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South Korea to drop most indoor mask restrictions
Decision is based on country’s strong medical response capabilities and downtrend in new infections.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 02:50 PM
T-Mobile says data of 37 million customers hacked
Security breach fixed within 24 hours after identifying source of infiltration.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 02:10 PM
Netflix soars to 230 million subscribers, co-founder steps down
Fresh titles like horror-themed comedy ‘Wednesday’ and royal tell-all documentary ‘Harry & Meghan’ have attracted new viewers.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 01:30 PM
Race on to replace Ardern as New Zealand PM
Hope springs for a Maori candidate, despite no definite confirmation of interest.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 12:50 PM
UK police ‘looking into’ video of Sunak without seatbelt
Prime minister owns up to ‘mistake’ in latest error latest error of judgment.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 12:10 PM
Folk-rock pioneer David Crosby dies at 81
Musicians Brian Wilson and Melissa Etheridge pay tribute to the beloved singer-songwriter.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 11:30 AM
Baldwin and ‘Rust’ armourer to face manslaughter charge over shooting
If convicted, they both face up to 18 months in jail and a US$5,000 fine.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 10:50 AM
California mountain rescuers search for British actor Julian Sands
Heavy precipitation complicates efforts, drones used.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 10:10 AM
Boeing ordered to face MAX victims’ families in US court
Relatives challenging manufacturer’s previous settlement with government, claiming they were not consulted.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 09:30 AM
Western allies pledge fresh weapons for Ukraine
Despite mounting pressure, Germany and the US stop short of sending their latest tanks.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 08:50 AM
US Supreme Court fails to find source of abortion opinion leak
Investigators say inadequate security on court printers allowed unrecorded copies of rulings to be made.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023 08:10 AM
Kazakh president dissolves parliament, calls March election
Tokayev hopes the polls ‘will give new impetus to the modernisation’ of the nation.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 11:50 PM
Sweden plans to send Archer artillery to Ukraine
Stockholm breaks with its doctrine of not delivering weapons to a country at war.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 11:10 PM
Sundance film fest finally returns to mountain
110 movies lined up for 11-day event.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 10:30 PM
Taiwan ex-rear admiral detained in spy probe
Hsia Fu-hsiang, together with former MP Lo Chih-ming, allegedly violated island’s national security law.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 09:50 PM
Tens of millions head home for China holidays as Xi flags Covid worry
Exodus from big cities is widely expected to cause a spike in infections in rural areas.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 09:10 PM
Iran slams EU parliament for urging sanctions on Guards
Country’s foreign minister has labelled the move ‘inappropriate and incorrect’.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 08:30 PM
France gears up for ‘hellish’ day of pension protests
Strikes set to disrupt transport and schooling across the country.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 07:50 PM
Russia opens espionage case against US citizen
American is suspected of collection intelligence information directed against Moscow’s security.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 07:10 PM
Zelensky criticises reported German hesitation on supplying tanks
This comes after reports saying Berlin will only provide them if US offers its Abrams tanks as well.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 06:30 PM
Nadal sidelined for up to 8 weeks with injury
Scans show moderate muscle tear to hip flexor.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 05:50 PM
Top woman Indian wrestler accuses administrator, coaches of abuse
Vinesh Phogat makes allegations at public protest in New Delhi.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 05:10 PM
Ruud beaten as Australian Open loses another top seed
American Jenson Brooksby beats world no. 2 in four sets.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 04:30 PM