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Top US university president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

Elizabeth Magill voluntarily tenders resignation.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

Top US university president quits after anti-Semitism uproar

Israelis call for hostages’ release

At least 137 people are believed to still be in Hamas captivity.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

Israelis call for hostages’ release

France detains 80 in largest child sex crime swoop

Around a dozen of them are suspected of raping or sexually abusing minors. 

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 08:00 AM

France detains 80 in largest child sex crime swoop

Israel vows to ‘press harder’ in Gaza after US blocks UN ceasefire

Netanyahu says appreciates 'correct stance' taken by ally.

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Israel vows to ‘press harder’ in Gaza after US blocks UN ceasefire

Mahsa Amini’s family blocked from leaving Iran for EU rights prize

Lawyer says authorities have confiscated their passports.         

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 11:59 PM

Mahsa Amini’s family blocked from leaving Iran for EU rights prize



Tanker with Venezuelan oil runs aground in Indonesian waters

Ship carrying 139,000 tonnes has been grounded since at least December 2 off Riau Islands.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Tanker with Venezuelan oil runs aground in Indonesian waters

Philippines arrests suspect over Catholic mass bombing

Jafar Gamo Sultan is among four men believed to be behind last Sunday’s attack.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

Philippines arrests suspect over Catholic mass bombing

Iran warns of ‘explosion’ after US veto on Gaza war

Support for Israel ‘has made it difficult to achieve lasting ceasefire’.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 09:00 PM

Iran warns of ‘explosion’ after US veto on Gaza war

Climate campaigners slam Opec bid to thwart oil phase-out

Activists urge bloc members to ‘get with the programme’ over renewables transition. 

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 08:00 PM

Climate campaigners slam Opec bid to thwart oil phase-out

Texas high court blocks woman from emergency abortion

State law allows procedure when mother’s life at risk but physicians risk serious legal consequences.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 07:00 PM

Texas high court blocks woman from emergency abortion

Seoul says no appeal by Japan after ruling for wartime sex slaves

South Korean Foreign Ministry considers ruling finalised.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 06:00 PM

Seoul says no appeal by Japan after ruling for wartime sex slaves

China deflation accelerates in November

While prices decline, broader economy suffers as companies cut production, labour.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 05:00 PM

China deflation accelerates in November

Washington, allies to ‘stand up’ for stability in Taiwan Strait

US official vows will also work towards freedom of navigation in South China Sea.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 04:00 PM

Washington, allies to ‘stand up’ for stability in Taiwan Strait

Sydney swelters in hottest day in 3 years

Dozens of bush and grass fires burning out of control across New South Wales, firefighters say.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 03:00 PM

Sydney swelters in hottest day in 3 years

Israel strikes Gaza after failed UN ceasefire bid

Vast areas of Palestinian territory have been reduced to rubble.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 02:00 PM

Israel strikes Gaza after failed UN ceasefire bid


WHO members urge Israel to protect humanitarian workers

Draft resolution, signed by 17 nations, to be examined tomorrow by health body’s executive board.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

WHO members urge Israel to protect humanitarian workers

Russia, Belarus athletes can take part in Paris 2024 Olympics

International committee says they must compete as neutrals without flags, emblems, anthems.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 12:00 PM

Russia, Belarus athletes can take part in Paris 2024 Olympics

Guatemala electoral court stands firm on bid to annul election

Judge rules polls results ‘unchangeable’, Bernardo Arevalo to assume office Jan 14.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 11:00 AM

Guatemala electoral court stands firm on bid to annul election

Israel strike kills 3 pro-Hezbollah fighters in Syria

Drone attack a response to bombardment of Golan.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 10:00 AM

Israel strike kills 3 pro-Hezbollah fighters in Syria

US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

Weeks of fighting have left more than 17,000 people dead in the Palestinian territory.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 09:00 AM

US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

Biden faces embarrassment over son Hunter’s tax charges

US president ignores questions from reporters.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 08:00 AM

Biden faces embarrassment over son Hunter’s tax charges

US stocks, dollar gain after strong jobs data

Equities in Tokyo suffer another drop, with the Nikkei 225 falling 1.7%.

Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

US stocks, dollar gain after strong jobs data

Indonesia’s Widodo cites traffickers for Rohingya refugee influx

President vows stern action against perpetrators.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 11:59 PM

Indonesia’s Widodo cites traffickers for Rohingya refugee influx

Putin says will run for re-election in 2024

After controversial constitutional reform in 2020, Russian president could stay in power until 2036.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 11:00 PM

Putin says will run for re-election in 2024

British MPs urge transgender rule change to ‘protect’ women’s football

Call follows incident where player has a season-ending injury.

Friday, 08 Dec 2023 10:00 PM

British MPs urge transgender rule change to ‘protect’ women’s football