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Florida executes ‘ninja killer’ over 1989 murders

Louis Gaskin's execution is one of three approved so far this year by the state governor.

Thursday, 13 Apr 2023 09:00 AM

Florida executes ‘ninja killer’ over 1989 murders

World Bank members endorse moves to boost lending by US$50 billion over decade

There is 'historic opportunity' to bring necessary financial resources to developing countries, says French minister.

Thursday, 13 Apr 2023 08:20 AM

World Bank members endorse moves to boost lending by US$50 billion over decade

Malaria vaccine gets green light for use in Ghana

R21/Matrix-M is approved for use in children aged 5-36 months.

Thursday, 13 Apr 2023 07:40 AM

Malaria vaccine gets green light for use in Ghana

Stocks wobble as US inflation cools

European markets close higher, with a roller-coaster day for Paris CAC 40.

Thursday, 13 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Stocks wobble as US inflation cools

Broadcaster NPR quits Twitter after labelling row

US radio channel says platform sowed doubt over its editorial independence.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 11:50 PM

Broadcaster NPR quits Twitter after labelling row



French court tries 9 Afghans for migrant smuggling

Group accused of helping 53 people make dangerous Channel crossing in 2021.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 11:10 PM

French court tries 9 Afghans for migrant smuggling

Sun, wind power make record 12% of world electricity

Climate think tank says coal remains leading source of energy globally.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 10:30 PM

Sun, wind power make record 12% of world electricity

Xi says China must strengthen training for ‘actual combat’

President tells navy that the military must ‘resolutely defend the country’s territorial sovereignty.’

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 09:50 PM

Xi says China must strengthen training for ‘actual combat’

Hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists

Chiang Mai locals worry about their health.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 09:10 PM

Hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists

China sets up no-fly zone north of Taiwan for ‘space activities’

Taipei says unreasonable airspace designation will bring unnecessary flight risks to region.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 08:30 PM

China sets up no-fly zone north of Taiwan for ‘space activities’

Ukraine asks India for aid in first talks since Russian invasion

New Delhi has avoided denouncing war due to its reliance on Moscow’s exports.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 07:50 PM

Ukraine asks India for aid in first talks since Russian invasion

Musk says ‘many mistakes’ made since Twitter takeover

CEO acknowledges that one of the errors is the decision to label BBC’s account ‘government-funded media’.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 07:10 PM

Musk says ‘many mistakes’ made since Twitter takeover

Former teen idol alleges sex abuse by Japan music mogul

Okamoto says Kitagawa molested him ’15 to 20.’

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 06:30 PM

Former teen idol alleges sex abuse by Japan music mogul

Moscow says US leaks may be intended to ‘deceive’ Russia

Kremlin claims Washington waging hybrid war against it.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 05:50 PM

Moscow says US leaks may be intended to ‘deceive’ Russia

Taiwan ruling party picks William Lai as presidential candidate

The 63-year-old vice-president is seen as more outspoken on independence than incumbent Tsai Ing-wen.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 05:10 PM

Taiwan ruling party picks William Lai as presidential candidate


4 soldiers dead in shooting at Indian military base

Punjab police official says incident did not appear to be terror attack.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 04:30 PM

4 soldiers dead in shooting at Indian military base

Myanmar confirms deadly air strike

United Nations and Western powers condemn attack on remote town.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 03:50 PM

Myanmar confirms deadly air strike

South Korea opposition calls for probe into US spying

This comes after a trove of highly sensitive intelligence emerged online.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 03:10 PM

South Korea opposition calls for probe into US spying

Russia conducts test launch of ‘advanced’ ICBM

Training warhead hits mock target at Sary-Shagan training ground.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 02:30 PM

Russia conducts test launch of ‘advanced’ ICBM

Asian markets mixed as traders await key inflation report

Healthy jobs report has reinforced expectations Fed will press ahead with monetary tightening.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 01:50 PM

Asian markets mixed as traders await key inflation report

Twitter working on AI despite Musk call for global pause

Critics say ‘hot mess’ ‘AI hype’ open letter misrepresented academic paper.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 01:10 PM

Twitter working on AI despite Musk call for global pause

Thailand’s China-built high-speed rail on track but delayed

Trains will run from Bangkok to Nong Khai, on the Mekong River border with Laos, when line is complete.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 12:30 PM

Thailand’s China-built high-speed rail on track but delayed

Venezuela rights abuse victims hopeful ICC will bring peace

They yearn for justice.  

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 11:50 AM

Venezuela rights abuse victims hopeful ICC will bring peace

Nasa unveils ‘Mars’ habitat for year-long experiments on Earth

Space agency studies astronaut ‘resource use’ on red planet.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 11:10 AM

Nasa unveils ‘Mars’ habitat for year-long experiments on Earth

Stocks climb as investors await US inflation data

Asian indices finish mostly higher.

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 10:30 AM

Stocks climb as investors await US inflation data