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Philippine cop jailed for killing teens in rare drug war conviction

Jefrey Perez gets a minimum 20 years behind bars.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 04:40 PM

Philippine cop jailed for killing teens in rare drug war conviction

Key element of Israeli judicial reforms passes first vote

The bill will allow parliament to override Supreme Court decisions striking down legislation.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 04:00 PM

Key element of Israeli judicial reforms passes first vote

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles, Seoul says

This comes just days after Pyongyang launched ‘strategic cruise missiles’ in apparent protest over US-South Korea drills.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 03:20 PM

North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles, Seoul says

Amnesty denounces police misuse of rubber bullets worldwide

Rights group reports alarming increase in eye injuries, ruptured internal organs among demonstrators.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 02:40 PM

Amnesty denounces police misuse of rubber bullets worldwide

IMF sets stage to disburse new round of US$5.3 billion to Argentina

Financial agency reaches agreement with Buenos Aires on aid package.  

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 02:00 PM

IMF sets stage to disburse new round of US$5.3 billion to Argentina



Asian markets sink as SVB contagion fears hit banking secto

Shares in several US financial institutions hammered on fears of bank run.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 01:20 PM

Asian markets sink as SVB contagion fears hit banking secto

Trump tells Iowa campaign stop he’ll revamp ‘insane’ US schooling

Ex-president vows to bring back ‘common sense’ as part of his ‘America First’ campaign platform. 

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 12:40 PM

Trump tells Iowa campaign stop he’ll revamp ‘insane’ US schooling

Judges fasting for Ramadan are more lenient, says study

Researchers surprised to find opposite of 'hungry judge effect'. 

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 12:00 PM

Judges fasting for Ramadan are more lenient, says study

California court upholds Uber drivers being contractors

Ride-share firms won’t need to reclassify workers as employees or give them staff benefits.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 11:20 AM

California court upholds Uber drivers being contractors

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza goes on trial for treason

He faces up to 25 years in jail.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 10:40 AM

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza goes on trial for treason

Bolsonaro to hand over undeclared jewels given by Saudis

Court will have custody of items ‘until a later decision about them’. 

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 10:00 AM

Bolsonaro to hand over undeclared jewels given by Saudis

Truck rams into Canada pedestrians, killing 2

38-year-old man has been arrested.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 09:20 AM

Truck rams into Canada pedestrians, killing 2

Biden reassures Wall Street but Europe slumps on bank worries

Sessions come after US authorities stepped in to protect depositors at Silicon Valley Bank.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 08:40 AM

Biden reassures Wall Street but Europe slumps on bank worries

New York truck attacker escapes death penalty

Uzbek immigrant gets life without possibility of parole.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 08:00 AM

New York truck attacker escapes death penalty

China to restart broad visa approvals halted over pandemic

Updated policy allows for resumption of visa-free travel for cruise ship arrivals in Shanghai.

Tuesday, 14 Mar 2023 07:10 AM

China to restart broad visa approvals halted over pandemic


After Saudi deal, Iran says hopes to restore Bahrain ties

Tehran keen to end seven years of ruptured relations with Manama.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 11:59 PM

After Saudi deal, Iran says hopes to restore Bahrain ties

Credit Suisse shares sink 14% to new record low

Markets worry about European banks following the collapse of US lender SVB.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 11:20 PM

Credit Suisse shares sink 14% to new record low

BBC reaches deal with Gary Lineker after Twitter row

Broadcaster says ex-footballer is valued, looks forward to his coverage presentation this weekend.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 10:40 PM

BBC reaches deal with Gary Lineker after Twitter row

Thousands of hospital doctors walk out in latest UK strike

Even coffee shop workers are paid more, body that represents group claims.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 10:00 PM

Hundreds of migrants attempt to storm US-Mexico border

This comes after rumour that asylum seekers would be allowed to cross into Texas.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 09:20 PM

Hundreds of migrants attempt to storm US-Mexico border

Battles rage in central Bakhmut as Russia grinds forward

Ukraine says Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leading charge in bloody fighting.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 08:40 PM

Battles rage in central Bakhmut as Russia grinds forward

Nobel-winning novelist Kenzaburo Oe dies at 88

In his lifetime, he had used his works to criticise post-war Japan.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 08:00 PM

Nobel-winning novelist Kenzaburo Oe dies at 88

Govts to vet crucial UN climate science report

Countries cannot change scientific findings in document but can choose what to highlight or obscure.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 07:20 PM

Govts to vet crucial UN climate science report

HSBC buys failed US bank SVB’s British arm for £1

No government cash involved, all customer deposits safeguarded, UK finance minister says.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 06:40 PM

HSBC buys failed US bank SVB’s British arm for £1

Biden meets Australian, British leaders in California on subs pact

Allies seek to counter the growing threat from China across the eastern Pacific Rim.

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 06:00 PM

Biden meets Australian, British leaders in California on subs pact