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13 dead as Chile forest fires provoke state of disaster

More than 100 homes, 47,000ha woodlands destroyed since of start of blaze.         

Saturday, 04 Feb 2023 11:20 AM

13 dead as Chile forest fires provoke state of disaster

Iraqis outraged after father kills YouTube star daughter

Social media users call for protests to demand justice to her death.

Saturday, 04 Feb 2023 10:30 AM

Iraqis outraged after father kills YouTube star daughter

Microsoft says Iranians hacked Charlie Hebdo

Hackers, who called themselves 'Holy Souls,' were Iranian cybersecurity firm Emennet Pasargad, says US tech giant.

Saturday, 04 Feb 2023 09:40 AM

Microsoft says Iranians hacked Charlie Hebdo

Jury clears Musk of fraud charges in Tesla tweet trial

Jurors deliberate for barely 2 hours before with a unanimous, not-guilty verdict.

Saturday, 04 Feb 2023 08:50 AM

Jury clears Musk of fraud charges in Tesla tweet trial

US jobs surge, tech concerns whiplash stocks, send dollar higher

Disappointing Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet earnings add to unease.

Saturday, 04 Feb 2023 08:00 AM

US jobs surge, tech concerns whiplash stocks, send dollar higher



US police nab 2 over execution-style killings

Arrests come nearly 3 weeks after the killing of 6 members of an extended family. 

Saturday, 04 Feb 2023 07:10 AM

US police nab 2 over execution-style killings

Ten Hag silent on Greenwood after charges against Man Utd player dropped

Manager says to refer to club statement.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 11:59 PM

Ten Hag silent on Greenwood after charges against Man Utd player dropped

Child abuser Gary Glitter freed from UK jail

He will now be subject to license conditions applicable to all convicted sex offenders.  

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 11:30 PM

Child abuser Gary Glitter freed from UK jail

Georgia’s jailed ex-leader risks death

Mikheil Saakashvili suffers critical weight loss.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 10:50 PM

Georgia’s jailed ex-leader risks death

2024 Olympic torch relay to start in Marseille

The city will also host sailing events for the Games.  

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 10:10 PM

2024 Olympic torch relay to start in Marseille

Disruption across England as train drivers strike

Millions forced to make alternative travel arrangements.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 09:30 PM

Disruption across England as train drivers strike

Sanofi forecasts lower earnings growth in 2023

Company’s net profit rises by 8% to €6.7 billion in 2022.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 08:50 PM

Sanofi forecasts lower earnings growth in 2023

Japan rugby club suspends operations after bar scandal

Media report alleges players stripped, groped waitresses and smashed glasses.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 08:10 PM

Japan rugby club suspends operations after bar scandal

S. Korea’s ex-justice minister gets 2 years’ jail for forgery

Cho Kuk is found guilty of falsifying academic documents of his children.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 07:30 PM

S. Korea’s ex-justice minister gets 2 years’ jail for forgery

Mexico invites foreign investment in clean energy transition

The country is building a solar park that will supply electricity to 1.6 million users. 

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 06:50 PM

Mexico invites foreign investment in clean energy transition


Turkey’s inflation slows for 3rd month ahead of election

Economists say this is due to slide in price of Ankara’s energy imports.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 06:10 PM

Turkey’s inflation slows for 3rd month ahead of election

Taliban detains Afghan educator who spoke out on women’s school ban

It regards his actions as provocative.  

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 05:30 PM

Taliban detains Afghan educator who spoke out on women’s school ban

Myanmar junta imposes tough new measures on resistance strongholds

People accused of treason and spreading false news will be tried by a military court.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 04:50 PM

Myanmar junta imposes tough new measures on resistance strongholds

Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use

Studies show the drugs aid treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress. 

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 04:10 PM

Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use

Hong Kong’s largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock

Defendants face life imprisonment if convicted. 

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 03:30 PM

Hong Kong’s largest national security trial to begin with 47 in dock

China to fully reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau

Covid-19 testing requirements and daily quotas to be dropped effective midnight on February 6.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 02:50 PM

China to fully reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau

Kyrgios admits assaulting girlfriend, avoids conviction

Magistrate dismisses charge against tennis star, calls it a ‘single act of stupidity’.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 02:10 PM

Kyrgios admits assaulting girlfriend, avoids conviction

India’s Adani denies rise due to Modi as shares slump again

Cancelled bond issuance fuels worries about how mogul will service debts.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 01:30 PM

India’s Adani denies rise due to Modi as shares slump again

Nicaraguan president says N. Korea, Iran have right to nukes

Ortega says US holds no authority to turn them back.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 12:50 PM

Nicaraguan president says N. Korea, Iran have right to nukes

Kyrgios appears in Australian court on assault charge

Tennis star will seek acquittal on mental health grounds.

Friday, 03 Feb 2023 12:10 PM

Kyrgios appears in Australian court on assault charge