknowledges severity of matter after Real Madrid’s Vinicius is again targeted.

Monday, 22 May 2023 11:00 PM

Spain has ‘problem’ with racism, football federation chief says

UK interior minister denies impropriety over speeding ticket

Suella Braverman again at the centre of rule-breaking allegations.

Monday, 22 May 2023 10:20 PM

UK interior minister denies impropriety over speeding ticket

UN food agency to cut rations for Rohingya refugees again

Aid to be slashed from US$10 to US$8, the second time in three months.

Monday, 22 May 2023 09:40 PM

UN food agency to cut rations for Rohingya refugees again

Canadian arrested in Bali on fraud, forgery charges

50-year-old is accused of defrauding hundreds of investors in his home country.

Monday, 22 May 2023 09:00 PM

Canadian arrested in Bali on fraud, forgery charges


Meta gets record €1.2 billion fine over EU data rules

Company failed to ‘address risks to fundamental rights and freedoms’ of user details in a past decision.

Monday, 22 May 2023 08:20 PM

Meta gets record €1.2 billion fine over EU data rules

At least 20 dead in Guyana school dormitory fire

Government says several people were injured.

Monday, 22 May 2023 07:40 PM

At least 20 dead in Guyana school dormitory fire

Brazil’s Lula condemns racist abuse of Vinicius

Real Madrid star targeted in loss to Valencia.

Monday, 22 May 2023 07:00 PM

Brazil’s Lula condemns racist abuse of Vinicius

Fire destroys historic Philippine post office building

7 people are injured. 

Monday, 22 May 2023 06:20 PM

Fire destroys historic Philippine post office building

Nepali climber ties record with 27th Everest summit

Pasang Dawa Sherpa reaches peak with Chinese clients.

Monday, 22 May 2023 05:40 PM

Nepali climber ties record with 27th Everest summit

Early warning systems sent disaster deaths plunging, UN says

However, surging weather-related catastrophes lead to swelling economic damage.

Monday, 22 May 2023 05:00 PM

Early warning systems sent disaster deaths plunging, UN says

Ryanair flies back into annual profit of €1.4 billion

Revenue boosted by ‘strong’ post-Covid recovery.

Monday, 22 May 2023 04:20 PM

Ryanair flies back into annual profit of €1.4 billion

New Zealand sheep outnumber people fewer than 5 to one

Record low figures since the 1850s.

Monday, 22 May 2023 03:30 PM

New Zealand sheep outnumber people fewer than 5 to one

El Salvador mourns 12 killed in football stadium stampede

Initial reports point to crush of fans who tried to enter 35,000-seat arena.

Monday, 22 May 2023 02:40 PM

El Salvador mourns 12 killed in football stadium stampede

EU leaders to visit South Korea for talks

Trade agreements, the Russia-Ukraine war will be discussed. 

Monday, 22 May 2023 01:50 PM

EU leaders to visit South Korea for talks