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Australia to scrap French-built military helicopters

Defence minister says Taipans will be replaced with US-made Black Hawks.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 03:50 PM

Australia to scrap French-built military helicopters

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion

She still faces threat of prison from the cyber libel case.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 03:10 PM

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion

Qantas flight lands at Sydney after mid-air mayday alert

Local media reports aircraft lost power to one engine.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 02:30 PM

Macau jails ‘junket king’ Alvin Chau for 18 years

Judge finds Suncity Group founder guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 01:50 PM

Macau jails ‘junket king’ Alvin Chau for 18 years

Nepali hospitals return bodies from air crash to grieving families

Rescuers expanded search radius to scour for remains of last two victims.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 01:10 PM

Nepali hospitals return bodies from air crash to grieving families



French-German ties under strain as they mark 60-year friendship

Differences between the two nations have bubbled to the surface since Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 12:30 PM

French-German ties under strain as they mark 60-year friendship

Getty Images targets AI firm for ‘copying’ photos

Firm says it has started legal proceedings against Stability AI at the London High Court.      

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 11:50 AM

Getty Images targets AI firm for ‘copying’ photos

Most Asian markets rise on recovery hopes

China's better-than-expected economic peformance continues to provide much-needed support.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 11:10 AM

Most Asian markets rise on recovery hopes

Saudi businessman bids US$2.6 million for Ronaldo-Messi ticket

Auction proceeds to go to national charity campaign Ehsan.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 10:30 AM

Saudi businessman bids US$2.6 million for Ronaldo-Messi ticket

45 dead, 20 missing as Ukraine ends tower block search

6 children among those killed in Russian missile strike.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 09:50 AM

45 dead, 20 missing as Ukraine ends tower block search

Jailed drug kingpin El Chapo sends ‘SOS’ to Mexico president

Drug lord says he is suffering 'psychological torment' in US prison.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 09:10 AM

Jailed drug kingpin El Chapo sends ‘SOS’ to Mexico president

Microsoft to cut staff again, say reports

Washington state-based has already trimmed its ranks of employees twice in 2022.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 08:30 AM

Microsoft to cut staff again, say reports

World’s oldest known person dies aged 118

French nun Lucile Randon has died in her sleep, says spokesman.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 07:50 AM

World’s oldest known person dies aged 118

Global stocks mixed on China data, drop in European gas prices

Asian equities mostly falls as data show the Chinese economy in 2022 grew at its slowest pace in 40 years.

Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023 07:10 AM

Erdogan effigy stunt in Sweden aimed to reveal ‘dictatorial’ Turkey

Brazen act has incensed Ankara and may impede Stockholm’s bid to join Nato. 

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 11:20 PM

Erdogan effigy stunt in Sweden aimed to reveal ‘dictatorial’ Turkey


Slain Kenya LGBT activist buried amid calls for justice 

Rights campaigners condemn killing of 25-year-old model and fashion designer.  

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 10:40 PM

Slain Kenya LGBT activist buried amid calls for justice 

French football president Le Graet under investigation for sexual harassment 

81-year-old faces calls to resign. 

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 10:00 PM

French football president Le Graet under investigation for sexual harassment 

Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine

States pushing Germany for heavy armour previously feared antagonising Kremlin.

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 09:20 PM

Scholz pressed by EU partners over tanks for Ukraine

Japan firm defends Van Gogh ownership after lawsuit 

Famous painting becomes subject of legal battle. 

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 08:40 PM

Japan firm defends Van Gogh ownership after lawsuit 

Vietnam president resigns amid major anti-graft purge

Nguyen Xuan Phuc steps down in unusual move in communist state.

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 08:00 PM

Vietnam president resigns amid major anti-graft purge

Cardinal George Pell to be buried in Sydney next month

Highest-ranking Catholic imprisoned for child sexual abuse to be interred at St Mary’s Cathedral. 

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 07:20 PM

Cardinal George Pell to be buried in Sydney next month

Idris Elba takes on new role as advocate for small farmers 

Actor is now a proponent for food security and efforts to combat climate change. 

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 06:40 PM

Idris Elba takes on new role as advocate for small farmers 

Free tattoos give hope for Dutch breast cancer survivors  

Foundation starts initiative to help women cover up mastectomy scars. 

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 06:00 PM

Free tattoos give hope for Dutch breast cancer survivors  

Chief economists believe global recession likely in 2023

They predict weak growth in Europe, mixed forecasts for China.

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 05:20 PM

Chief economists believe global recession likely in 2023

Former Republican candidate arrested over shootings at US lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Pena charged with paying gunmen to attack homes of 4 Democratic politicians.

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 04:40 PM

Former Republican candidate arrested over shootings at US lawmakers’ homes