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UN calls for release of Hong Kong rights activist Ho

The 71-year-old lawyer is critically ill.  

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:40 PM

UN calls for release of Hong Kong rights activist Ho

Alibaba to split into 6 groups, separate IPOs expected

Restructuring intended to unlock ‘shareholder value, foster market competitiveness’.       

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:00 PM

Alibaba to split into 6 groups, separate IPOs expected

Credit Suisse ex-chairman says owes nothing after debacle

Pressure is growing for the bank’s bosses to be held accountable for its failings.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 10:20 PM

Credit Suisse ex-chairman says owes nothing after debacle

Fencers ask Bach to uphold ban on Russian athletes

Sportsmen say ‘competing under a neutral flag’ is implausible.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:40 PM

Fencers ask Bach to uphold ban on Russian athletes

Guinness maker Diageo names Debra Crew as CEO

She will take the reins in July.  

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:00 PM

Guinness maker Diageo names Debra Crew as CEO



Belgium arrests 8 in ‘terror attack’ probe

Source says suspects are ‘very young radicalised people’ thought to belong to a jihadist movement.         

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 08:20 PM

Belgium arrests 8 in ‘terror attack’ probe

‘Whistleblower’ grandson of S. Korean dictator detained for drug use

New York-based Chun Woo-won is said to suffer from depression.         

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 07:40 PM

‘Whistleblower’ grandson of S. Korean dictator detained for drug use

Russia says oil sales to India soar amid Ukraine conflict

Crude product blocked from European market goes to Moscow-friendly countries.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 07:00 PM

Russia says oil sales to India soar amid Ukraine conflict

Germany rolls out red carpet for Charles III’s first foreign visit

Berlin hails monarch’s attempt to build post-Brexit bridges as an ‘important European gesture’. 

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 06:20 PM

Germany rolls out red carpet for Charles III’s first foreign visit

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul

Matiullah Wesa is beaten, forcefully taken away outside a mosque on Monday evening.         

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 05:40 PM

Founder of Afghan girls’ school project arrested in Kabul

Kim calls for ramping up N.Korea’s ‘weapon-grade nuclear material’

Pyongyang unveils a new tactical warhead. 

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 05:00 PM

Kim calls for ramping up N.Korea’s ‘weapon-grade nuclear material’

Russia fires anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

Drill comes week after PM Fumio Kishida visited Ukraine.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 04:20 PM

Russia fires anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

Xi hails Middle East thaw

Beijing promotes dialogue between Iran, Saudi Arabia to strengthen ‘regional unity, cooperation’. 

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 03:40 PM

Xi hails Middle East thaw

Japanese boxing champion Murata hangs up gloves

Country’s star pugilist announces his retirement. 

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 03:00 PM

Japanese boxing champion Murata hangs up gloves

Former Fugees member standing trial in global 1MDB conspiracy

Pras Michel faces 12 charges linked to illegal contributions to president Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 02:20 PM

Former Fugees member standing trial in global 1MDB conspiracy


Asian shares up as bank crisis fears ease

Economic slowdown in China likely to drag global growth down, say analysts.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 01:40 PM

Asian shares up as bank crisis fears ease

Scottish parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister

He narrowly beats out two SNP rivals by securing 52% of the votes.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 01:00 PM

Scottish parliament poised to confirm Yousaf as first minister

France braces for new strike turmoil as Macron defiant

10th such mobilisation since protests started in mid-January.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 12:20 PM

France braces for new strike turmoil as Macron defiant

Mexico sanctioned for not protecting endangered porpoise

This prevents country from exporting millions of dollars worth of regulated animal and plant products globally. 

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:40 AM

Mexico sanctioned for not protecting endangered porpoise

China-Taiwan battle lines run through Latin America

Taipei races to woo allies after Honduras severed ties with it. 

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 11:00 AM

China-Taiwan battle lines run through Latin America

Strong winds drive early Spain wildfire

Blaze ravages 4,300ha of mostly forest, forces 1,800 people from their homes.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 10:20 AM

Strong winds drive early Spain wildfire

US charges crypto giant Binance with breaking trade rules

It is accused of failing to uphold standards required of a company operating as a derivatives market.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:40 AM

US charges crypto giant Binance with breaking trade rules

Chelsea say Abramovich sanctions a factor in losses

Impact on financial results to be felt ‘in the following years’.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 09:00 AM

Chelsea say Abramovich sanctions a factor in losses

Plaintiff says Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash changed his ‘essence’

Terry Sanderson says collision left him with four broken ribs, psychological damage.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 08:20 AM

Plaintiff says Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash changed his ‘essence’

Nearly 50 missing, 7 dead in Ecuador landslide

Rescuers, civilians look for survivors under debris.

Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023 07:40 AM

Nearly 50 missing, 7 dead in Ecuador landslide