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Ex-UN chief Ban urges Myanmar junta to end violence

Diplomat calls for military to engage with opponents.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 09:20 PM

Ex-UN chief Ban urges Myanmar junta to end violence

Kenya fears more starvation cult victims as search resumes

Police sources say death toll at 73 as of late Monday.         

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 08:40 PM

Kenya fears more starvation cult victims as search resumes

Singapore slams Branson over death penalty criticism

Government says British billionaire showing disrespect for judges, criminal justice system.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 08:00 PM

Singapore slams Branson over death penalty criticism

Nestle sales grow on back of price hikes

It is an increase of 5.6% to 23.5 billion Swiss francs.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 07:20 PM

Nestle sales grow on back of price hikes

Guatemala leader vows to stand by ‘solid’ ally Taiwan

Alejandro Giammattei pledges to continue recognising Taipei amid criticism from China.  

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 06:40 PM

Guatemala leader vows to stand by ‘solid’ ally Taiwan



Rape allegation against Trump heads to civil trial

Case pits ex-US president and former columnist E. Jean Carroll.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 06:00 PM

Rape allegation against Trump heads to civil trial

Asia stocks mostly down after mixed session on Wall Street

Tokyo, Wellington, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur are up.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 05:20 PM

Asia stocks mostly down after mixed session on Wall Street

Venezuela’s Guaido ‘forced’ to leave Colombia

Opposition figure did not go through immigration, source confirms.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 04:40 PM

Venezuela’s Guaido ‘forced’ to leave Colombia

First Republic Bank shares dive on 40% drop in deposits

Activity has stabilised since March, lender says.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 04:00 PM

First Republic Bank shares dive on 40% drop in deposits

US Republican debt ceiling plan would slow growth, Moody’s says

It will also eliminate 780,000 jobs, ratings agency says.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 03:20 PM

US Republican debt ceiling plan would slow growth, Moody’s says

4 Colombian migrants shot dead in Mexico

Four others hurt after suspected attack by criminal group.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 02:40 PM

4 Colombian migrants shot dead in Mexico

North Dakota governor signs law banning almost all abortions

Exception provided if pregnancy poses serious risks to health of mother. 

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 02:00 PM

North Dakota governor signs law banning almost all abortions

Netflix to invest US$2.5 billion in South Korean content

Amount doubles since service began in the country in 2016.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 01:20 PM

Netflix to invest US$2.5 billion in South Korean content

Biden, 80, expected to announce second term bid

US president's approval ratings have not topped 50% for more than 18 months.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 12:40 PM

Biden, 80, expected to announce second term bid

Canadians flock to food banks as grocery prices soar

Many have full-time jobs but can’t make ends meet.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 12:00 PM

Canadians flock to food banks as grocery prices soar


More than 12 alleged gang members stoned, burned alive in Haiti

Grisly killings come as the UN releases report highlighting surge in murders, kidnappings in country.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 11:20 AM

More than 12 alleged gang members stoned, burned alive in Haiti

US trial begins for alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter

Robert Bowers faces the death penalty.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 10:40 AM

US trial begins for alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter

Tremors felt in Malaysia as quake hits southern Sumatra

Quake poses no tsunami threat, says MetMalaysia.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 09:55 AM

Tremors felt in Malaysia as quake hits southern Sumatra

171 Juve fans banned from stadium after Lukaku racist chants

Inter Milan striker subjected to 'hostile and disgusting' abuse, say his representatives.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 09:40 AM

171 Juve fans banned from stadium after Lukaku racist chants

Ohio man charged with firebombing church hosting drag shows

Affidavit says Aimenn Penny has admitted to the attack.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 09:00 AM

Ohio man charged with firebombing church hosting drag shows

Stocks seek direction before tech earnings results

All eyes are on reports from Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft this week.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 08:20 AM

Stocks seek direction before tech earnings results

Singer Grimes says AI can use her voice for songs

Canadian songwriter willing to split 50% royalties.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 07:40 AM

Singer Grimes says AI can use her voice for songs

Tucker Carlson makes shock exit from Fox News

Best-known name on channel's presenting roster has long been rumoured to be interested in entering politics.

Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Tucker Carlson makes shock exit from Fox News

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Tests are being conducted to determine cause of death.

Monday, 24 Apr 2023 11:40 PM

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Majority of Britons back keeping monarchy, says survey

Support for the royals greatest among older people.

Monday, 24 Apr 2023 10:50 PM

Majority of Britons back keeping monarchy, says survey