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‘Guardians’ enjoys galactic box office earnings for 2nd week in row

Marvel film trounces the competition in North American theatres over the weekend, earning US$60.5 million.

Monday, 15 May 2023 11:20 AM

‘Guardians’ enjoys galactic box office earnings for 2nd week in row

France promises Ukraine more light tanks, armoured cars

Macron and Zelensky also call for fresh sanctions against Russia.

Monday, 15 May 2023 10:30 AM

France promises Ukraine more light tanks, armoured cars

Worst conditions for Canada wildfires yet to come

Official says Alberta province is continuing to see hot and dry weather.

Monday, 15 May 2023 09:40 AM

Worst conditions for Canada wildfires yet to come

US border crossings down by half since rule change, says security chief

Republican rep Mark Green disputes the administration's accounting.

Monday, 15 May 2023 08:50 AM

US border crossings down by half since rule change, says security chief

Barcelona win La Liga title with Espanyol rout

Catalans wrestle title back from Real Madrid.

Monday, 15 May 2023 08:00 AM

Barcelona win La Liga title with Espanyol rout



Erdogan v Kilicdaroglu – 2 visions of Turkey's future

A close outcome means the two will face each other again in runoff.

Monday, 15 May 2023 07:10 AM

Erdogan v Kilicdaroglu – 2 visions of Turkey's future

Hill tribes, Spider-Man and elephants, Thailand votes

52 million people cast their ballots across sprawling kingdom.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 11:40 PM

Hill tribes, Spider-Man and elephants, Thailand votes

Thai polls close with army-backed PM tipped for defeat

Voting proceeds without incident.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 10:50 PM

Thai polls close with army-backed PM tipped for defeat

‘We all missed democracy,’ Erdogan rival says after voting

Polling suggests Kilicdaroglu stands chance of ending Turkish president’s 2-decade rule.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 10:00 PM

‘We all missed democracy,’ Erdogan rival says after voting

Colombia’s Petro proposes regional ceasefire to ELN guerrillas

President wants end to endless killing.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 09:10 PM

Colombia’s Petro proposes regional ceasefire to ELN guerrillas

Cuba’s LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga

200 march to celebrate legalisation, protest homophobia, transphobia.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 08:20 PM

Cuba’s LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga

Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

Ukraine's president arrives in Berlin on state visit.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 07:30 PM

Zelensky arrives in Germany as Ukraine prepares counter-offensive

13 killed in Pakistan security base hostage-taking

‘Well-equipped’ fighters assault Frontier Corps compound.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 06:40 PM

13 killed in Pakistan security base hostage-taking

Paris court clears far-right rally, overturning ban

Saturday gathering held under heavy police surveillance.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 05:50 PM

Paris court clears far-right rally, overturning ban

Turkey quake city ‘won’t vote for Erdogan again’

Antakya residents decry state’s inadequate response to emergency.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 05:00 PM

Turkey quake city ‘won’t vote for Erdogan again’


Ukrainian Eurovision act’s hometown bombed during final performance

Duo Tvorchi asks Europe to unite against evil for peace.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 04:10 PM

Ukrainian Eurovision act’s hometown bombed during final performance

As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up homegrown apps

Authorities cite security reasons following months of protests.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 03:20 PM

As net tightens, Iranians pushed to take up homegrown apps

Category 5 Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh

The storm is expected to make landfall around noon, packing winds of up to 259kph.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 02:30 PM

Category 5 Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh

Turkey decides Erdogan’s future in knife-edge vote

Toughest election for Turkish president, one polls suggest he might lose.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 01:40 PM

Turkey decides Erdogan’s future in knife-edge vote

Gaza ceasefire takes effect after five days of deadly fighting

5 days of cross-border exchanges kill 34 Palestinians, one Israeli.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 12:50 PM

Gaza ceasefire takes effect after five days of deadly fighting

Panama Canal maintenance work aims to extend its life by a century

Authorities say it invests more than US$400 million a year to upkeep the enormous structures.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 12:00 PM

Panama Canal maintenance work aims to extend its life by a century

33 civilians killed in Burkina Faso attack

Governor of the Boucle du Mouhoun region says gunmen opened fire on farmers working along a river.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 11:10 AM

33 civilians killed in Burkina Faso attack

Britain’s Sunak set to push ‘UK priorities’ at Europe, G7 meets

The prime minister will travel from Reykjavik to Hiroshima to ‘drive global action’ in the coming week.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 10:20 AM

Britain’s Sunak set to push ‘UK priorities’ at Europe, G7 meets

Loreen makes history as Sweden claims 7th Eurovision victory

The 2012 winner is the first woman to win the eccentric competition twice.        

Sunday, 14 May 2023 09:30 AM

Loreen makes history as Sweden claims 7th Eurovision victory

Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing ‘lawlessness’

Yintao Yu claims the platform allows Beijing to covertly collect user’ data and influence their opinions.

Sunday, 14 May 2023 08:40 AM

Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing ‘lawlessness’