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Argentina ramps interest rate to 97% as inflation soars

It is the second hike in less than a month.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 01:00 PM

Argentina ramps interest rate to 97% as inflation soars

Pele’s gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil

It is housed in a high-rise, 14-storey mausoleum.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 12:20 PM

Pele’s gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil

3 killed in New Mexico shooting

9 others wounded after 18-year-old gunman opens fire in Farmington.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:40 AM

3 killed in New Mexico shooting

ExxonMobil settles long-running Indonesia torture suit

Two sides have agreed to resolve 'all matters', says joint filing.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:00 AM

ExxonMobil settles long-running Indonesia torture suit

Rudy Giuliani sued for alleged sexual assault

Ex-New York mayor also accused of wage theft.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 10:20 AM

Rudy Giuliani sued for alleged sexual assault



US Virgin Islands subpoenaed Musk for documents in JPMorgan-Epstein case

Similar request issued in early April to Google co-founder Larry Page.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 09:40 AM

US Virgin Islands subpoenaed Musk for documents in JPMorgan-Epstein case

At least 6 killed in New Zealand hostel fire

Towering flames and thick smoke seen pouring from roof of Loafers Lodge in central Wellington.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 09:00 AM

At least 6 killed in New Zealand hostel fire

Stocks skittish on mixed European data, debt standoff

Wall Street equities finish modestly higher following choppy session.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 08:20 AM

Stocks skittish on mixed European data, debt standoff

US special counsel slams FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion

300-page report follows 4-year investigation that continued under Attorney-General Merrick Garland, a Democratic appointee.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:40 AM

US special counsel slams FBI probe of Trump-Russia collusion

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 29 in Myanmar

Footage shows fishing boats smashed to splinters and piled up near the shore.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:00 AM

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 29 in Myanmar

German nurse gets life term for killing two patients

The 27-year-old admits to administering unprescribed drugs so he could be ‘left in peace’.        

Monday, 15 May 2023 11:50 PM

German nurse gets life term for killing two patients

Protests against Pakistan’s top judge as ex-PM Khan back in court

Pro-government demonstrators demand the Supreme Court chief justice’s resignation for releasing the former leader.    

Monday, 15 May 2023 11:00 PM

Protests against Pakistan’s top judge as ex-PM Khan back in court

Austrian railway probes ‘Hitler’ train announcements

OeBB says two suspects identified through surveillance footage have been reported to the police. 

Monday, 15 May 2023 10:10 PM

Austrian railway probes ‘Hitler’ train announcements

Kremlin slams Macron comments about Russia’s ‘subservience’ to China

It defends its relations with Beijing, saying the two countries share a special, strategic partnership.         

Monday, 15 May 2023 09:20 PM

Kremlin slams Macron comments about Russia’s ‘subservience’ to China

Spain and Barca captain Olivella dies at 86

The former defender has won La Liga twice and lifted the Copa del Rey four times. 

Monday, 15 May 2023 08:30 PM

Spain and Barca captain Olivella dies at 86


Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan starts Geneva rape trial

He is accused of subjecting alleged victim to brutal sexual acts.  

Monday, 15 May 2023 07:40 PM

Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan starts Geneva rape trial

Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection

Its businesses will go on producing content despite this. 

Monday, 15 May 2023 06:50 PM

Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection

At least 13 killed in Mexico highway crash

Local authorities say the number of victims could increase as first responders work to fully understand the situation at the scene.       

Monday, 15 May 2023 06:00 PM

At least 13 killed in Mexico highway crash

Myanmar port city cut off in Cyclone Mocha aftermath

Storm puts hundreds of communications stations out of action in Rakhine state.

Monday, 15 May 2023 05:10 PM

Myanmar port city cut off in Cyclone Mocha aftermath

Japan boyband agency apologises over sex abuse allegations

Fan groups criticize Johnny & Associates for issuing an online apology instead of holding a press conference.    

Monday, 15 May 2023 04:20 PM

Japan boyband agency apologises over sex abuse allegations

Australia settles lawsuit over military base contamination

Class action seeks A$132.7 million in compensation for about 30,000 people.

Monday, 15 May 2023 03:30 PM

Australia settles lawsuit over military base contamination

Missing Australian man presumed dead after shark attack

This comes after search teams find fragments of wetsuit-like material, white polystyrene.        

Monday, 15 May 2023 02:40 PM

Missing Australian man presumed dead after shark attack

China jails US citizen for life on espionage charges

Jailing likely to further damage relations with Washington, which are already severely strained. 

Monday, 15 May 2023 01:50 PM

China jails US citizen for life on espionage charges

Thais vote overwhelmingly for democracy parties, reject military

Move Forward Party secures the most ballots, followed by Pheu Thai.

Monday, 15 May 2023 01:00 PM

Thais vote overwhelmingly for democracy parties, reject military

Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US debt talks

Uncertainty weighs on Wall Street, with all three main indexes ending in the red.

Monday, 15 May 2023 12:10 PM

Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US debt talks