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Thai court jails Australian embassy ex-staffer over toilet spycams

Prosecutor says the sentenced was halved after defendant confessed to the crime.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 06:20 PM

Thai court jails Australian embassy ex-staffer over toilet spycams

Chinese military says ‘warned’ US warship to leave S. China Sea

American forces have rubbished the assertion.  

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 05:40 PM

Chinese military says ‘warned’ US warship to leave S. China Sea

Taiwan recalls ambassador to Honduras over FM’s China visit

Relations deteriorate as Taipei snubs an apparent demand for more financial aid.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 05:00 PM

Taiwan recalls ambassador to Honduras over FM’s China visit

TikTok chief faces US Congress as lawmakers mull ban

Chew Shou Zi is expected to endure hours of serious grilling by both Republicans and Democrats.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 04:20 PM

TikTok chief faces US Congress as lawmakers mull ban

New ‘glass-like’ orchid species discovered in Japan

‘Spiranthes hachijoensis’ found hiding in plain sight.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 03:40 PM

New ‘glass-like’ orchid species discovered in Japan



Australian senator accuses police of ‘assault’

Lidia Thorpe’s claim under official review.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 03:00 PM

Australian senator accuses police of ‘assault’

Australia, China hold ‘professional’ defence talks

Canberra officials host team from People’s Liberation Army.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 02:20 PM

Australia, China hold ‘professional’ defence talks

Thai police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff

Assailant reported to be a 29-year-old former national park official.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 01:40 PM

Thai police shoot gunman dead after 15-hour standoff

Australian PM calls on voters to back Aboriginal ‘voice’

Albanese says citizens have a chance to make up for centuries of injustice to the group.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 01:00 PM

Australian PM calls on voters to back Aboriginal ‘voice’

Senegal president tells govt to take measures to stop unrest

Violence has flared in several cities since opposition leader’s defamation trial began.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 12:20 PM

Senegal president tells govt to take measures to stop unrest

US Fed lifts key interest rate, voices banking sector concerns

The quarter-point increase marks the central bank’s ninth straight rate hike.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 11:40 AM

US Fed lifts key interest rate, voices banking sector concerns

Norway vows to keep supporting Brazil’s Amazon fund

Environment minister promises to help find new donors.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 11:00 AM

Norway vows to keep supporting Brazil’s Amazon fund

Tornado hits southern California as wild weather continues

Swirling mass of wind breaks windows, sends residents scurrying to safety in Montebello.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 10:20 AM

Tornado hits southern California as wild weather continues

Brazil central bank holds key interest rate despite govt pressure

No change for fifth consecutive time.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 09:40 AM

Brazil central bank holds key interest rate despite govt pressure

US student on run after shooting 2 school workers

Colorado police name suspect as 17-year-old Austin Lyle.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 09:00 AM

US student on run after shooting 2 school workers


Moderna panned over plan to hike vaccine price to US$130

CEO defends move, says distribution system will change completely when US government lifts state of health emergency.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 08:20 AM

Moderna panned over plan to hike vaccine price to US$130

British PM Sunak publishes tax returns

£1.05 million paid over three financial years to 2022.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 07:40 AM

British PM Sunak publishes tax returns

Battle to buy Man Utd heats up

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe return with second bids.

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Battle to buy Man Utd heats up

Myanmar to take 1,000 Rohingya refugees in pilot programme

Resettlement will likely begin by mid-April. 

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 11:59 PM

Myanmar to take 1,000 Rohingya refugees in pilot programme

UK ex-premier Johnson will vote against N.Irish trade pact

He is firmly against Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit compromise deal. 

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 11:20 PM

UK ex-premier Johnson will vote against N.Irish trade pact

Amnesty urges Uganda leader to reject ‘appalling’ anti-LGBT bill

Human rights watchdog says the legislation would ‘institutionalise discrimination’. 

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 10:40 PM

Amnesty urges Uganda leader to reject ‘appalling’ anti-LGBT bill

UK inflation unexpectedly accelerates to 10.4%

News strengthens argument for another interest rate hike, due to be announced tomorrow.

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 10:00 PM

UK inflation unexpectedly accelerates to 10.4%

China approves first domestic mRNA vaccine for Covid

High efficacy of jab shown in trial when used as a booster shot, company says.

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 09:20 PM

China approves first domestic mRNA vaccine for Covid

Israel strike damages Aleppo airport

Rights group says Tel Aviv targeted government forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 08:40 PM

Israel strike damages Aleppo airport

New Zealand break-up campaign comforts forlorn youth

Govt offers advice, support for heartbroken people across the country.

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 08:00 PM

New Zealand break-up campaign comforts forlorn youth