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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
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
American found guilty of torture in Iraq
Ross Roggio, 54, faces possible life in prison.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:40 AM
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
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
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
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
19 dead in fire at Guyana schoolgirls’ dormitory
Two children are in critical condition.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 08:20 AM
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
Dow falls, Nasdaq rises as debt ceiling talks loom
US central bank policy remains in focus.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:00 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
At least 20 dead in Guyana school dormitory fire
Government says several people were injured.
Monday, 22 May 2023 07:40 PM
Brazil’s Lula condemns racist abuse of Vinicius
Real Madrid star targeted in loss to Valencia.
Monday, 22 May 2023 07:00 PM
Fire destroys historic Philippine post office building
7 people are injured.
Monday, 22 May 2023 06:20 PM
Nepali climber ties record with 27th Everest summit
Pasang Dawa Sherpa reaches peak with Chinese clients.
Monday, 22 May 2023 05:40 PM
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
Ryanair flies back into annual profit of €1.4 billion
Revenue boosted by ‘strong’ post-Covid recovery.
Monday, 22 May 2023 04:20 PM
New Zealand sheep outnumber people fewer than 5 to one
Record low figures since the 1850s.
Monday, 22 May 2023 03:30 PM