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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

South Korea to drop most indoor mask restrictions

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

T-Mobile says data of 37 million customers hacked

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

Netflix soars to 230 million subscribers, co-founder steps down

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

Race on to replace Ardern as New Zealand 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

UK police ‘looking into’ video of Sunak without seatbelt



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

Folk-rock pioneer David Crosby dies at 81

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

Baldwin and ‘Rust’ armourer to face manslaughter charge over shooting

California mountain rescuers search for British actor Julian Sands

Heavy precipitation complicates efforts, drones used.  

Friday, 20 Jan 2023 10:10 AM

California mountain rescuers search for British actor Julian Sands

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

Boeing ordered to face MAX victims’ families in US court

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

Western allies pledge fresh weapons for Ukraine

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

US Supreme Court fails to find source of abortion opinion leak

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

Kazakh president dissolves parliament, calls March election

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

Sweden plans to send Archer artillery to Ukraine

Sundance film fest finally returns to mountain

110 movies lined up for 11-day event.

Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 10:30 PM

Sundance film fest finally returns to mountain

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

Taiwan ex-rear admiral detained in spy probe


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

Tens of millions head home for China holidays as Xi flags Covid worry

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

Iran slams EU parliament for urging sanctions on Guards

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

France gears up for ‘hellish’ day of pension protests

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

Zelensky criticises reported German hesitation on supplying tanks

Nadal sidelined for up to 8 weeks with injury

Scans show moderate muscle tear to hip flexor.

Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 05:50 PM

Nadal sidelined for up to 8 weeks with injury

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

Top woman Indian wrestler accuses administrator, coaches of abuse

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

Ruud beaten as Australian Open loses another top seed

At least 15 dead in fire at Armenia military barracks

Defence ministry says cause of fire yet to be established.

Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 03:50 PM

At least 15 dead in fire at Armenia military barracks

S. America football officials took millions in bribes, court told

Argentine businessman says he and two ex-TV executives funnelled kickbacks.

Thursday, 19 Jan 2023 03:10 PM

S. America football officials took millions in bribes, court told