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West Virginia trans students allowed to compete in girls’ sports

American Civil Liberties Union welcomes Supreme Court’s decision. 

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 09:00 PM

West Virginia trans students allowed to compete in girls’ sports

French govt says ‘no health risk’ from pesticide in water

Environmental, agriculture ministries say levels detected within safety limits.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 08:20 PM

French govt says ‘no health risk’ from pesticide in water

Court hands man 9 year sentence for imprisoning woman in rural China

5 other defendants found guilty of abduction, trafficking.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:40 PM

Court hands man 9 year sentence for imprisoning woman in rural China

Rouble hits 12-month low against dollar

Putin admits Western sanctions could have ‘negative’ consequences for Russia.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:00 PM

Rouble hits 12-month low against dollar

Honduras shrimp industry worried by diplomatic break with Taiwan

It fears losing its largest export market.  

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 06:20 PM

Honduras shrimp industry worried by diplomatic break with Taiwan



Lebanon dismantles loaded rocket launcher primed to fire at Israel

Country’s army takes apart weapon found abandoned in olive grove. 

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 05:40 PM

Lebanon dismantles loaded rocket launcher primed to fire at Israel

US rapper Coolio died from fentanyl overdose

Coroner rules highly potent opioid killed the musician.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 05:00 PM

US rapper Coolio died from fentanyl overdose

Philippines holds bloody crucifixions, whippings on Good Friday

Zealots display religious devotion in Catholic-majority country.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 04:20 PM

Philippines holds bloody crucifixions, whippings on Good Friday

China sends warships, aircraft around Taiwan for second day

It follows President Tsai Ing-wen’s move to meet US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 03:40 PM

Chiang Mai folk urged to stay home as smog worsens

Smoke from forest fires, farmers burning crop stubble pollute northern Thai city.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 03:00 PM

Chiang Mai folk urged to stay home as smog worsens

South Korea, US, Japan urge repatriation of North Korean workers

Allies say Pyongyang is sending workers overseas to steal funds and technology to finance weapons programmes.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 02:20 PM

South Korea, US, Japan urge repatriation of North Korean workers

‘Pointless’ to pressure Russia over jailed US reporter

Moscow says Evan Gershkovich ‘caught red-handed while trying to obtain secret information’.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 01:40 PM

‘Pointless’ to pressure Russia over jailed US reporter

Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket salvo from Lebanese soil

Both sides cast religious sensitivities aside, with international observers demanding restraint.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 01:00 PM

Israel strikes Lebanon, Gaza after rocket salvo from Lebanese soil

Helicopter parts found as Japan hunts for missing troops

A door, snapped blade and an unpacked yellow life raft among items discovered.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 12:20 PM

Helicopter parts found as Japan hunts for missing troops

2 Tennessee lawmakers expelled for joining gun control protest

They are accused of breaching House decorum, floor rules.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 11:40 AM

2 Tennessee lawmakers expelled for joining gun control protest


Samsung expects Q1 profit to plunge 95%

Memory chip sales hammered by global downturn.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 11:00 AM

Samsung expects Q1 profit to plunge 95%

Quebec ice storm leaves 2 dead, a million without power

Authorities urge caution, advise people from walking in wooded areas.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 10:20 AM

Quebec ice storm leaves 2 dead, a million without power

Markets mixed ahead of key US employment report

Figures could be crucial to determining the Fed’s next interest rate decision.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 09:40 AM

Markets mixed ahead of key US employment report

SpaceX prepares for rehearsal, test flight of Starship rocket

It still needs approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 09:00 AM

SpaceX prepares for rehearsal, test flight of Starship rocket

Protesters start fire at one of Macron’s favourite restaurants

La Rotonde staff forced to put out flames on awning.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 08:20 AM

Protesters start fire at one of Macron’s favourite restaurants

Convicted killers of US rapper XXXTentacion given life sentences

Judge says trio ‘will never leave prison alive’.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:40 AM

Convicted killers of US rapper XXXTentacion given life sentences

White House admits massive intel failure in traumatic Afghan exit

Spokesman defends overall US conduct, says ‘ending a war is not an easy endeavour’.

Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

White House admits massive intel failure in traumatic Afghan exit

Global growth to fall below 3% in 2023, says IMF

Managing director says this is due to continued slowdown in almost all the advanced economies.

Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 11:40 PM

Global growth to fall below 3% in 2023, says IMF

Thousands fleeing Myanmar fighting cross Thai border

Military and armed ethnic rebels clash near Myawaddy.

Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 11:00 PM

Thousands fleeing Myanmar fighting cross Thai border

UK sued over refusal to accept all ‘Windrush’ scandal reforms

Black Equity Organisation seeks judicial review of home secretary’s decision.

Thursday, 06 Apr 2023 10:20 PM

UK sued over refusal to accept all ‘Windrush’ scandal reforms