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Hanks ‘wins’ Razzies as organisers nominate themselves for blunder

Controversial Marilyn Monroe biopic ‘Blonde’ is the year’s worst movie.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 05:00 PM

Hanks ‘wins’ Razzies as organisers nominate themselves for blunder

Argentina goalie auctions World Cup gloves to benefit cancer hospital

Proceeds will go towards paediatric care.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 04:20 PM

Argentina goalie auctions World Cup gloves to benefit cancer hospital

Japan mourns 2011 disaster as nuclear support grows

People who lost loved ones to the tsunami offer prayers at cemeteries.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 03:40 PM

Japan mourns 2011 disaster as nuclear support grows

Rescuers airlift residents from remote Australia floods

Authorities in Queensland issue final warning to evacuate as water level continues to rise.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 03:00 PM

Rescuers airlift residents from remote Australia floods

Hong Kong hands jail terms to Tiananmen vigil organisers

Authorities silence political dissent.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 02:20 PM

Hong Kong hands jail terms to Tiananmen vigil organisers



World’s first 3D printed rocket set for inaugural flight

The Terran 1 will blast off from its launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida today.  

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 01:40 PM

World’s first 3D printed rocket set for inaugural flight

Russia denounces Georgia protests as coup attempt

Moscow accuses foreign govts of fomenting rebellion to sow tension on its borders.  

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 01:00 PM

Russia denounces Georgia protests as coup attempt

Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier

He is one of President Xi Jinping’s most trusted allies. 

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 12:20 PM

Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier

China in sights as US, Australia, UK leaders meet on subs

France also still smarting over the new alliance it regards as ‘treason’ after Australian sub snub.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 11:40 AM

China in sights as US, Australia, UK leaders meet on subs

Hollywood’s Asian stars welcome ‘long overdue’ breakthrough at Oscars

Michelle Yeoh the front-runner to secure best actress prize.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 11:00 AM

Hollywood’s Asian stars welcome ‘long overdue’ breakthrough at Oscars

US high court asked to overturn judgment banning trans athletes

This could be its first-ever intervention in the hot button issue. 

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 10:20 AM

US high court asked to overturn judgment banning trans athletes

Ecuador to release sterile mosquitoes on Galapagos Islands

South American nation aims to curb dengue, Zika and chikungunya transmission.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 09:40 AM

Ecuador to release sterile mosquitoes on Galapagos Islands

Biden, von der Leyen announce US-EU talks on critical EV battery minerals

Europe insists on removal of ‘Made in America’ stamp, a key condition for export.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 09:00 AM

Biden, von der Leyen announce US-EU talks on critical EV battery minerals

US stocks tumble on Silicon Valley Bank turmoil

Finance house’s collapse dominates investor focus, with the Nasdaq suspending trading.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 08:20 AM

US stocks tumble on Silicon Valley Bank turmoil

Colombian government, ELN agree to start ceasefire talks

Goal is to reach a ceasefire pact based on international humanitarian law.

Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 07:40 AM

Colombian government, ELN agree to start ceasefire talks


Study finds ozone pollution linked to increased heart disease

Substance associated with over 3% of hospitalisations for cardiac conditions.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 11:30 PM

Study finds ozone pollution linked to increased heart disease

Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy

Artwork sparks fierce debate, with questions on art classification.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 10:40 PM

Girl with AI earrings sparks Dutch art controversy

Philippines urged to compensate WWII sex slave survivors

UN committee finds women didn’t receive same benefits as male war veterans.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 09:50 PM

Philippines urged to compensate WWII sex slave survivors

Ukraine detains 2 over destruction of world’s largest plane

Security service nabs ex-aerospace officials for damage to aircraft during airport attacks.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 09:00 PM

Ukraine detains 2 over destruction of world’s largest plane

India, Australia pledge to strengthen defence ties

Modi says cooperation is important pillar in comprehensive strategic partnership between both nations.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 08:10 PM

India, Australia pledge to strengthen defence ties

Georgia parliament votes down controversial bill after protests

Demonstrators pressure govt not to pass ‘Russia-like’ foreign agent law.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 07:20 PM

Georgia parliament votes down controversial bill after protests

Micronesia president accuses China of bribery, ‘political warfare’

Outgoing leader says lawmakers bribed to be silent.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 06:30 PM

Micronesia president accuses China of bribery, ‘political warfare’

US train company boss vows better safety after toxic derailment

Transport safety agency to probe into Norfolk Southern’s organisation, safety culture.        

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 05:40 PM

US train company boss vows better safety after toxic derailment

Japanese Health Ministry admits Covid-19 vaccination can cause death

Experts conclude ‘causal relationship between vaccination and death.'

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 05:00 PM

Japanese Health Ministry admits Covid-19 vaccination can cause death

Fiji ex-prime minister pleads not guilty to abuse of office charge

Frank Bainimarama is granted bail of 10,000 Fijian dollars.

Friday, 10 Mar 2023 04:10 PM

Fiji ex-prime minister pleads not guilty to abuse of office charge