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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
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
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
Rouble hits 12-month low against dollar
Putin admits Western sanctions could have ‘negative’ consequences for Russia.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:00 PM
Honduras shrimp industry worried by diplomatic break with Taiwan
It fears losing its largest export market.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023 06:20 PM
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
US rapper Coolio died from fentanyl overdose
Coroner rules highly potent opioid killed the musician.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023 05:00 PM
Philippines holds bloody crucifixions, whippings on Good Friday
Zealots display religious devotion in Catholic-majority country.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023 04:20 PM
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
Samsung expects Q1 profit to plunge 95%
Memory chip sales hammered by global downturn.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023 11:00 AM
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
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
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
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
Convicted killers of US rapper XXXTentacion given life sentences
Judge says trio ‘will never leave prison alive’.
Friday, 07 Apr 2023 07:40 AM
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
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