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Peru ex-president surrenders in US for extradition

Toledo is accused of corruption and money laundering.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 05:10 PM

Peru ex-president surrenders in US for extradition

Scientists save ancient Arctic ice in race to preserve climate history

8 researchers brave danger to mine glacial cores to chart impact of human activity.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 04:20 PM

Scientists save ancient Arctic ice in race to preserve climate history

Credit Suisse bondholders sue Swiss regulator

This comes after Finma ordered 16 billion Swiss francs in bonds be rendered worthless in takeover by UBS.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 03:30 PM

Credit Suisse bondholders sue Swiss regulator

Australia eases citizenship path for Kiwis

Though close allies, relations between the two nations have been soured by Aussie visa restrictions.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 02:40 PM

Australia eases citizenship path for Kiwis

Coal mine blast in Colombia kills 7 workers

Authorities suspect pockets of gas trapped underground detonated.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 01:50 PM

Coal mine blast in Colombia kills 7 workers



Brazil leader to meet Portugal president on Europe tour

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva embarks on trip amid row with West over Ukraine comments.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 12:10 PM

Brazil leader to meet Portugal president on Europe tour

World’s ‘oldest’ tree able to reveal planet’s secrets

'Great Grandfather' believed to be 5,000 years old.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 11:20 AM

World’s ‘oldest’ tree able to reveal planet’s secrets

Divers find WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died

Prime minister hopes news of Montevideo Maru discovery will bring comfort to loved ones of those who were killed.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 10:30 AM

Divers find WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died

US Supreme Court protects temporary access to abortion pill

President Joe Biden says mifepristone still available while legal fight continues.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 09:40 AM

Paris court gives Canada-based professor life for 1980 synagogue bombing

Hassan Diab in Ottawa, calls verdict 'Kafkaesque' and 'not fair'. 

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 08:50 AM

Paris court gives Canada-based professor life for 1980 synagogue bombing

Prosecutors drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin

Investigations remain 'active and ongoing' into death of cinematographer during 2021 filming of 'Rust'.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 08:00 AM

Prosecutors drop manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin

US, European stocks finish higher after mixed data and earnings

S&P 500 climbs a scant 0.1%, extending choppy period on Wall Street.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 07:10 AM

US, European stocks finish higher after mixed data and earnings

Twitter drops media tags in latest changes

Elon Musk’s tumultuous ownership has seen staffing slashed and advertisers leaving the platform.

Saturday, 22 Apr 2023 12:10 AM

Twitter drops media tags in latest changes

Frustration with Paris as EU plan to buy Ukraine ammo held up

Kyiv lashes out, saying the cost of inaction will be measured in human lives.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 11:40 PM

Frustration with Paris as EU plan to buy Ukraine ammo held up

UK sanctions officials behind arrest of Kremlin critic Kara-Murza

Foreign minister says conviction demonstrates Russia’s contempt for human rights.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 10:50 PM

UK sanctions officials behind arrest of Kremlin critic Kara-Murza


China blasts potential US investment curbs as ‘economic coercion’

Beijing says Washington’s plans are intended to block its path to economic advancement.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 10:00 PM

China blasts potential US investment curbs as ‘economic coercion’

Non-profit to put US$6.1 million T-Rex on public display

Phoebus Foundation says the skeleton will become a permanent feature of its Antwerp centre.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 09:10 PM

Non-profit to put US$6.1 million T-Rex on public display

Indonesia’s main party names Java governor as presidential candidate

Ganjar Pranowo also receives backing of outgoing President Joko Widodo.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 08:20 PM

Indonesia’s main party names Java governor as presidential candidate

Eurozone economy accelerates to 11-month high in April

Gap widens between the services and manufacturing sectors as recession looms.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 07:30 PM

UK deputy PM resigns after most bullying claims upheld

Raab also quits as justice secretary.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 06:40 PM

UK deputy PM resigns after most bullying claims upheld

French court jails 4 for plotting Champs Elysees attack

A fifth walks free as he has already served his term in pre-trial custody.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 05:50 PM

French court jails 4 for plotting Champs Elysees attack

Heavy gunfire in Sudan as ceasefire calls ignored

Explosions continue to rock Khartoum.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 05:00 PM

Heavy gunfire in Sudan as ceasefire calls ignored

Twitter drops ‘state-affiliated’ tags for media accounts

This comes after the platform began the mass removal of its blue ticks.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 04:10 PM

Twitter drops ‘state-affiliated’ tags for media accounts

With victories in Mali, Islamic State expands its hold in Sahel

Jihadists have stepped into vacuum left by French soldiers who departed last year.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 03:20 PM

With victories in Mali, Islamic State expands its hold in Sahel

Asia markets track Wall St losses on rate, recession fears

Investors spooked by earnings reports from US regional banks.

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 02:30 PM

Asia markets track Wall St losses on rate, recession fears